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Cornhusker Bank understands we are in the people business. We know your experience starts with the first contact you have with one of our teammates. We are focused on talent development at Cornhusker Bank and we pride ourselves on being life-long learners. We invest in our associates to grow their talents, both personally and professionally. We’ve been honored to have been named one of the best places to work in Lincoln by survey of our associates. We believe in the power a team can have in elevating individuals and for us “TEAM” means Together Everyone Achieves More!
Our management team has over 135 years in collective banking experience, with various other business acumens in their past experience. The senior management team includes the following:
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John F. Dittman, Executive Chairman
John has a 25 year history with Cornhusker Bank and was named President/CEO in 1997. He assumed the position of Chairman of the board in 2008. The Dittman family’s Cornhusker Bank legacy dates back to 1948 when George A. Frampton, John’s grandfather purchased controlling interest in the bank, formerly named Farmers State Bank. John is actively involved in the day to day management of Cornhusker Bank. He earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska and an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg graduate School of management at Northwestern University. He worked for Norwest Corporation in Omaha and Northern Trust Corporation in Chicago prior to joining Cornhusker Bank. John serves or has served on numerous community organization boards, including Bryan Medical Center, Nebraska Bankers Association, Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, Junior Achievement, and Lincoln Community Foundation.
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Barry J. Lockard, President/CEO
Barry joined Cornhusker Bank in November of 2006. Prior to that time his business background included time at Black and Decker, where he helped launch the DeWalt power tool line, Cincinnati Bell as the worldwide account manager for Microsoft and a banking career at a large regional bank in Omaha. In late 2003 he started his own consulting company that provided assistance to banks and insurance companies focused on enhancing business development and operational efficiencies. In 2006, after serving in a consulting role at Cornhusker Bank, he was asked to join the bank full time. Barry serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the Board of Directors of the bank and its holding company. Barry’s passion is focused on growing both people and businesses. He believes in investing in talent development and developing leaders. Mr. Lockard has volunteered as a youth sports coach for many years and has served on several boards in Lincoln, including Lincoln Teammates, Chair of the American Heart Association Heart Walk, Lincoln Christian School Board and Foundation Board, Leadership Resources Advisory Board, Campus Life/YFC, YMCA youth coach, and others. He also served as a member of the Nebraska Army National Guard, served on the Nebraska Bankers Association Board of Directors and is a former board member of the American Bankers Association Community Bankers council. He is also a former faculty member at the Colorado Graduate School of Banking. Mr. Lockard is also the Nebraska member representative elected to serve on the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022.
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Kevin Deaver, Executive Vice President
Kevin possesses more than 35 years of bank management experience and has been with Cornhusker Bank since 2000. He has completed numerous bank training courses and schools including the Nebraska/Kansas Schools of Banking and the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado. He holds security and insurance licenses. Kevin is a Certified Financial Planner and provides financial planning and wealth management services for clients. He is a member of the Nebraska Financial Planning Association and is involved in the Nebraska Bankers Association. He is a member of the business team at Lincoln Berean Church.
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David Shiffermiller, Executive Vice President/Lending
David (Dave) joined Cornhusker Bank in March of 2008, but has been in the banking industry since 1984. He is a graduate of Ainsworth High School, University of Nebraska, and Pacific Coast Graduate School of Banking. He has completed numerous training courses and schools sponsored by Nebraska Banker’s Association as well as NBA/KBA Schools of Banking. Dave has previously held Nebraska Real Estate sales, broker’s and appraiser licenses. Dave has served on various committees for both NBA and NBA/KBA Schools of Banking and has served on numerous community non-profit boards including Leadership Lincoln, Nebraska Brass, Nebraska Jazz, and M.A.D. Dads. Dave is a member of Downtown Lincoln Rotary Club 14 and volunteers for Teammates, Gathering Place and Fallbrook YMCA. Dave also volunteers as presenter for the local SCORE chapter Small Business Workshop seminars. Dave and his wife, Joy, are active members and volunteers of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
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Crystal Wichita, Chief Operating Officer
Crystal has over 20 years of experience in the banking and technology industry and has been with Cornhusker Bank since 2009. Her responsibilities include overseeing the bank’s Technology Operations, Deposit Operations, Engagement Center and Facility Operations. She is a graduate of Doane College and the Graduate School of Banking’s Bank Technology Management School. Crystal is a Leadership Lincoln alumnus and has been an active member of the Emerging Leaders group as part of her work for United Way. She also serves on the Nebraska State Records Board. She participates in many community volunteer opportunities through her church and Lincoln Public Schools.
