Doug Magill, CEO & Senior Lender
402-269-2145
Doug was born and raised in Blair, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Doug began his banking career in 1985 and joined FirstBank of Nebraska in 1988 working at their Sterling and Burchard Branches then working primarily at the Syracuse branch after its acquisition in 2010. He was appointed CEO in 2021 after previously serving as President and Senior Lender. He has served on FirstBank of Nebraska's Board of Directors since 1988.
Doug is proud to be associated with a strong banking organization that makes customer service and community involvement a priority. He has been actively involved in many area community organizations and events over the years. He was a charter member of the Sterling Community Association where he served several terms as President and as Treasurer. He was on the Sterling Village Board for multiple terms, one of which he served as Chairman and he still serves as Treasurer of the Sterling Improvement Association. After moving to Syracuse Doug continued to be an active community member serving on the Community Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors, the Syracuse Area Economic Development Committee and he is an active member of the Syracuse Area Chamber of Commerce having served eight years on the board and holding the offices of President and Treasurer.
He has a strong agricultural background and is particularly knowledgeable about livestock having experience in the cattle, hog and dairy industries. While in college he worked for the UNL Animal Science Department and competed on the University Livestock Judging team. Doug has spent a lifetime participating in sports in one way or another. After becoming a father of three he spent many years actively involved in coaching and promoting youth sports. He continues to encourage and support such programs because he believes that participating in competitive youth activities, regardless of skill level, has a positive influence on young people as they prepare for adult life in a competitive world.
He and his wife, Tracy, have three grown children.
Stuart Krejci, President
402-443-4117
Stuart began his banking career in 1982, working at different metropolitan banks prior to joining FirstBank of Nebraska in 1989. Stuart gained an appreciation for agriculture and rural life while being raised on his family's farm near Schuyler, Nebraska. That is why he attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and in 1982, earned a degree in Agricultural Economics. Stuart's expertise makes him well-suited to tend to the financial needs of FirstBank's agricultural and commercial lending customers.
Stuart was elected to the Wahoo City Council and is currently serving as council president and chairman of the Finance and Personnel Committee. Stuart also sits on the Wahoo Economic Development Committee. He shares his time on the boards of several other non-profit and community betterment organizations, including serving as director of the Greater Wahoo Development Foundation.
Stuart and his wife, Susan have two children, Kristin and John.