Tell Us Your Story

August 15 2023

Major League Baseball just finished their annual All-Star Game. For 15 years, after the fifth inning of every All-Star Game and Game 4 of the World Series, play stops, the ballpark goes silent, and the Stand Up To Cancer moment takes place. Every spectator, player, official, and stadium worker stands together in silence and holds a placard with someone’s name they honor in their fight against the horrible disease. It is a very emotional and touching time watching at home. I cannot imagine what it would be like to be there in person. Not everyone makes the TV camera but imagine the opportunity to share your honorees story with the person next to you. 

I would like for you to take a moment to think about every account, loan, investment, insurance policy, or other financial product or service you own. Answer these two questions. First, why does this product or service exist? Second, why is it with the current organization, advisor, or agent? Chances are you answered one or both questions by saying, “because of _______”.  The blank being someone’s name. Maybe it’s a family member.  “My parents banked there and so I opened my first account there.”  The person’s name that filled in the blank could be someone who referred you. A realtor, attorney, or other professional suggested you talk to your current banker or advisor. 

This fall, I invite you to stop in at any Bruning Bank location and tell us your story. Even if you have that same banker and we’ve heard the story “a thousand times”.  Perhaps you’re a long-standing Bruning Bank customer whose banker has retired, tell your story to your current banker. As financial professionals, we love hearing your story. It doesn’t matter if it’s not our name in that blank, although we hope it is. Hearing about how an industry colleague helped you buy your first home or start your business is still gratifying. If your relationship is with us, we thank you for trusting us. We appreciate the value of a strong relationship, even if it is not with us, yet. If you are new to Bruning Bank or have relationships at other institutions, we would love the opportunity to collaborate with you and expand our relationship. Can we help you write a new chapter of your story? We take pride in being a one stop shop for banking, insurance, and financial services with customized solutions for your individual needs. As Fred likes to say, “Give us a try.”  We promise to take good care of you and those who you refer to.

-    Dave Richardson, President- Grand Island

“We may never understand His wisdom, but we simply have to trust His will.”

Sonny Manley
President
Hebron

“Be kind because everybody is dealing with something you know nothing about.”

Jim Scott
President
Broken Bow

“Part of attaining success is surrounding yourself with people that share the same drive, determination and direction that you want to achieve.  I feel the people we hire at Bruning Bank represent those assets and they strive to help our customers build, grow and thrive in business as well as personal endeavors.” 

Todd Clabaugh
President
Kearney

"You’ve heard this before, '50% of success in your life comes from just showing up, more precisely showing up on time and being there when you are supposed to be.' That does not apply only to financial success it applies to everything. Your persistence in being there and being present and engaged in your family, your church and your work/career, you don’t have to talk a good game to be successful, you need to do. If you show-up, you're half way there.  And when you show-up, help will be available to get you the rest of the way.  Thanks to all of you that show-up!" 

Jerry Catlett
President & COO
Bruning

“At Bruning Bank, we are about building relationships. If you walk through our doors, we want you to feel like family. Whether it is your first time in, or you are a long-established customer, we want your experience to be positive, insightful, and lasting. The people we employ are vital in this role and do an amazing job carrying out the values and mission established by the bank. I truly feel this is what sets Bruning Bank apart from other institutions.“

Luke Thorell
President
Holdrege