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As a Kansas native, Dustin grew up knowing the importance of farms and ranches to our community. After earning his BS in Agri-Business from Kansas State University, he went straight to work at our branch here in Abilene.

He’s proud of what he and his staff do to help our customers and our community. He believes they are successful year after year because they listen, not just during banking hours, but also when the conversations take place during the evening or on the weekend. This is probably the reason Dustin’s favorite season is harvest season. He loves seeing farmers realize the rewards of their long days.

Dustin and his wife, Michelle, have six children.  They enjoy country living in rural Dickinson County. 

Max Knopp was raised on a Dickinson County Kansas farm. He is a 1978 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in ag economics. He is also a graduate of the Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Max has been in the banking industry since 1978 and has been with Pinnacle Bank for more than thirty years. He has served on numerous civic organization boards, including United Way and HOPE Center, where he is currently serving as treasurer. Max is a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

Austin Britt grew up on a farm 10 miles north of Abilene. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2002 with a degree in agribusiness, and his first job out of college took him to Fresno, California, working as a crop insurance claims adjuster. Two years later, he moved back to Abilene and started working for Pinnacle Bank as a loan officer. Outside of the office, Austin spends time with his family and operates a small cow/calf operation. He is president of Kids In Crisis, a local nonprofit organization that focuses on helping cover medical expenses and school supplies for children. Austin is also a graduate of the Dickinson County Leadership program and a member of the Emmanuelaires Gospel Quartet.

Deborah Beck has lived in Merrick County since 1960 and grew up helping her family operate a cafe and gasoline station located on Highway 30. She has been in banking since 1973, working solely for the branch in Central City. Deborah attended Kearney State College and has also taken BAI bookkeeping, auditing and lending classes. Deborah has worked as a teller, bank equipment operator, operations manager, auditor, compliance officer and lending officer. She has been on the Sertoma Board of Directors and Merrick County Fitness Center Board, and is presently active with the Salvation Army, TeamMates, Catholic Parish Council and MAPS (Merrick Addiction Prevention Strategy) Coalition.

Doug was raised on a farm in Southeast Nebraska. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has been involved in agricultural and commercial lending since 1984. Doug attended the Graduate Schools of Banking in Boulder, Colorado, the Graduate School of Commercial Lending, and Louisiana State University’s Executive Banking School.

As a Nebraska native, Scott grew up knowing what Pinnacle Bank and the Dinsdale Family mean to the farms and businesses of our rural communities. That’s why after earning his BS in Agri-Business for the University of Nebraska, he went straight to work at our branch in Lexington.

Although new to Hastings, he feels right at home thanks to the welcoming community and the Flatwater Music Festival at the Prairie Loft. To say Scott has a thing for live music would be an understatement.

He’s also excited to work along side the businesses of Hastings, especially the farms. He looks forward to all the neighborhood news, including text messages about his customers’ corn yields.

Scott came to Hastings with his wife Megan and their three children. 

Kelly Hammerlun was raised on a farm in north central Nebraska. He joined Pinnacle Bank in 2001, and has been the branch president in Imperial since 2007. Kelly graduated from Chadron State College in 2000 with degrees in business management and environmental biology.

Mary Deyle was born and raised in a small farming community in northwest Kansas. She joined Pinnacle Bank in 2007 and has been in lending since 1996, with experience primarily in agriculture and consumer lending. Mary now serves as the Market President of Benkelman. She is committed to offering the best professional service to assist her customers with all their banking needs.

Eric has been the Market President for Lake Lotawana since 2007. He has been in the banking industry since 1998 and specializes in commercial lending, as well as residential construction and development. Eric is a life long resident of Lee's Summit, where he lives with his wife, Michelle, and 2 daughters, Madison and Brookelyn.

Christopher McMeekin is a native of Alliance NE. He has been in the banking industry since 2005 and started with Pinnacle Bank in 2006. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska, completed the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado and is a graduate of Sarpy Chamber’s “Leadership Sarpy” program. In the community, Christopher is involved with several groups and organizations including the Gretna Chamber of Commerce, the Gretna Area Development Corporation, Monarch Villa retirement home, Bellewood Courts retirement home and the Metropolitan Omaha Property Owners Association.

