Scottsbluff, NE. — Platte Valley Companies is expending in the panhandle.

In a news release, Platte Valley Companies President and CEO Hod Kosman says the company will be coming to Alliance and Chadron.

“This is a very exciting time for the Platte Valley Companies family,” Kosman said. “We have a history of strong commitment to the Nebraska Panhandle and this expansion of our services to Chadron and Alliance is a natural progression of that commitment."

Exact locations have yet to be announced, but plans are to have facilities open by early summer. Both communities will have full-service locations including drive-up, lobby and ATMs. Staffing will include commercial, ag, mortgage, consumer loan officers, personal bankers, tellers and support staff.

Prior to regulatory approval of new Bank Branch locations, Platte Valley Bank will begin operating as a Loan Production Office with the ability to originate and service all types of loans, according to the release.

Rob Bila, who has lived in Chadron the past 23 years, has been named as the Community President for both locations.

“Rob is a great fit for our company,” Kosman said in a statement. "He has been extremely active with both school and community groups. Rob will be joined by a full staff that know how to deliver an exceptional experience to customers. Their years of banking experience combined with Platte Valley’s commitment to Western Nebraska will ensure that the Alliance and Chadron communities are well taken care of.”

Platte Valley Financial Service Companies, Inc. operates locations throughout the panhandle, including Scottsbluff, Gering, Bridgeport, Morrill, and Sidney, Nebraska. They also have multiple locations in Wyoming and Colorado.