TENASKA MARKETING VENTURES ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS, RETIREMENT

Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV), the natural gas marketing affiliate of Omaha-based energy company Tenaska, is pleased to announce the promotions of four key executives to further enhance TMV’s customer-centric culture and reputation as a top marketer in the natural gas industry. This new leadership structure will report to Mark Whitt, President of TMV, and is aligned with the retirement of Lori Bruck, Chief Marketing Officer, effective March 31.

Effective April 1, 2023, William (Bill) Geis and Kristen Gould will both become Executive Vice Presidents of Origination, North America, overseeing the company’s strong Origination activities across North America and Chris Forsman and Matthew Millard will both be promoted to Executive Vice President of Trading, overseeing Trading activities for Tenaska’s gas marketing companies.

Lori Bruck joined TMV in 2000 and has held several key leadership roles within TMV over the course of her successful 23-year career with the company. Her vision, leadership and commitment to customer service were instrumental in expanding TMV’s Origination activities and the Origination team, growing the company’s vast network of storage and transportation assets. Bruck has more than 30 years of experience in the natural gas industry.

Bill Geis joined Tenaska in 1994 and has served in a variety of roles and departments over his 29 years with the company. In his previous position within TMV, Geis headed a team of Originators who focused on customers in the Midcontinent, Texas, and Gulf Coast regions of the U.S, including LNG export customers. As Executive Vice President of Origination, North America, Geis will lead the Origination team responsible for the entire U.S. footprint to the East of the Rockies and will oversee TMV’s Customer Solutions & Strategy team.

Kristen Gould joined the company in 2000 and has held various Trading and Origination leadership roles over the course of her more than 20 years at TMV. Gould was instrumental in building TMV’s customer base in Canada and experienced team in Calgary and Vancouver. As Executive Vice President of Origination, North America, Gould will lead the Origination team responsible for all of Canada and the Western U.S. footprint to drive momentum in those regions.

Chris Forsman joined the company in 2001 and has held various leadership roles overseeing Marketing and Trading activities for the Mid-Continent, Gulf Coast and eastern seaboard, including a diverse portfolio of transportation and storage assets. As Executive Vice President of Trading, Forsman will have responsibility over the Trading activities for the upper Midwest, Western U.S., and all Western Canada.

Matt Millard joined the company in 2008 and has held various leadership roles overseeing Marketing and Trading activities for the Midwest, Western U.S. and West Canada, including a diverse portfolio of transportation and storage assets. As Executive Vice President of Trading, Millard will have responsibility over the Trading activities for the Mid-Continent, Texas, Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard areas.

Josh Berry PROMOTION

Josh Berry has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. Berry has 15 years of banking experience and has been with Premier Bank for the last 5 years. He will continue his role of relationship and risk management with Premier Bank as well as serving as Board President of an area nonprofit organization focusing on high quality affordable housing. Berry received his undergraduate degrees in Philosophy & Psychology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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Adam Miller

PROMOTION

Adam Miller has been promoted to Vice President of Operations & Facilities. Miller has been with Premier Bank since 2016, previously serving as Operations Manager. He has 15 years of experience in the banking industry and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Services. Miller enjoys working for Premier Bank because leadership encourages growth and allows him to learn new skills while utilizing his strengths.

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Tami Larkin

PROMOTION

Tami Larkin has been promoted to Vice President of Retail Banking & Corporate Services. Larkin has been with Premier Bank since 2020, previously serving as Vice President/Cash Management Officer. She has 22 years of banking experience including 17 years in retail management and focusing on Cash Management the last 6 years. Larkin holds a degree in Education from Creighton University.

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Kelly Brummer

PROMOTION

Kelly Brummer has been promoted to Controller/Assistant Vice President. Brummer has been with Premier Bank since 2019, previously serving as Assistant Controller. She has 19 years of accounting experience with 15 of those years in the banking industry. Brummer graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Accounting.

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Haley Christensen

PROMOTION

Lisa Nelson has been promoted to Branch Manager at the 43rd & Dodge Street location. Nelson has been with Premier Bank since its inception, previously serving as Assistant Branch Manager. She has 25 years of experience in the banking industry.

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David Pontier

KOENIG|DUNNE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW PARTNER, DAVID PONTIER!

Koenig|Dunne is pleased to announce that David Pontier has been named Partner with the firm. David exclusively practices family law, with a particular focus on military divorce and complex jurisdictional issues that arise in divorce cases. David exemplifies integrity, excellence, and support for his clients.

David received his law degree with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He received his Bachelor of Science degree Magna Cum Laude from the University of Nebraska Omaha. David currently chairs the Nebraska State Bar Association Family Law Legislative Committee.

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COBALT CREDIT UNION HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF IT ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS

Cobalt Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Haley Christensen as the organization’s new vice president of information technology enterprise applications. Christensen comes to Cobalt with over 15 years in the financial services industry, having held various roles within the credit union, and 6 years in the information technology field. Most recently, Christensen served as a financial data analyst at an Omaha based financial institution. As a member of Cobalt’s leadership team, Christensen will direct and lead a team of information technology professionals to provide information management services. The team will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing many of the credit union’s information systems. Christensen holds an associate of science degree in management of information systems from Metropolitan Community College and a bachelor of science degree in computer information systems from Bellevue University.

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