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Perry Haralson, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Compliance
Perry supervises the team responsible for reconciling, reporting, accounting, profitability, and the financial/statistical modeling for the bank. He also oversees the Bank Secrecy Act team, regulatory liaison, and overall regulatory compliance team of the bank. He has been with Cornhusker Bank since 2003 and served as a branch manager and commercial/construction loan officer prior to moving into the financial and compliance operations leadership role. He is a graduate of the School of Banking at Colorado, the Financial Managers School at the University of Wisconsin, holds an MBA specialized in Financial Management, and a Business Administration degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Perry teaches multiple banking courses for the Schools of Banking in Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota and North Dakota. He is also on the faculty of the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado.
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Sherla Post, Executive Vice President/Human Resources - Talent Development
Sherla began her journey in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Coaching and leadership in 1978. Her tenure with Cornhusker Bank dates to 2006. Her broad responsibility is to develop and manage Human Resource policies, procedures and programs. She handles direction of all talent-based efforts including selection, learning, development efforts, culture and employee engagement. Sherla is SPHR, SHRM-SCP certified in Human Resources management, and has graduated from the Graduate School of Banking -Human Resource Management School. She is an NBA Education Committee member and a Chair of the Greater Lincoln Workforce Development Board, the Society of Human Resource Management, Lincoln Human Resources Management Association and Tabitha, Inc Intergen Steering Committee member and member of the Nebraska Workforce Development Board, Southeast Community College Workforce Development team, and Board member Friendship Home serving on the HR Committee. Sherla recently served as a board of director for Tabitha Inc as well.
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Carissa Bullock, Vice President/Marketing
Carissa has served the bank as Vice President of marketing since February of 2007. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from UNL in 2001. Prior to joining Cornhusker Bank she held marketing positions at two national organizations/companies. She is a member of the American Marketing Association and American Bankers Association Marketing Network. Carissa is on the board of Chariots 4 Hope and the Standing Bear Booster Board. She is a past member of the Inspire Awards Advisory Committee, Leadership Lincoln Executive alumnus, Leadership Resources Development Program graduate and is an active member and volunteer in her church. Carissa is a driving force in raising shoes and funding through the bank’s One Day Without Shoes event for the benefit of People’s City Mission and Stephen Center.
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Audrie Bates, Vice President/Retail Experience
Audrie has been working in the banking/financial services industry since 1988, joining the Cornhusker Bank team in 2015, now serving as the bank’s VP/Retail Experience. Her overall years of service and extensive knowledge in the banking industry allows her to build and nurture new and existing relationships across all divisions of the bank, as well as grow the next generation of talent in our associates. Audrie’s service as President of the Lincoln Boys Choir Board of Directors, active involvement at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church - Endowment Committee and Vitality Task Force, Lincoln Credit Association, and a member of the Ceresco American Legion Post #244 Women’s Auxiliary are just a few of the ways she displays her commitment to our community.
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David Nuismer, Chief Lending Officer
David has been in the banking industry since 2001, joining Cornhusker Bank in 2010. As Chief Lending Officer, David oversees Commercial Lending, Mortgage and Consumer Lending, Credit Administration, and Loan Documentation. David is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has served in various volunteer capacities for organizations including the United Way, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster County American Red Cross, Junior Achievement, and People’s City Mission.
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Allen Chaffee, Chief Banking Officer
Allen has been in the banking and financial services industry since 1999. In 2018, he joined Cornhusker Bank and led the bank’s expansion into the Greater Omaha community. As Chief Banking Officer, Allen’s responsibilities include leading the bank’s business deposit solutions group, retail banking experience, Omaha & Lincoln advisory boards, and business development programs. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas, Graduate School of Banking in Colorado, and Leadership Omaha Class 40. Allen stays active in the Omaha, Lincoln, and banking association communities. He is involved in the Nebraska Bankers Association (Government Relations Committee), YMCA of Greater Omaha (Board Member), Graduate School of Banking in Colorado (Alumni Ambassador), NBA/KBA Schools of Banking (Instructor), and the Knights of Columbus. In his free time, Allen enjoys golfing, hunting, and traveling with his wife, Sinead, to visit their two college aged children.
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Mike Barrett, VP Mortgage Lender/Sales Manager
Mike began his mortgage banking career in 2001 and has since established himself as a leader in the industry. As Vice President and Manager of Mortgage Lending at Cornhusker Bank, he oversees the department. Under Mike’s leadership, the bank’s strategic plan to retain servicing on secondary market mortgage loans has been a game-changer, growing the serviced loan portfolio. This initiative ensures clients benefit from local servicing in Lincoln, exemplifying Cornhusker Bank’s commitment to community banking and its vision to be the top choice for financial services in Lincoln. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He is deeply committed to community involvement, serving on the Nebraska Board of Directors for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and the Lincoln East Booster Board. He is also an alumnus of Leadership Lincoln Class XX.
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