Sue Wilkinson appointed to the Kansas City Fed’s Omaha Branch board of directors

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s head office board of directors has appointed Ameritas President & Chief Operating Officer Sue Wilkinson to serve a three-year term on the board of directors of the Omaha Branch of the Kansas City Fed.

“Like Ameritas, Sue has deep roots in our state, deep experience in finance, accounting, risk and insurance, and an extensive professional network built over years of community and industry service,” said Bob Jurgensmeier, Ameritas Chief Executive Officer. “She brings energy, expertise, and strategic thinking to all her work, and the Federal Reserve will no doubt benefit from her contributions.”

The Omaha Branch supports Nebraska by serving as the state’s connection to Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, leveraging relationships with businesses and communities statewide to gain insight into local economic conditions and concerns.

“I’m honored to have this opportunity to serve and support the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and its Omaha Branch,” said Wilkinson. “I look forward to working with my fellow board members to represent the industries, businesses, and citizens of our region.”

Wilkinson is a Nebraska native with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She began her career with Ameritas in 1995 as a corporate accountant and has held key leadership roles throughout the organization. She was elected executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer in 2018, and began her current duties as president and chief operating officer in 2024.

She also serves on the boards of the Catholic Foundation of Southern Nebraska, and the University of Nebraska Foundation, and is a member of the Nebraska Society of CPAs and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Read the Federal Reserve’s news release: Kansas City Fed announces director election results and appointments.