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Adam joined the Northwest Bank team in 2019 and is responsible for developing and servicing the banking needs of commercial businesses. He works with businesses of all sizes and has a passion for helping businesses meet their growth and development goals. Adam has volunteered with the United Way of Siouxland for many years and has been an Ambassador for the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce since 2014. He and his wife are small business owners themselves and he is passionate about seeing Siouxland grow.
Adam Wright began his banking career in 2011 and truly believes in the mission statement of Northwest Bank - Building Relationships and Exceeding Expectations. Adam enjoys getting to know our customers and providing them a positive banking experience. He is proud of the relationships he has built and looks forward to developing new ones. Beyond his banking role, Adam is actively engaged in community betterment initiatives, serving on the boards of the Shenandoah Public Library, Shenandoah Medical Center Foundation, and the Shenandoah Chamber and Industry Association. Additionally, he gives his time and expertise as a middle school and high school coach.
Amanda began her career in banking in 2005, where she started in Bank Operations. She then worked her way over to the loan department as a Loan Administrator and Loan Officer. In 2016, Amanda joined the Northwest Bank team in Shenandoah, where she currently works in Ag/Commercial Lending and Loan Administration. Amanda graduated from Iowa State University in 1998, with a double major in Ag Business and Horticulture. She continues to develop relationships, solve problems, and help others take advantage of the opportunities available to them. Amanda is passionate about Agriculture and the importance of the family farm. She is the fourth generation of her family to grow up on their farm. In school she was active and FFA and 4-H. Amanda continues her involvement in these programs, currently serving as a 4-H leader and President of the Fremont County 4-H Youth Committee. She also serves as Treasurer for the Fremont County Extension Council, President of Charles Hockenberry Foundation, and Secretary/Treasurer for the Greater Shenandoah Foundation.
Andy Reed specializes in Commercial Lending and has been in the financial industry for over 14 years. Andy is responsible for new business development, promoting Northwest Bank's products and services, and serving existing customers while fostering long-term relationships. Andy attended Iowa State University and Buena Vista University graduating with a double bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance. Andy resides in Humboldt and enjoys being involved in his community. He is past President and current board member of the Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma, Vice President of Head-Start, and volunteers with Chair of Lights at Kennedy. Andy is a U.S. Army Veteran having done tours in Bosnia and Kosovo. Andy understands the importance of a community bank and provides a high quality of service which reflects Northwest Bank's mission statement: Building Relationships, Exceeding Expectations.
Proudly born and raised in Creston, Austin Berry specializes in Commercial and Agricultural banking. In 2010, he earned his degree from Iowa State University and in 2013, joined Northwest Bank in Creston as a Credit Analyst. Since then, he has grown in his career and has been able to build and develop relationships with our Ag and Commercial customers. Austin is actively involved in the community. He proudly serves on the board for the High Lakes Outdoor Alliance, a local group dedicated to outdoor recreation in Union County. Additionally, Austin is a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus. In his spare time, he also enjoys coaching little league, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship among young athletes.
Brad Cave, Bank President in Le Mars, is responsible for managing and developing an agriculture loan portfolio as well as handling new account development to include customer deposit and loan servicing. With a degree in Ag Business and Business Administration from Northwestern College, Cave has previous experience in banking, along with crop insurance and field marketing.
Brenda brings over 50 years of experience in banking and more than 40 years in financial services. She is responsible for the production of all business banking products, including business operating lines of credit, business equipment loans, small business loans, and commercial real estate in the Omaha market. Additionally, Brenda manages commercial deposit accounts and electronic banking services. Brenda is actively involved in the community and regularly attends Westside Community Church.
Brent Plantage, Vice President, Commercial Banker, manages a loan portfolio consisting of commercial real estate and operating loans. Brent is also responsible for marketing bank services to existing and potential commercial clients. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and History from Morningside. Brent also graduated from the Graduate School of Banking in Boulder, CO, completed the Iowa Bankers Association Commercial Lending School and has completed a number of other banking seminars. Plantage is a volunteer with United Way and has served in various capacities with the organization the past ten years.
Brett Guy
Commercial Banker
5700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Brett began his banking career in 2020 after graduating from Wartburg College with bachelor’s degrees in finance and economics. He joined Northwest Bank in February 2022 and has since been dedicated to building strong, long-term relationships with his clients. As a Commercial Banker, Brett provides a full range of business lending solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of clients across various industries and business sizes. He takes pride in exceeding expectations and demonstrating that banking with Northwest Bank means having a trusted partner you can count on. Brett is active in the community through his involvement in several professional and industry organizations, including Ankeny Young Professionals, West Des Moines Young Professionals, and the Des Moines Home Builders Association (DSM HBA).
