Cornerstone Bank Names Kara Karmazin as Loan Officer

Karmazin joins the bank's Guide Rock branch after completing a trainee program.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:23pm

Kara Karmazin, a resident of Lawrence, Nebraska, has been named a loan officer at the Cornerstone Bank branch in Guide Rock. Karmazin previously worked as a commercial and ag banker trainee at the bank, and recently completed the trainee program. She has a business administration and marketing degree from Hastings College.

Why it matters

Cornerstone Bank is a major regional bank with locations across central Nebraska, so Karmazin's appointment represents an opportunity for career advancement within the organization. Her new role will allow her to serve the financial needs of the Guide Rock community.

The details

Karmazin started at Cornerstone Bank last June as a commercial and ag banker trainee. She recently completed the trainee program and has now been named a loan officer at the bank's Guide Rock branch. Cornerstone Bank is a $2.8 billion bank with 48 banking locations in 39 communities across Nebraska.

  • Karmazin started at Cornerstone Bank in June 2025.
  • Karmazin recently completed the bank's trainee program.

The players

Kara Karmazin

A resident of Lawrence, Nebraska who has been named a loan officer at Cornerstone Bank's Guide Rock branch.

Cornerstone Bank

A $2.8 billion bank with 48 banking locations in 39 communities across Nebraska, owned by First York Ban Corp.

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The takeaway

Karmazin's promotion to loan officer represents an opportunity for career growth within Cornerstone Bank, one of the largest regional banks in central Nebraska. Her new role will allow her to serve the financial needs of the Guide Rock community.