C. John Guenzel

A graduate of the University of Nebraska and the Southwestern Graduate Trust School, John is an individual committed to providing quality investment and trust services. With over twenty years of trust experience spanning personal and charitable trust administration, personal trust marketing, employee benefit marketing, and estate planning you’ll find he is uniquely qualified to assist you or your clients. His experience was gained at FirsTier Bank, Lincoln and its predecessor, First National Lincoln. John has two adult children and he is dedicated to the community; having served on many community boards he continues to support the community by actively serving on the boards of several state-wide organizations.

Scott A. Wendt, CFA

Scott strives to craft an investment component for each client that fits their unique needs and circumstances. As an integral part of the team, Scott’s efforts enhance the rapport between the team serving the client and the trust relationship. Prior to arriving at First Nebraska Trust, Scott was the Head of the Equity Selection Team at the First National Bank of Omaha Trust Investment Group, which managed over $1.5 billion in stocks. Scott was responsible for contributing to the equity process and co-managing the equity portfolios for the First of Omaha Mutual Funds, the Bank’s Common Trust Funds, Institutional Portfolios, Personal Trusts and High Net Worth Individuals. Previously, Scott was employed by two Fortune 500 companies, Union Pacific and Enron Corp. At Union Pacific Railroad, Scott was a Sr. Financial Analyst in their finance division where his duties included analyzing competitor financial reports and building a competitive database for use in tactical analyses. Prior to Union Pacific, Scott was the Manager of Financial Planning for the Northern Natural Gas Company, a Division of Enron, Corp. where he was responsible for coordination and preparation of the company’s operational and strategic plans. Scott graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1981. He received his MBA with a finance emphasis from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1984 and was awarded his Chartered Financial Analysts certificate in 1989. Scott is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Nebraska. He is past president of the CFA Society of Nebraska.

Richard T. Emery, JD

First Nebraska Trust Company is united with one of Lincoln’s most knowledgeable and experienced Trust and Estate Administrators. Dick has over 35 years of estate and trust experience at First National Bank Lincoln and its successors. Prior to his career at the Bank, Dick was employed with the Internal Revenue Service as an Estate and Gift Tax Examiner for three years. Dick holds a B.S.C. undergraduate degree in business, a J. D. degree from the University of Iowa and is a member of the Nebraska and Iowa State Bar Association. He has been a resident of Lincoln for over 32 years and is involved in several community organizations.

Renee Zikmund

First Nebraska Trust Company has been an exciting career move for Renee. Renee provides outstanding personal trust service, and holds added expertise and knowledge in the area of IRA’s and Pension Plans. She has been involved with three banks during her 20 years in the industry-- Gateway Bank & Trust, Texas Commerce Bank and most recently FirsTier Bank. Working with the Senior Executive Vice President of FirsTier Financial, Inc., she performed the asset liability and management analysis and reporting of the Bank’s Investment Portfolios. This consisted of approximately three billion dollars in total assets. Her high quality work ethic and strong organizational skills are a real plus for First Nebraska Trust. Her love for the city of Lincoln drives her to be an active member of this community.

Robin Smith

Robin’s ten years of experience in higher education administration and fund raising/public relations for a statewide non-profit organization serves her well in building long-term relationships with clients. Continually seeking to improve and extend the service and level of expertise provided to personal trust clients, she completed the Personal Trust Program through Cannon Financial Institute earning her Certified Trust Financial Advisor designation. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Peru State College and an MA in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She enjoys playing competitive volleyball while staying actively involved with community organizations and keeping up with her family.

Jaime Hemmerling, CPA

After spending nearly 10 years in the financial services industry specializing in trust and estate taxation and planning, Jaime joins First Nebraska Trust Company to continue providing high level of customized service to clients. Her background in taxation provides Jaime with a unique insight to estate planning and trust administration. As a native of Lincoln and a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University, she is passionate about the community and serves it through leadership roles in various charitable and civic organizations. She is married with three children. In addition to spending quality time with her family, Jaime enjoys reading, walking and traveling.

