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Board of Directors & Executive Officers
(Totaling 223 years of experience as Directors with the Kosman Banking Family)
As Directors of Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc..we continue our promise -- to you our friends, neighbors and customers--
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(Totaling 223 years of experience as Directors with the Kosman Banking Family)
As Directors of Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc..we continue our promise -- to you our friends, neighbors and customers--
That...
financial strength, customer service, convenience and quality financial products will be a top priority at Platte Valley Bank; and
financial strength, customer service, convenience and quality financial products will be a top priority at Platte Valley Bank; and
That...
through our banking business and city involvements, we pledge our time and efforts towards making each and every community in Wyo-Braska a better place to work and prosper...and to raise our families
through our banking business and city involvements, we pledge our time and efforts towards making each and every community in Wyo-Braska a better place to work and prosper...and to raise our families
H. Hod Kosman
Director, Chairman, CEO & President of the Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc., and Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE.; Director & Chairman of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Director & Chairman of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY.
The Kosman Banking Family goes back to the early 1900's, when Hod Kosman's Grandfather and Uncle started Scottsbluff National Bank in 1909. Kosman began his banking experience in 1974, starting at Scottsbluff National Bank-Scottsbluff, NE., and became President of the Nebraska state-wide FirsTier Bank-Scottsbluff (previously Scottsbluff National Bank) in 1989 through 1995. In 1996 Kosman and his family announced the opening of a new financial organization to serve Wyo-Braska. Since that time he has served as Director, Chairman, President and CEO of the Platte Valley Companies financial and insurance organization in NE and WY. He has been recognized as a community leader, has held and continues to serve on numerous civic and community boards. He has been a resident of the Western Nebraska communities since 1949. Kosman is a graduate of the University of Nebraska in 1971 and did graduate work at Arizona State University. He also attended the Colorado Graduate School of Banking in 1978. On April 24, 1999 he received the Alumni Achievement Award from the Nebraska Alumni Association.
Director, Chairman, CEO & President of the Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc., and Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE.; Director & Chairman of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Director & Chairman of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY.
The Kosman Banking Family goes back to the early 1900's, when Hod Kosman's Grandfather and Uncle started Scottsbluff National Bank in 1909. Kosman began his banking experience in 1974, starting at Scottsbluff National Bank-Scottsbluff, NE., and became President of the Nebraska state-wide FirsTier Bank-Scottsbluff (previously Scottsbluff National Bank) in 1989 through 1995. In 1996 Kosman and his family announced the opening of a new financial organization to serve Wyo-Braska. Since that time he has served as Director, Chairman, President and CEO of the Platte Valley Companies financial and insurance organization in NE and WY. He has been recognized as a community leader, has held and continues to serve on numerous civic and community boards. He has been a resident of the Western Nebraska communities since 1949. Kosman is a graduate of the University of Nebraska in 1971 and did graduate work at Arizona State University. He also attended the Colorado Graduate School of Banking in 1978. On April 24, 1999 he received the Alumni Achievement Award from the Nebraska Alumni Association.
Donald F. Roth
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Office and Board Secretary of Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc., Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE; Corporate President & Director / Vice Chairman of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Corporate President & Director / Vice Chairman of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY.
Don Roth started his banking experience in 1971. He has worked in all areas of banking, to include: operations, lending and management. He is currently responsible for the management of all eight Platte Valley Bank locations in Nebraska and Wyoming. Roth has been very active in local community activities in the Scottsbluff-Gering area since 1971, having served on several civic and public boards, and continues to be very active in the community. His education includes a B.A. Degree in Business Administration from Chadron State College, and is a graduate of the Colorado School of Banking. Roth also served as an officer in the Army Corps of Engineers, to include a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam.
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Office and Board Secretary of Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc., Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE; Corporate President & Director / Vice Chairman of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Corporate President & Director / Vice Chairman of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY.
