Promotions & New Hires

Craighead named Security National Bank president

Sioux City, Iowa-based Security National Bank has named Jeremy Craighead as its next president.  The bank’s board of directors finalized Craighead’s selection during its January meeting. The bank’s chief financial officer, Jeremy Uhl, will replace Craighead as executive vice president. Craighead succeeds D. Douglas Rice, who will continue as board chair and the bank’s CEO. … Read more

McCormick named VP at The Stephenson National Bank & Trust

Marinette, Wis.-based The Stephenson National Bank & Trust has hired Erin McCormick as vice president and retail market manager.  McCormick has nearly three decades of experience in banking, with prior leadership in branch administration, operations and sales. Prior to joining Stephenson National, McCormick was a senior VP at mBank from 2017-21. From 2010-17, he was … Read more

Dorn promoted to First National Bank president

Randy Dorn has been promoted to president of First National Bank of Henning, Ottertail and Battle Lake. Dorn is replacing Jim Espeland, who will continue to lead the bank by shifting his focus toward long-term strategy, business expansion, board governance and relationships. “To say that is a blessing is an understatement,” Dorn said. “Jim is … Read more

Grand Rapids State Bank promotes Gambill to VP

Minnesota-based Grand Rapids State Bank has promoted Stephanie Gambill to VP. Gambill joined Grand Rapids State Bank in 2015 and was most recently the bank’s assistant VP, business banking. She graduated from North Dakota State University in 2015 with an accounting degree.  “Steph has the unique ability to connect effortlessly with just about anyone while … Read more

Bankers’ Bank promotes 1 to executive, hires 2 more

Madison, Wis.-based Bankers’ Bank recently promoted one employee to an executive role while hiring two more executives.  The $1.1 billion firm promoted Tom Underkofler to senior vice president and chief investment officer; and hired David Murray as senior VP and investment director along with Ed Borchert as the company’s senior VP and chief credit officer.  … Read more

Security National Bank names Mayo senior VP

Sioux City, Iowa-based Security National Bank has promoted Craig Mayo to senior vice president and chief credit officer. Mayo, hired by Security National in April 2021, has more than 35 years of financial experience. He has lending and credit management expertise in commercial, agricultural, SBA/USDA Loans, consumer and special assets.  He has a Bachelor of … Read more

Peoples Bancorp elects Reeves to board

Marietta, Ohio-based Peoples Bancorp, Inc., the bank holding company of the $7 billion Peoples Bank, has elected Kevin R. Reeves to its board of directors.  Reeves, 55, is head of U.S. Markets in Zero Carbon Energy for BP’s Gas & Low Carbon Energy Group in Columbus, Ohio. He has worked for BP LC, considered one … Read more

Bruss named new Waterstone Financial president

Wauwatosa, Wis.-based Waterstone Financial, Inc., the holding company of WaterStone Bank SSB, has elected William Bruss as president.  Douglas Gordon is expected to continue leading both the company and bank as CEO, a role he has been in since 2007. Bruss started as the bank’s in-house counsel in 1997 and has served as an executive … Read more

Valley Agencies hires Schneider as agent

Stillwater, Minn.-based insurance agency Valley Agencies, an affiliate of First State Bank & Trust, has added Nick Schneider as an agent. Schneider has more than 15 years of industry experience, through his role as a senior risk control consultant position at Berkley Human Services in Minneapolis and independently as a state licensed broker, helping families … Read more

Alerus Financial names new CFO, executive VP

Grand Forks, N.D.-based Alerus Financial Corp. has named Alan “Al” Villalon CFO and executive vice president. Villalon replaces Katie Lorenson, who transitioned to being president and CEO on Jan. 1. Villalon has more than 25 years of experience in financial services, most recently as deputy director of investor relations and senior VP at U.S. Bank. … Read more