Citizens State Bank & Trust Co. Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Bree McReynolds-Baetz to Lincoln President where she will take on the duty of managing the Lincoln bank location. Bree replaces Galen “Digger” Liggett following his retirement after 50 years of banking.
Bree recently celebrated her 22nd year of employment at the Lincoln location of the Citizens State Bank & Trust Co. She started her career at this location with Farmers National Bank, followed by Midwest Community Bank. Over the years, she has worked in many departments of the bank including teller, bookkeeping, proof operator, human resource director, loan operations, and most recently as a loan officer.
In this new role, Bree will continue her loan officer duties, in addition to this new management role.
Bree had the unique opportunity to work beside her grandmother, Vada McReynolds, in the beginning of her banking career. She also worked with herfather, Steven McReynolds, for 16 years at the bank.
Bree is a Lincoln native, graduating from Lincoln High School. She attended the University of Kansas and Fort Hays State University and is a graduate of the Lending Principles School of Banking.
Bree has actively served the community through the years. She has volunteered for the Finch Theatre, Lincoln Alumni Association, Lincoln Art Center, Angel Tree Program and is currently serving her second term on the USD #298 Board of Education. She was honored as the Community Volunteer of the Month in 2018 and was named the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year in 2022.
“I’ve worked alongside Digger [Liggett] my entire banking career,” McReynolds-Baetz said.
“His loyalty and commitment to the financial industry and specifically to our bank location, is something to honor and celebrate. He’s been a wonderful mentor, co-worker, and friend. I wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement and hope to continue his legacy of customer and community service.”
Citizens State Bank & Trust Co. President/CEO, David Brownback, commented, “I am very pleased to have Bree leading the team in Lincoln. Her dedication to serving our community and customers is something to be admired and she will do a great job.”