Don Roth started his banking experience in 1971. He has worked in all areas of banking, to include: operations, lending and management. He is currently responsible for the management of all eight Platte Valley Bank locations in Nebraska and Wyoming. Roth has been very active in local community activities in the Scottsbluff-Gering area since 1971, having served on several civic and public boards, and continues to be very active in the community. His education includes a B.A. Degree in Business Administration from Chadron State College, and is a graduate of the Colorado School of Banking. Roth also served as an officer in the Army Corps of Engineers, to include a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam.
Don Young
Senior Vice President / Board Secretary, Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY.
Don Young began his working experience as an independent businessman and corporate accountant after graduation from college with a business and finance degree. Since October of 1976 Don has been involved with several areas of lending. His greatest concentration of experience has been in extending all phases of agricultural operating credit, as well as agricultural mortgage lending. In addition to a Bachelor of Science Degree, Mr. Young has obtained more advanced informal education in intermediate accounting, auditing and has received accreditation for completing course work, which is offered by Robert Morris Associates.
Senior Vice President / Board Secretary, Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY.
Don Young began his working experience as an independent businessman and corporate accountant after graduation from college with a business and finance degree. Since October of 1976 Don has been involved with several areas of lending. His greatest concentration of experience has been in extending all phases of agricultural operating credit, as well as agricultural mortgage lending. In addition to a Bachelor of Science Degree, Mr. Young has obtained more advanced informal education in intermediate accounting, auditing and has received accreditation for completing course work, which is offered by Robert Morris Associates.
Joseph P. Guth
Corporate President of all Platte Valley Banks-WY; Community President/COO/Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Board Member / Secretary of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY.
Joe Guth grew upon a farm in Torrington, WY. He graduated from the University of Wyoming and graduated from the Graduate School of Banking in 1995. He currently serves on the Goshen County Development Corporation and Eastern Wyoming College Foundation. He is an active member of the Torrington community, which includes membership in the Torrington Rotary Club. His banking experience includes commercial lending, ag lending and executive administration.
Corporate President of all Platte Valley Banks-WY; Community President/COO/Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Board Member / Secretary of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY.
Joe Guth grew upon a farm in Torrington, WY. He graduated from the University of Wyoming and graduated from the Graduate School of Banking in 1995. He currently serves on the Goshen County Development Corporation and Eastern Wyoming College Foundation. He is an active member of the Torrington community, which includes membership in the Torrington Rotary Club. His banking experience includes commercial lending, ag lending and executive administration.
Earl F. Warren, Jr.
Senior Vice President / Board Member of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Senior Vice President / Board Member of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY.
Earl Warren has 25 years of banking experience. Affordable housing issues are of major importance to him while working primarily in residential and commercial real estate. He is an expert in secondary markets and government lending. After graduating from the University of Wyoming with two degrees (one in international studies in 1972 and one in accounting in 1983), Warren moved his family to Torrington in 1992 and has been involved in numerous community activities. He is also a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Senior Vice President / Board Member of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Senior Vice President / Board Member of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY.
Earl Warren has 25 years of banking experience. Affordable housing issues are of major importance to him while working primarily in residential and commercial real estate. He is an expert in secondary markets and government lending. After graduating from the University of Wyoming with two degrees (one in international studies in 1972 and one in accounting in 1983), Warren moved his family to Torrington in 1992 and has been involved in numerous community activities. He is also a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Jeff Marsh
Director, Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY.
Jeff Marsh was raised in Lingle, WY. He received both his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Wyoming, and is also a graduate of Eastern Wyoming College. Jeff is an agent with the New York Life Insurance Company. Since joining the New York Life in 1987, Jeff has established himself as one of the top agents for the company in Wyoming and Western Nebraska. He ranks among the top five percent of the New York Life field force of nearly 10,000 agents. Prior to his association with New York Life, he was an elementary school counselor, track coach, and owner of a residential construction company. Jeff is a life and qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Community involvements include: Past President-Torrington Rotary Club; Past President-Eastern Wyoming College Foundation; Past President - Community Healthcare Foundation; Member-Wyoming State Board of Education; Past Chairman and Member - Wyoming School Facilities Commission; Board of Directors - Delta Dental of Wyoming; Past member, Board of Trustees - Community Hospital, Torrington; Distinguished Alumni - Eastern Wyoming College, 2003.
