1930s

1970s

2009

As you will notice from the archives of the Greeley Citizen, these were very difficult and uncertain times for our community and our area. After all, the two Banks in town had just been closed by the government regulators, the Stock Market had just crashed, and Greeley County was in the middle of a very severe sustained drought. However, Joseph M. McQuillan, who had recently moved to Greeley in 1927, and several committed community leaders were able to somehow put together the capital resources to charter CNB Community Bank of Greeley formerly known as City National Bank, and opened it on May 1, 1930. These men believed .... they believed, and had a vision, that in spite of the Depression and very difficult times, the residents of Greeley and Greeley County would persevere if given the opportunity to succeed ...

Joseph M. McQuillan and his investors were obviously correct. In 1955, on our "25th Anniversary", the CNB Community Bank had grown to $1,347,000 in Assets thanks to the continued support of our customers. Joseph M. McQuillan remained as President until March 1965 when he passed away. At that time, James M. McQuillan who joined the Bank in 1946 after World War II and having graduated from Creighton University, was elected President. During that time, Mick McQuillan who joined the Bank in 1937, was Cashier until he retired in 1983.

On our "50th Anniversary", CNB Community Bank had grown to $6,758,000 in Assets. James M. McQuillan then became Chairman in 1988, and continued in that capacity until 1994 when he passed away. Mary C. McQuillan was elected Chairman in 1994 and William L. McQuillan became Chairman in 2007.

William L. McQuillan joined the Bank in 1983 as Executive Vice President/Cashier. He became Executive Vice President/CEO in 1986 and was elected President/CEO in 1989, and Chairman in 2007 and currently continues in that capacity. Mike McQuillan joined CNB Community Bank in 1988 as Vice President/Cashier and continues in that capacity at this time.

The balance of our dedicated staff includes Midge Johnson, our Assistant Cashier, who has been with us since 1959; Mickey Smyth, our Teller and bookkeeper, who has been with us since 1978; Janice Carraher, our Executive Assistant and IT Supervisor who has been with us since 1988; Susie Lammers, our Loan Clerk/Teller, who has been with us since 2001; and Rachelle M. Nekoliczak, our Teller and bookkeeper, who has been with us since 2006. Our current Board of Directors are: William L. McQuillan, Michael J. McQuillan, Patricia A. McQuillan, Colleen M. McQuillan and W. Patrick McQuillan.

Currently, our assets have grown to $19,972,000. The CNB Community Bank has continued to grow and prosper for the last 79 years thanks to our dedicated staff and loyal customer base. While our interests and ownership remain local, the services that we offer provide global access for our customers. This business model requires that we continue to enhance the suite of products and services that we offer to our customers, and enhance the technology that we utilize to service and deliver these products. Our commitment also requires us to maintain our national involvement in Rural and Economic issues. We focus on issues that affect the visibility and vitality of Rural America, keeping a strategic eye toward diverting adverse influences which continue to focus on massive industry wide consolidation as a"solution" to keep our country viable. However, this process, in essence, really eliminates viable competition from our landscape over the long term. Bigger is not necessarily better, and we need to remember the past and avoid the historic replication that lead to the economic meltdown of 1929 and 1930.

Finally, I would like to say that the CNB Community Bank remains committed to the principles which Joseph M. McQuillan aspired to back in 1930 ... to serve our community and the people of Greeley County everyday, with an unyielding commitment to the future of our area.

So, as I noted back in 2005,when I said the following and it still applies today... "as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary, we look forward to offering solutions for our customers and friends by providing personalized financial solutions to the challenges and opportunities that they encounter in their daily lives, just as Joseph McQuillan and his staff and Directors did back in 1930". "Yes, history is made today on our 75th year in business, but the future for our community begins tomorrow" ... On behalf of our great staff, I thank you for your business the last 75 years and look forward to serving you for the next 75 years.

In November 2009, we changed our name to CNB Community Bank to better reflect our committment to the Greeley, NE area.

Bill McQuillan
Chairman/President/CEO