Gary Grote

Gary Grote has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Gary most recently worked as a Managing Director at Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a boutique investment bank specializing in capital raising and M&A advisory. Prior to that, they served as a Board Member and Chairman at the Nebraska Council on Economic Education and as a Board Member and Treasurer at Merrymakers, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing live music performances for seniors. Gary also worked in various leadership positions in the banking industry, including Group President at Great Western Bank and Executive Vice President at Omaha State Bank. Additionally, they served on the Board of Trustees at the Omaha Theater Company and was the President of the Board of Directors at the Cox Classic Presented by Lexus of Omaha, a non-profit organization hosting a nationally televised professional sporting event. Throughout their career, Gary has demonstrated a passion for community involvement and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Gary Grote completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Economics and Finance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1989 to 1993. Later, from 1996 to 1998, they attended the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their time at the Graduate School of Banking.