M. Douglas Deitchler

Doug joins First Nebraska Trust after spending over 30 years as a practicing estate planning attorney in Lincoln. Doug’s specialization in estate planning, probate and business planning enhances the services and expertise of First Nebraska Trust. He makes family and personal concerns a priority in his comprehensive approach. While practicing law, he was recognized annually in “The Best Lawyers in America®”, is a Fellow member of American College of Trust & Estate Council (ACTEC), taught courses on Wills and Trusts as an adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska College of Law and has spoken extensively at seminars on estate planning and probate issues. He obtained his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law as well as earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from UNL. He enjoys all the wonders of his grandchildren, children and spouse while also finding time for community involvement, cooking, baking and handyman projects.

CJ Guenzel

CJ returned to his home state of Nebraska after working in the financial services and tax industries for over ten years in the Southeast. He served as a Vice President and Trust Officer with one of the nations largest trust companies, U.S Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management in Atlanta, GA. Prior to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, his experience in New Orleans included working for Kaplan's CFP® programs, the New Orleans KPMG tax department, and Mass Mutual Financial Group. CJ completed his undergraduate education in Finance and Accounting at Loyola University New Orleans and maintains the Certified Financial Planner(R) designation. CJ brings a passion for developing personal relationships and serving the community. CJ and his wife, Cindy, enjoy spending time with family and friends and being actively involved in creating a more harmonious community.

Jack Holmes

Jack's past experience provides a solid foundation for building on the strengths of the investment portion of our business. He was most recently employed with Gavilon, (an agriculture, fertilizer and energy trading organization) in their risk management division. Previously Jack spent four years with the Omaha-based broker-dealer TD Ameritrade in the retirement account services and corporate audit divisions. He earned his Bachelors of Business Administration from Colorado State University in 2005 with a major in Finance. He has also received a Masters Degree through Creighton University with a specialization in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management. Jack is currently a Level III CFA candidate.

Krystal Rung

A lifetime Nebraskan, Krystal is also committed to First Nebraska Trust Company and providing quality services for clients. After completing her formal education, she gained six years of banking experience working in Corporate Services for FirsTier (now U.S. Bank). Her next career move led her to a five-year stint serving as Customer Service Manager for a national retailer. Krystal continues to assist First Nebraska Trust Company in delivering the best services. Her keen eye for detail and outgoing personality makes her an excellent contributor that everyone enjoys. Krystal’s current hobby is easy—her children and husband.

Susan Hoppe

Susan decided that after sending her two sons off to college she would join First Nebraska Trust Company to help in building a perpetual company. As tax coordinator, she oversees the completion, payment and timely filing of all tax estimates and returns. In doing so, she works closely with a number of tax advisors and accountants throughout the community. Years of community involvement prior to joining First Nebraska Trust, have made this position a natural fit for Susan. When not coordinating taxes, Susan enjoys bridge, tennis, biking, walking, reading, hiking, and traveling.

Cindy Wagner Lauterbach

Having significant experience throughout eastern Nebraska in the health care industry, Cindy excels in patient care and developing personal relationships along with adapting to the technical changes in the industry. Her empathy and well-rounded office skills make her very well suited to assisting in the administration of financial and investment services. She enjoys all sports (as a spectator) and as a grandmother of eight, her life is filled with her two sons and their families' activities, along with her volunteer efforts in the community and youth sports activities.

Trish Corkle

Trish has over 20 years in office administration with a focus on real estate. For the past twenty years she has assisted in farm and ranch real estate and, most recently, in commercial real estate management, acquisition, brokerage and development. Her background also includes small business ownership and entrepreneurship. Customer service is, therefore, front and center in her approach to any business matter. Trish has two sons and two granddaughters. When not busy working, Trish enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling.

Brandi L. Novosad

Brandi joins First Nebraska Trust Company after returning from Colorado back to her roots in Nebraska. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. She has 5 years experience in the mortgage banking industry, with 4 of those years in a supervisory role. She enjoys being closer to family again and is excited about joining the great group at First Nebraska Trust Company. She is married with 2 wonderful little boys. When she finds spare time she enjoys, reading, walking, and church activities.

Valerie Rouch

After graduating from Lincoln School of Commerce, Val spent 25 years with a direct marketing agency, serving in many different capacities, but during the last several years as the executive assistant to the president of the company. A desire to seek new challenges led her to the College Savings Department at Union Bank & Trust Company and now to FNTC. Val brings her strong organizational skills and high attention to detail along with her willingness to help out wherever needed. She will be a viable asset to FNTC and its clients. When not working, Val enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, as well as gardening, reading and cooking.