Midwest Bank Announces Justin Wemhoff as Chief Credit Officer

September 14, 2026 (Norfolk, Nebraska) - Midwest Bank is pleased to announce that Justin Wemhoff has joined the Midwest Bank team in Norfolk as Chief Credit Officer.

Justin brings extensive banking industry and regulatory experience to Midwest Bank. A native of Humphrey, Nebraska, he graduated from Humphrey St. Francis High School in 2004 before earning a Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December 2009.

For the past 16 years, Justin has worked for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), where he has developed extensive expertise in banking and financial institutions. In 2016, he became a commissioned National Bank Examiner, a role that further strengthened his knowledge of credit quality, risk management, and banking operations. As Chief Credit Officer, Justin will help guide Midwest Bank's credit administration and lending strategies while supporting the bank's continued growth and commitment to serving customers and communities throughout Nebraska.

"I am excited to join Midwest Bank and become part of a strong community banking organization that values relationships and local decision-making," said Justin. "I look forward to working alongside the talented Midwest Bank team and helping support the bank's continued success while serving our customers and communities."

I am excited to join Midwest Bank and become part of a strong community banking organization that values relationships and local decision-making.

"Justin's extensive regulatory and banking experience makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team," said Brad Koehn, President and CEO of Midwest Bank. "His background with the OCC and deep understanding of credit risk and banking operations, coupled with his deep Nebraska roots, will be invaluable as we continue to grow and serve our customers. We are excited to welcome Justin to Midwest Bank and look forward to the expertise and leadership he will bring to our organization."

Outside of work, Justin enjoys golfing, fishing, watching college football, and spending time with family and friends.

Midwest Bank specializes in personalized, relationship banking and focuses on serving communities. Offering personal and commercial banking products and services, from checking accounts to home loans and cash management to business and ag loans, Midwest Bank is Your Community. Your Bank.

Midwest Bank has been serving Eastern Nebraska for over 70 years and currently serves nine communities, including Creighton, Deshler, Lincoln, Norfolk, Pierce, Pilger, Plainview, Wisner, and York.