American National Bank Names Jason L. Hansen President

The American National Bank (www.american.bank) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason L. Hansen to president of American National Bank effective June 10. Jason brings over 19 years of banking and leadership experience to this position. His career at American National Bank began in 2000 as a teller and quickly progressed to other responsibilities prior to being named to significant commercial and client-centered management roles, most recently, serving as director of commercial banking. In his new role, Jason will be responsible for leading all direct client services within the Nebraska/Iowa market, with a focus on perpetually enhancing the client experience.

Jason has been extremely effective at building strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and teams. His expertise in relationship development, financial structuring, and the creation of operational efficiencies has kept the bank at the forefront of the industry.

“Jason is a proven leader with a tremendous track record of client advocacy and growing deep and lasting customer relationships. His personality, strong character, energy and commitment to excellence will continue our successful trajectory of strategic growth. We look forward to him assuming this important role and his invaluable contributions leading us into the future.” said John Kotouc, executive co-chairman.

American National Bank is the second largest locally-owned bank based on deposits in the Omaha/Council Bluffs market area. With $3.8 billion in assets and greater than 570 employees, it operates 30 full-service offices in Nebraska and Iowa, and seven locations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, operating under Western Bank, a division of American National Bank. American National Bank also has loan production offices in Kansas and Texas. For more information, visit www.american.bank.