Anyone who has been in the banking industry for over 30 years can tell you that a lot has changed in that time. From new operations processes and technologies to a wider range of ways to interact with banks, the business of banking evolves a little more every day. But one thing hasn’t changed: relationships between bankers and customers that are built on trust. For 2026-2027 Nebraska Bankers Association Chair Travis Sears, relationship building has been a constant throughout his career and remains foundational to his role as vice president of operations at Union Bank & Trust. Meet Travis Sears 2026-2027 NBA Chair Laurie Johnson Nebraska Bankers Association Staff “I think people trust banks like they did back then. It’s based on relationships and how bankers connect with customers to serve their financial needs. People still want to come in and have that conversation with a banker,” Sears said. Beginnings in Banking Relationships played a significant role in Sears’ early entry into the banking world. Leaning on an existing connection to a local branch manager, at 18 years old, he began working for the National Bank of Commerce as a night and weekend ATM repairman while attending the University 8 NEBRASKA BANKER
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