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Dedication and Service. Since 1985, Carla has been a steady and familiar face at the Lawrence branch—starting with Lawrence State Bank and continuing through its transitions until it eventually became part of Farmers & Merchants Bank. As Vice President, Assistant Administrative Officer, Carla has more than four decades of experience, bringing in-depth knowledge of the […]

Helping You Reach New Heights. Besides being a licensed private pilot, Scott Vogler is passionate about helping bank customers reach their highest goals in both their business and personal lives. He recently joined us at Farmers & Merchants in Kearney but has over 20 years of experience working at a community bank, as well as […]

All-Around Leadership. With 41 years of experience in Ag lending and bank management, Kelvin understands both the business and production side of agriculture. His knowledgeable background makes him a key resource for colleagues and customers, both of whom Kelvin sees as a second family. Everyone is unique, which means Kelvin values listening to people’s needs […]

Service First. Britton’s approach to banking doesn’t start with loans or other banking products, but with customer service. To him, the products offered are a result of getting to know your customers, listening to their needs, then providing solutions to meet those needs. Customer service is what drew Britton to Farmers & Merchants Bank. He […]

The People Make Us Who We Are. It’s Shyanne Scholl’s job to hire the talented experts on the Bank’s team. She’s the first person who gets to meet the candidates. Then, she officially brings the new employees on board and helps them get acquainted at the Bank. “It’s fun!” says Shyanne. She feels the same […]

A Growing Season. Scott has dedicated his career and his life to cultivating the success of the farmers around him. With a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy and a Master’s of Science in Agricultural Economics, you can tell it’s his calling. His love of the germination process for both seeds and ideas started at a […]

This month’s Heart of a Hero is Kathy Schreiner. Kathy’s lived in Weeping Water for over 25 years and raised all four of her children here. Her husband, Rex, was raised in Weeping Water. The Heart of a Hero program is a chance to spotlight and give recognition to those “under the radar” heroes. Anyone […]

  It’s the perfect time to plan for the future with stimulus checks and tax refunds hitting your bank account. Check out this month’s Smart Talk newsletter for helpful tips.  

Trash Panda Refuse knows that sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. As the local trash, recycling and yard waste removal service in Milford, Seward, Goehner, Garland and Staplehurst, Trash Panda Refuse provides reliable services to keep their communities clean. Ever heard of a trash panda? Chances are you’ve seen one. Trash panda is […]

This month’s Heart of a Hero nominee values family, community, and helping others any chance she gets. Megan McMeen, an RN at Superior Family Medical Center and Superior Public Schools, dedicates all of her time to helping and caring for others. Megan was born and raised in Superior, left to attend nursing school, and returned […]