Director, Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY.
Jeff Marsh was raised in Lingle, WY. He received both his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Wyoming, and is also a graduate of Eastern Wyoming College. Jeff is an agent with the New York Life Insurance Company. Since joining the New York Life in 1987, Jeff has established himself as one of the top agents for the company in Wyoming and Western Nebraska. He ranks among the top five percent of the New York Life field force of nearly 10,000 agents. Prior to his association with New York Life, he was an elementary school counselor, track coach, and owner of a residential construction company. Jeff is a life and qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Community involvements include: Past President-Torrington Rotary Club; Past President-Eastern Wyoming College Foundation; Past President - Community Healthcare Foundation; Member-Wyoming State Board of Education; Past Chairman and Member - Wyoming School Facilities Commission; Board of Directors - Delta Dental of Wyoming; Past member, Board of Trustees - Community Hospital, Torrington; Distinguished Alumni - Eastern Wyoming College, 2003.
Hal Brethour
Director, Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY
Hal Brethour attended grade school in Mitchell, Nebraska and entered the Navy in 1951 where he served four years. After that he attended Nebraska Western College, San Jose State in California, and later graduated from Kearney, Nebraska, with a Bachelors Degree in 1958 in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. He was a teacher and coach at Trenton, Nebraska, from 1956 to 1962. He received a Masters Degree from Northern Colorado State in 1961. He began a real estate career in 1964 and a construction career in 1967.
Awards include the Chamber of Commerce "Big Chief" Award in 2005, Realtor of the Year several times, Business Person of the Year, Jaycee's Man of the Year, and recognition for land donated for the community hospital. He served on the Wyoming Real Estate Commission for six years at the request of the Governor and is currently a member of the United Methodist Church, Rotary, VFW, and the American Legion.
Director, Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY
Hal Brethour attended grade school in Mitchell, Nebraska and entered the Navy in 1951 where he served four years. After that he attended Nebraska Western College, San Jose State in California, and later graduated from Kearney, Nebraska, with a Bachelors Degree in 1958 in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. He was a teacher and coach at Trenton, Nebraska, from 1956 to 1962. He received a Masters Degree from Northern Colorado State in 1961. He began a real estate career in 1964 and a construction career in 1967.
Awards include the Chamber of Commerce "Big Chief" Award in 2005, Realtor of the Year several times, Business Person of the Year, Jaycee's Man of the Year, and recognition for land donated for the community hospital. He served on the Wyoming Real Estate Commission for six years at the request of the Governor and is currently a member of the United Methodist Church, Rotary, VFW, and the American Legion.
Keith Geis
Community President/COO of Platte Valley Bank-Wheatland, WY; Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY
Keith Geis grew up on a dairy farm near Wheatland, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1975, and currently serves on the Platte County Development Corporation Board, Director for the Wyoming Bankers Association, serving also on the American Bankers Association, Agricultural and Rural Banking Committee. He is an active member of the Wheatland community which includes membership in the Wheatland Lions Club and chairs the Platte County Memorial Hospital and Nursing homes Foundation Board. Keith has been actively engaged in the lending arena since 1974.
Community President/COO of Platte Valley Bank-Wheatland, WY; Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY
Keith Geis grew up on a dairy farm near Wheatland, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1975, and currently serves on the Platte County Development Corporation Board, Director for the Wyoming Bankers Association, serving also on the American Bankers Association, Agricultural and Rural Banking Committee. He is an active member of the Wheatland community which includes membership in the Wheatland Lions Club and chairs the Platte County Memorial Hospital and Nursing homes Foundation Board. Keith has been actively engaged in the lending arena since 1974.
