Great news for the North Omaha community and beyond.
Karnetta Rushing, a former Senior Vice President and Branch Manager from First National Bank has joined the Carver Legacy Team and will formally host open hours at the Historic 24th and Lake location.
“After three years operating mostly by appointment at the location, we are excited to have Karnetta join the team,” said Willie Barney, one of the owners of Carver. “She has an incredible knowledge of banking and she’s one of the most community-focused people I’ve ever known.”
Rushing is now available at the Carver on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to six pm each week. She will also continue the community days on the second Saturday and host special events and financial empowerment sessions at the Center.
Because of the joint venture between Carver and American National Bank, she will be able to assist new and existing customers with many products and services of a traditional bank.
“I’m excited and looking forward to serving this community and meeting all of their banking needs at this historic location,” said Rushing. “I have a passion to see our community thrive financially and much of that starts with a strong banking relationship. Working at Carver will allow me to help families, businesses, organizations, and ministries to accomplish their financial goals and make their visions a reality.”
A native of North Omaha, Rushing worked in the banking industry for over 20 years before retiring in 2020 to provide care for her mother. She worked in the downtown offices for First National Bank for a few years but spent most of her career at the location along Ames.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with customers throughout my career to make their dreams come true whether buying a home, launching or scaling a business, saving for a car or their education,” said Rushing. “To have this opportunity to do it at Carver, with people who are absolutely committed to seeing this community succeed, is amazing.”
Carver Legacy Center is a Black-owned financial center owned by Willie and Yolanda Barney and Martin and Lynnell Williams. The business contracts with American National Bank to administer their Carver Legacy Accounts allowing them to instantly have access to locations across the Omaha metro to serve customers and meet their banking needs.
However, it is more than a traditional bank, as the team is committed to investing in the community.
“Through our outstanding partnership with American National Bank, we are able to receive deposits, will be issuing our own debit card and can lend capital to businesses in our community make investments in our community,” said Barney. “We are willing to go above and beyond to help our customers and community to succeed.”
In just two years, Carver has lent over $4 million to small businesses in the North Omaha community. With Rushing on board, the team is prepared for exponential growth to have an even greater impact in the community.
“This has always been the plan,” said Lynnell Williams. “We wanted to take our time to fully develop the model and then find the right person to lead our location at 24th and Lake.”
“I’m most excited about what Karnetta will be able to do to help customers with developing plans to save their money and invest for the future.”
Carver has already invested in a number of businesses from a wide array of industries and sectors.
“Our customer base has grown consistently over the past few years,” said Martin Williams. “I am beyond excited to have Karnetta join our team. The dream is becoming even more of a reality. She will be able to really make an impact with our community.”
In addition to having the financial center at Carver Legacy Center open, the Carver Hub will also be activated.
“The original vision for Carver included the Hub, an incubator store, and the financial center. With Karnetta’s business banking experience, she is the perfect person to get the Hub going as well,” said Yolanda Barney.
“The Hub will be a place where entrepreneurs and business owners can come to get connected with information, training, and resources to launch and scale their business,” said Willie Barney. “They will also be able to meet with experts in finance, accounting, marketing, HR, and legal matters and link up with other opportunities to grow their business. Having Karnetta lead the way is a huge step forward towards the bigger vision.”
Carver Legacy Center at 24th and Lake
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from Noon to 6 p.m.
Open every second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 pm
For more information:
Phone: 402-507-8441
Customers can also still conduct business at any American National Bank location and use their Carver Card locally and nationwide.
Carver Legacy Accounts are FDIC insured through American National Bank.