Katie Wells

Katie serves as Director of Commercial Banking at FNBO, where she guides local business owners toward tailored financial solutions that best serve their unique operations. What she values most about her role is the opportunity to foster relationships with community businesses and contribute meaningfully to their ongoing success.

Experience & Expertise

With a strong background in commercial finance, Katie joined FNBO in 2020 after establishing herself as a Commercial Loan Officer for one of the nation's largest private lenders. In that role, she helped small businesses across the country access essential funding and achieve their growth objectives, earning recognition through her election to the President's Club in 2016 for excellence in commercial lending.

Education & Achievements

Katie graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and minors in Accounting and History. As a University Regents Scholar and member of the Honors Program, she demonstrated exceptional academic achievement throughout her studies.

Community & Personal

Katie is deeply committed to her community, serving as President of the Friends of the Axtell Public Library and as a Fund Advisory Committee member for the Axtell Community Fund. She is a Delta Gamma Alumnae and member of Keene Church. She also presides over a Pitch card club and participates in a Book Club with friends. Above all, Katie enjoys spending time on their sixth-generation family farm in Axtell with her husband Blake and their three amazing children—Hazel, Merriman, and Remington.