Jim Mathis
Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY
Jim Mathis joined the Platte Valley Bank-WY Board of Directors in June 2009. He has been the owner and operator of the Gittaway Ranch in Wheatland since 2003, and is responsible for the operation of a 350 cow/calf operation. Previously, he was CEO of International Education Corporate ( IEC ) for approximately two years and currently serves on their Board. Mathis also served as Vice President of three aviation schools located in Colorado, Texas and California for six months. The previous 23 years were spent with the Wyoming Technical Institute ( WTI ) in Laramie, WY in various capacities, and the most recent as President / CEO for four years. Community involvements include: Ex-officio member for WTI Foundation; Advisory Committee for Career College Association; was University of Wyoming Credit Union Board Member from 1987-1993.
Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY
Jim Mathis joined the Platte Valley Bank-WY Board of Directors in June 2009. He has been the owner and operator of the Gittaway Ranch in Wheatland since 2003, and is responsible for the operation of a 350 cow/calf operation. Previously, he was CEO of International Education Corporate ( IEC ) for approximately two years and currently serves on their Board. Mathis also served as Vice President of three aviation schools located in Colorado, Texas and California for six months. The previous 23 years were spent with the Wyoming Technical Institute ( WTI ) in Laramie, WY in various capacities, and the most recent as President / CEO for four years. Community involvements include: Ex-officio member for WTI Foundation; Advisory Committee for Career College Association; was University of Wyoming Credit Union Board Member from 1987-1993.
James E. Kozal
Executive Vice President / Finance / CFO / Treasurer, Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc.; Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY and Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE;; Director of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY;
Jim Kozal has been involved in banking for 28 years, with experience in all areas of operation to include item processing, deposit accounting, wire transfer, cash management collections, accounting and budgeting. He has also had extensive customer contract experience selling bank services and creating value added customer relationships. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for the holding company and its subsidiaries as well as Director / Vice President / Cashier for the Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY and Vice President / Cashier for the Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE. He has been a member of the Scottsbluff/Gering communities for 29 years. Koza'ls education includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska and he graduated from the Colorado Graduate School of Banking; and he is a Certified Public Accountant.
Executive Vice President / Finance / CFO / Treasurer, Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc.; Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY and Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE;; Director of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY;
Jim Kozal has been involved in banking for 28 years, with experience in all areas of operation to include item processing, deposit accounting, wire transfer, cash management collections, accounting and budgeting. He has also had extensive customer contract experience selling bank services and creating value added customer relationships. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for the holding company and its subsidiaries as well as Director / Vice President / Cashier for the Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY and Vice President / Cashier for the Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE. He has been a member of the Scottsbluff/Gering communities for 29 years. Koza'ls education includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska and he graduated from the Colorado Graduate School of Banking; and he is a Certified Public Accountant.
Jim Cauble
Director, Platte Valley Bank, Torrington, WY; President, Platte Valley Ag Credit Co., Scottsbluff, NE; Senior Vice President, Platte Valley Bank, Scottsbluff, NE; Senior Credit Officer, Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc.
Jim Cauble began his banking experience with commercial banking and has ten years with Farm Credit. He is a graduate from the Colorado Graduate School of Banking in 1990. During his time living in the Valley with his family, Jim has served on the Scottsbluff-Gering United Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and is a member and past Chairman of the Chamber's Agri-Business Committee. Cauble is also the President of the Scotts Bluff / Morrill County Extension Boards, past member and past President of Scottsbluff-Gering Lions Club, member and past board member of Emmanuel Congregational Church, and member of the Scotts Bluff County 4-H Sale Committee.
Director, Platte Valley Bank, Torrington, WY; President, Platte Valley Ag Credit Co., Scottsbluff, NE; Senior Vice President, Platte Valley Bank, Scottsbluff, NE; Senior Credit Officer, Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc.
Jim Cauble began his banking experience with commercial banking and has ten years with Farm Credit. He is a graduate from the Colorado Graduate School of Banking in 1990. During his time living in the Valley with his family, Jim has served on the Scottsbluff-Gering United Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and is a member and past Chairman of the Chamber's Agri-Business Committee. Cauble is also the President of the Scotts Bluff / Morrill County Extension Boards, past member and past President of Scottsbluff-Gering Lions Club, member and past board member of Emmanuel Congregational Church, and member of the Scotts Bluff County 4-H Sale Committee.
