Promotions & New Hires

Iowa Trust and Savings promotes Scott

Iowa Trust and Savings Bank has promoted Xaviera Scott to assistant vice president of lending. Scott began her banking career with Iowa Trust in October 2014 and was most recently a loan officer.  A graduate of the American Institute of Business with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, Scott successfully completed Iowa Bankers … Read more

Park Bank promotes 2 to executive VP

Madison, Wis.-based Park Bank promoted Ken Lammersfeld to executive vice president, chief operations officer; and Josh Marron to executive VP, chief banking officer.  Lammersfeld joined Park Bank in 2016 as senior VP of retail banking “and has consistently taken on additional responsibilities throughout the organization,” according to the bank. Since 2018, Lammersfeld has facilitated strategic … Read more

Indiana Bankers Association promotes 4 to leadership roles

The Indiana Bankers Association recently promoted four team members, including  Rod Lasley to chief operating officer; Josh Myers to vice president-member engagement; Dax Denton to chief policy officer; and Elizabeth DeHaven to education manager. Lasley joined the IBA in 2009 as a member services representative. He was promoted to VP-products and services in 2012 and advanced … Read more

Luedtke named Prevail Bank branch manager

Greg Luedtke has been named the Eau Claire branch manager for Prevail Bank. “I chose Prevail Bank because it is a local, community-based financial institution,” Luedtke said. “I also know that Prevail appreciates its employees; they do what’s right for them and their customers. At Prevail Bank I have the ability to change customers’ lives … Read more

Community Bank Owatonna announces 3 promotions

Community Bank Owatonna recently made several staff promotions.  The locally owned and operated bank announced Libby Hafstad’s appointment as senior loan administrator; Jeremy Wildeman to vice president, cashier and compliance officer; and Jeffrey Goergen’s advancement to senior VP/chief credit officer.  Hafstad has been with Community Bank Owatonna for eight years. Wildeman has more than 20 … Read more

Pasch new market president at Red Wing Merchants Bank

Tom Pasch has been named market president for Merchants Bank in Red Wing.  “Tom is a great addition to our already amazing team in Red Wing,” said North Region President Dan Massett. “His background, integrity, emphasis on relationship-based banking and leadership skills truly align with our culture and the strategic focus here at Merchants.” Pasch … Read more

First Business Bank welcomes Krutza as VP

Madison, Wis.-based First Business Bank has welcomed Matt Krutza as vice president-director of private wealth and wealth advisor.  Krutza has more than 12 years of experience in finance, through investment management, private banking, and financial and estate planning. He has earned a number of designations, including as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor. He has a … Read more