John Sisson is retiring from First Security Bank & Trust Co., Charles City, Iowa, after a 30-year career in banking.
Sisson began his banking career in 1985 when he was recruited by a local community bank. He worked at that bank for 10 years. He also served as Mayor of Charles City from 1994 to 1995. In 1996, Sisson bought and managed a sports bar until he sold it in 2002.
Shortly after selling the business, Sisson was recruited by former president/CEO and current First Security Director Dick Herbrechtsmeyer. Over the last 18 years, Sisson has worked in leadership roles in the retail departments at First Security. His titles have included vice president of business development, vice president of retail service and sales, and vice president of retail lending.
“Jeff is such a people person — he’s a natural at developing relationships,” said Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer, president and CEO of the $499 million First Security Bank. “He has been a great mentor to so many of our employees, and he’s a lot of fun to be around. We will miss his enthusiasm and constant flow of ideas.”
Sisson is chair of the North Cedar Aviation Authority, which operates the Northeast Iowa Regional Airport. He also chairs the Charles City Historic Preservation Commission and is president of the St. Charles Cemetery Association, which operates Riverside Cemetery. He is past president of Charles City Community Revitalization and the Charles City Lions Club.