First Security Bank & Trust hires CFO

Charles City, Iowa-based First Security Bank & Trust hired Chuck Mersch as CFO.

He’s spent 17 years in finance and risk management, the last four of which as vice president of finance and analytics.

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Chuck Mersch

“I have always enjoyed the people where I’ve worked and being able to make an impact on the financial wellness of others’ lives,” Mersch said. “I’m excited to be joining a great leadership team at First Security and work for a bank that has had an impact in the community for such a long time.” 

Mersch has an undergraduate degree in management information systems and an MBA in finance and strategy from the University of Iowa. He is credentialed as a Chartered Financial Analyst and has a Financial Risk Manager designation.