This year marks the 115th anniversary of City Bank & Trust Co. (citybankandtrust.com), originally founded as The City National Bank on April 18, 1910, at the corner of Maine and Twelfth Streets in Crete, Nebraska.
An article in The Crete News on opening day noted, “The institution’s officers are among our best known.” Furthermore, the article conveyed that the employees maintained high standards in their business and professional skills, as well as being characterized as “dependable and capable.”
The original employees and officers included:
- Directors: S. D. Park and G. E. Leavlit
- President: H. S. Fuller
- Vice President: R. D. Brown
- The Cashier: C. W, Weekbach
- Assistant Cashier: F. A. Novak
City Bank has remained family-owned and operated for more than a century, growing steadily alongside the customers and communities it serves. Founded by business owners for business owners, the bank understands the complexities of running a business, including managing cash flow, seizing opportunities and driving long-term growth.
Today’s owners and officers have collectively closed billions of dollars in loans to grow and operate their own businesses. Their firsthand experience as entrepreneurs allows them to move quickly, think strategically and serve as true financial partners to their clients.
City Bank & Trust Co. is a full-service bank dedicated to providing personalized banking services to individuals and businesses across Lincoln, Crete and Southeast Nebraska. With a strong commitment to relationship-based banking, City Bank continues to be a trusted financial partner for generations.
For additional information, call (402) 420-2002 or visit citybankandtrust.com to learn more.