SECURITY NATIONAL BANK HIRES NEXT PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES DIVISION HEAD, ANNOUNCES TRANSITION OF LONG-TIME LEADER John Douglas “Doug” Gessert, JD Oldaker JD John Gessert, JD, has joined Security National Bank as executive vice president (EVP) and private client services (PCS) division head and will succeed the division’s long-time leader, Douglas “Doug” Oldaker, JD, EVP and PCS division head, who has announced plans to transition from full-time leadership on March 31, 2025. In the interim, Doug and John will collaborate to ensure a seamless and smooth transition. Doug plans to continue in a part-time role directly assisting clients with their trust, estate and wealth management needs. Doug recently celebrated his 20th anniversary at the bank and during his time has built its division to approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management. He has fostered a team dedicated to personal interaction and serving clients through trust, estate, wealth and investment services. “One of Doug’s gifts is active listening with clients to get to the heart of what matters most to them, and providing solutions that help bring them peace of mind today, and for their families well into the future,” said Tim Sullivan, president of Security National Bank. “Doug’s had a tremendous career and we’re pleased to celebrate his success over these many years.” Outside his career, Doug enjoys spending time with his wife, Kathy, along with several children and grandchildren. Doug finds joy in traveling, spending time at his lake house, playing golf and being outdoors. “I’m happy to announce John will succeed me as PCS division head,” said Doug Oldaker. “John’s more than 30 years of experience, paired with his dedication to serving people, make him an exceptional fit to lead our team. I am incredibly proud of our PCS team and their exceptional work with clients, which has been instrumental in our division’s growth. With John’s leadership, I am confident they will continue to achieve great success.” “At the same time,” Doug said, “This announcement will allow me to continue with the bank, but in a reduced capacity so I can spend more time with my family until I transition to full-time retirement at a future date.” John earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and a juris doctorate at the University of Nebraska College of Law. He is an active musician and drummer and is driven to serve his community. He is a board member of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation NE/IA Chapter. He is also a board member of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. He has earned his Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) and Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) professional designations. Security National Bank is one of the Midwest’s largest privately-held community banks with over $1.6 billion in assets. Its trust and wealth management division has approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management. The bank has 11 full-service locations in Omaha, Neb.; Council Bluffs and West Des Moines, Iowa; and Dallas, Texas. For 60 years, the bank has offered comprehensive financial solutions for business and private banking, treasury management, wealth management, employee benefits andpersonal needs. To learn more, visit SecurityNational.Bank.
