Community Highlights: A Look Back at EVB’s February
February was filled with opportunities to serve, connect, and celebrate across our communities. From volunteering and mentoring students to supporting meaningful causes, our team proudly continued living out our mission of making a difference.
February 3: EVB team members volunteered at the Norfolk Veterans Home, spending time with residents, playing bingo, and sharing conversation and laughter. Moments like these remind us that community is built through connection.
February 6: EVB proudly participated in National Wear Red Day in support of American Heart Month and Go Red for Women, helping raise awareness for women’s cardiovascular health.
February 6: Our team competed in the Norfolk Souper Bowl, benefiting the The Salvation Army Food Pantry. Across 24 teams, more than 6,000 non-perishable food items were collected to help support local families in need.
February 11: David Kroupa, Chief Credit Officer, participated in a Meet the Bankers panel at Northeast Community College, hosted in partnership with the Nebraska Bankers Association. The discussion highlighted the wide range of career opportunities within banking and gave students the opportunity to network and ask questions.
February 12: Amanda Prince, Vice President of Human Resources, and Erin Zierke, Vice President of Retail Operations and Training, participated in Norfolk Senior High’s Mock Interview Day. More than 250 sophomores practiced their interview skills and received feedback from local business leaders, helping build confidence and real-world experience.
February 13: Megan Anderson, Vice President, Lending, spoke to the Wayne Careers class, sharing insight into careers in banking and her professional journey. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with students and support career exploration.
February 19: EVB team members served a meal at the Norfolk Rescue Mission, providing homemade desserts and volunteering their time to serve neighbors in need.
February 19: Staff volunteered during the 25th Anniversary St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Radiothon, assisting with donor support efforts, including writing thank-you notes and supporting event organizers throughout their shifts.
Team Updates: February also brought exciting internal milestones as three team members expanded their roles. Brandon Mainquist was named Senior Vice President, Lending at the Wayne Branch; Devon Beckman was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Lending at the Omaha Avenue branch in Norfolk; and Ria Raitt advanced to Vice President, Marketing. These promotions reflect their dedication, experience, and the leadership they will continue to provide to our customers, their coworkers, and our communities.
Throughout February, we were proud to invest our time and talents into the communities we serve. Thank you to the organizations, schools, and partners who continue to provide opportunities for us to connect and contribute.