The West Gate Bank® (www.westgatebank.com) Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Wayne Kreikemeier as SVP, Residential Mortgage Manager.

Kreikemeier brings 13 years of mortgage lending experience to West Gate Bank®. Wayne Kreikemeier is a graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and started his career in consumer finance. In 2002, he transitioned into mortgage banking and has remained dedicated to mortgage lending since.  In his new position as SVP, Residential Mortgage Manager, Kreikemeier will manage the mortgage department of West Gate Bank® and recruit and coach our loan officers in addition to originating mortgage loans.

“I’m excited to join a local community bank and team of professionals dedicated to providing a quality loan product for customers, but also retaining and servicing that loan for years to come,” Kreikemeier commented.  “The West Gate Bank® approach to mortgage lending focuses directly on the customer and their needs, with an emphasis on superior customer service—the two most critical things we can do as a lender.”

Wayne Kreikemeier is a member of the Realtor’s Association of Lincoln, the Home Builders Association and is a YMCA coach. He is located at West Gate Bank® Center on 6003 Old Cheney Road and can be reached at (402) 323-6521 or wkreikemeier@westgatebank.com.

West Gate Bank® is a full-service community bank focused on Lincoln with seven local branches. Visit www.westgatebank.com for more information.