David was born and raised in Ralston, Nebraska, and has been a resident of Papillion since 1992. He is a 1985 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and started his career in consumer lending and branch management. David has nearly 20 years of experience in the corporate environment, including product development, program management, compliance, operations and mergers/acquisitions serving the banking industry. At Pinnacle Bank, he manages all aspects of commercial lending, including SBA financing. David is an active volunteer in his local community as a board member of the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation, member of the Alegent Midlands Hospital Charitable Council, Nebraska League of Municipalities, University of Nebraska’s President’s Advisory Council and state judge for Nebraska DECA. He also serves the City of Papillion as a former Planning Commissioner, former City Councilman and current Mayor. David is a charter member of Grace Community Church and active in the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce. He also enjoys being a grandfather.

Doug Ganz was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Arizona State University and graduated with a degree in Economics in 1982. Doug has been with Pinnacle Bank since 1998 at the Pine Lake location in south Lincoln specializing in consumer and mortgage lending. He is currently a board member with the Community Health Endowment, The Food Bank of Lincoln Foundation and the Sheldon Art Association.

Luke was raised in Bellevue, Nebraska and has worked in lending since 1985. He moved to Lincoln in 1980 and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1984. Luke is also a graduate of the Nebraska Bankers Association Leadership Program and the National Commercial Lending School and Commercial Real Estate Finance School. He started with Pinnacle Bank in 2010.

Kirk was born and raised on a farm southwest of Seward, Nebraska. He has been with Pinnacle Bank since 2005, starting as a teller and working up to a commercial lender. Kirk is active in the community as a member of Lincoln Young Professionals Group and a board member of GoLincolnGo! Kirk enjoys golf, the outdoors, and staying active. He believes in personal service and always putting the customer first.

Trish was raised on a farm in northeast Nebraska and has worked at Pinnacle Bank in Neligh for her entire banking career. She joined Pinnacle Bank in 1982 as a teller, then became head teller, supervisor, assistant cashier, cashier and assistant vice president, all in the operations of the bank. In 2005, she moved to loans and was named vice president. Trish has served as treasurer of the First Congregational UCC Church since 2000 and has been treasurer of the Neligh Oakdale Education Foundation since 2009. She has previously served as a board member of the Neligh Chamber of Commerce for nine years. She has also been a Sunday School teacher; soccer, t-ball and youth volleyball coach; 4-H leader; and Relay for Life committee member.

Born and raised in Nebraska, Eric has a strong background in agriculture with over 15 years of farming experience. Eric joined Pinnacle Bank in 2007 and has become active in the Ogallala community. He serves on several area boards including Keith County Area Development and the local Ag Committee. Eric appreciates Pinnacle Bank’s community banking philosophy and enjoys working with our customers to meet their financial needs.

Myrna was born and raised in Ogallala, Nebraska. She has been in banking since 1974 and has worked for Pinnacle Bank since 1997, when they purchased First National Bank in Ogallala. She is Vice Chair of Keith County Housing Development and has been on the board since 2000. She is currently the Treasurer of the Keith County Agricultural Society, a position she has held since 2000.

Steve Zey was born and raised in Abilene, Kansas. His entire banking career has been with Pinnacle Bank. After starting with the bank in Abilene, Kansas in 1983, he received advancement transfers to Aurora, Nebraska, Papillion, Nebraska, and is currently serving the Omaha Metro market. He is a 1982 graduate of Kansas State University, maintains a CFP certification from the College of Financial Planning and completed the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado. Steve is currently on the Alegent Midlands Community Hospital Foundation Board and the Papillion-LaVista School Foundation Board. He is also active in the Omaha Chamber BOSS Program, FPA of Nebraska, Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Columbkille Church.

Chris has been active in the banking industry since 1999 and handles all aspects of commercial lending, including: commercial real estate financing; development and construction financing; and operating and term business financing. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Chris is actively involved in the community, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Open Door Mission as well as holding many positions within his church.