Nebraska sweeps top awards category
D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that Trevor Kula and John Decker, co-directors of the firm’s Nebraska branches, have received the Gerry Meyer Branch Manager of the Year Award. Kathy Dewhurst, supervisory branch operations manager for Omaha, Neb., has received the Branch Operations Manager of the Year Award.
Longtime members of the Nebraska community, Kula and Decker were recognized for their outstanding work and leadership in the areas of client service, staff retention and recruiting, support and ethics. Most notably, they were instrumental in expanding D.A. Davidson Wealth Management presence to the East Coast with the opening of three new Virginia offices in 2021.
Dewhurst was honored for her role working closely with Kula and Decker and aiding in the new market expansion, in addition to her commitment and leadership style.
“We are pleased to honor Trevor, John and Kathy because they exhibit the best qualities of true professionals, and are great leaders for our company in Nebraska and beyond,” said Michael Purpura, president of Wealth Management for D.A. Davidson. “We appreciate their exceptional efforts during 2021 and their strong commitment to their work every day.”
Decker and Dewhurst joined D.A. Davidson with the SMITH HAYES acquisition in 2016; Kula has been with the firm since 2008.
They are part of D.A. Davidson Wealth Management, which offers an array of financial advice, services and solutions to individuals, families, businesses and institutions. For more than 85 years, the firm’s advisors have provided straightforward advice and personalized solutions to help build, protect and pass on wealth for generations.
About D.A. Davidson Companies
D.A. Davidson Companies is an employee-owned financial services firm offering a range of financial services and advice to individuals, corporations, institutions and municipalities nationwide. Founded in 1935 with corporate headquarters in Great Falls, Montana, and regional headquarters in Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Omaha and Seattle, the company has approximately 1,475 employees and offices in 28 states.
Subsidiaries include: D.A. Davidson & Co., a full-service investment firm providing wealth management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services, and advice; Davidson Investment Advisors, a professional asset management firm; D.A. Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company; and Davidson Fixed Income Management, a registered investment adviser providing fixed income portfolio and advisory services.
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