Tom Flaherty
Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY.
Tom Flaherty has been a resident of the Scottsbluff-Gering communities since 1950 and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. He has a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Chadron State College, Chadron, NE, and graduated from the Colorado School of Banking in Boulder, CO. He is a board member of the Oregon Trail Community Foundation, a board member of Western Nebraska Community College Foundation, and St. Frances Church Foundation. He has been a board member and Chairman of Panhandle Coop Association, a board member of the Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center, a board member of the Scotts Bluff County Planning and Zoning Commission, Scottsbluff Jaycees and a board member of the Northfield Retirement Communities. He stated his career in 1971 with the Kosman Banking Family, and retired from the P V Mortgage Company in 2000 after 29 years of banking.
Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY.
Tom Flaherty has been a resident of the Scottsbluff-Gering communities since 1950 and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. He has a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Chadron State College, Chadron, NE, and graduated from the Colorado School of Banking in Boulder, CO. He is a board member of the Oregon Trail Community Foundation, a board member of Western Nebraska Community College Foundation, and St. Frances Church Foundation. He has been a board member and Chairman of Panhandle Coop Association, a board member of the Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center, a board member of the Scotts Bluff County Planning and Zoning Commission, Scottsbluff Jaycees and a board member of the Northfield Retirement Communities. He stated his career in 1971 with the Kosman Banking Family, and retired from the P V Mortgage Company in 2000 after 29 years of banking.
Carl F. Rupp
Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY.
Carl Rupp was born in Scottsbluff, NE, but has spent his entire lifetime in Wyoming. He currently operates the family farms located southeast of Torrington. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1970 with a degree in business administration and began his banking career in 1985 as a director of Tri-County Federal Savings and Loan in Torrington. He wa part of Tri-County's conversion from a mutual to a public company. In 2001 Tri-County Bank was sold to Platte Valley Companies, and Carl continued in an advisory position for two years after the sale. He was elected to the Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY Board in 2003. Carl is active in the community, currently serving on the Eastern Wyoming College Board of Trustees. He served many years on the Community Hospital Advisory Board and is a past president. Carl is active in the First Congregational Church, where he has served as moderator. The Rupp family started banking with the Kosman family in the 1920's.
Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY.
Carl Rupp was born in Scottsbluff, NE, but has spent his entire lifetime in Wyoming. He currently operates the family farms located southeast of Torrington. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1970 with a degree in business administration and began his banking career in 1985 as a director of Tri-County Federal Savings and Loan in Torrington. He wa part of Tri-County's conversion from a mutual to a public company. In 2001 Tri-County Bank was sold to Platte Valley Companies, and Carl continued in an advisory position for two years after the sale. He was elected to the Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY Board in 2003. Carl is active in the community, currently serving on the Eastern Wyoming College Board of Trustees. He served many years on the Community Hospital Advisory Board and is a past president. Carl is active in the First Congregational Church, where he has served as moderator. The Rupp family started banking with the Kosman family in the 1920's.
Donald L. Smith
Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Director of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY; Director, Vice Chairman of the Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc.,; and Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE
Donald Smith has been involved in banking with the Kosman Banking Family for 48 years, with experience in all aspects of the industry, including lending, operations, investments and trust services. He has been a member of the Scottsbluff/Gering communities for 65 years, and has held memberships in several civic and philanthropic organizations. His education includes an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Nebraska Western College, and is a graduate of the Colorado School of Banking.
Director of Platte Valley Bank-Torrington, WY; Director of Tri-County Bank-Cheyenne, WY; Director, Vice Chairman of the Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc.,; and Platte Valley Bank-Scottsbluff, NE
Donald Smith has been involved in banking with the Kosman Banking Family for 48 years, with experience in all aspects of the industry, including lending, operations, investments and trust services. He has been a member of the Scottsbluff/Gering communities for 65 years, and has held memberships in several civic and philanthropic organizations. His education includes an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Nebraska Western College, and is a graduate of the Colorado School of Banking.
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