Cara graduated from Iowa State University and is responsible for developing and managing commercial businesses to help meet their banking needs. She currently serves on the board of Central Iowa RMA, is Chair for the RMA Young Professional Committee and is actively involved in Teach Children to Save. Cara enjoys volunteering in the Des Moines community including coaching youth athletics and Habitat for Humanity.
Carson Farmer specializes in Commercial and Agricultural banking. He has been with Northwest Bank since graduating from the University of Iowa in 2017. Since then, he has grown his career through underwriting and risk management roles, assisting lenders with commercial relationships and interpreting the numbers behind major loan decisions.
Carson enjoys building and developing relationships with business owners as well as assisting entrepreneurs pursuing business ownership. His background in credit, risk management, and finance allows him to have valuable conversations with borrowers about their current business needs and identify new opportunities to help them reach their financial goals.
In his free time, Carson enjoys coaching soccer, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and daughters. He is active in the community through volunteering as a coach with Northwest Iowa Soccer Club and as an assistant coach for Spencer High School.
Chad Schuiteman, President, is responsible for team development, coordinating bank involvement with the community, and being responsible for developing and servicing agriculture and commercial businesses to help meet their banking needs. Schuiteman began his career with Northwest Bank in 2015 and most recently served as Ag/Commercial Banker in Sioux Center. Chad has expertise in areas of agricultural and commercial banking with personal experience in agricultural business. Schuiteman is a graduate of Northwestern College with a degree in Ag Business. His education and insights have helped many of our customers meet their financial goals. Chad resides in Sioux Center and is looking forward to becoming involved in the community. He is involved in the Sioux Center FFA Alumni board and also with the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee.
Clay has over 15 years of financial services experience. His responsibilities include production of all business banking products such as business operating lines of credit, business equipment loans, small business loans and commercial real estate in the in the Omaha market. Additional services include commercial deposit accounts and electronic banking services.
Curt is a dedicated community banker currently serving as Ag and Commercial Banker at Northwest Bank. He continues to play an integral role in the bank’s growth and community engagement. Curt also serves as a Dickinson County Soil and Water Commissioner and formerly contributed to the Dickinson County Extension Council. He was a 4-H leader for 13 years and was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in 2002. He and his family reside on a third-generation farm outside of Superior and are active members of St. Mary’s Parish in Spirit Lake, where he is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus.
With over two decades of experience, Dan Weiss is an Agricultural and Commercial Lender dedicated to serving the financial needs of the community since 2004. Dan specializes in building meaningful relationships with his customers, working alongside them to navigate the complexities of agricultural financing, and helping them achieve their business goals. A proud graduate of Iowa State University, Dan holds a degree in Agricultural Studies with a minor in Agronomy. Beyond his role in banking, Dan is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He currently serves on the Corner Counties Early Child Development Board. Additionally, Dan actively contributes his time and expertise as a board member for the Page County Cattlemen, serves as an e-mentor for the Shenandoah Community Schools, and has played a vital role in shaping the mentoring programs as a board member for MAY Mentoring.
Dan DeBoest, Regional President, is responsible for the management and overall performance in the Sioux City market. With exceptional experience in commercial lending, DeBoest also specializes in customer initiatives and team coaching. As a graduate of Iowa State University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance. DeBoest also enjoys participating in civic organizations and networking activities and has been involved with the United Way, Chamber of Commerce and development corporations.
Dan Waigand, Bank President in Creston, has over 14 years of experience in banking. Dan prides himself in his ability to form close relationships with his clients and enjoys finding solutions to his customer’s needs. Prior to joining Northwest Bank, he served as Senior Loan Officer for First National Bank in Creston. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a major in Agricultural Business with an emphasis in finance. Dan has been active within the Creston community since 2010. Currently he is an executive member of the Union County Development Association and a member of the Union County National Resources Conservation Board. He has also served on the Iowa Banker’s Ag Committee.
DJ Wingert joined the Northwest Bank team in 2021, bringing a strong background in retail management and sales, along with a bachelor’s degree from Morningside University. She is passionate about building relationships and providing personalized financial solutions to help individuals and businesses reach their goals. DJ specializes in business development and enjoys promoting Northwest Bank’s diverse products and services. She is a graduate of the Iowa Bankers Association’s Leadership Institute and Leadership Siouxland, an active member of the IBA Emerging Leaders group, and proudly serves on the board of Center for Siouxland. Outside the office, DJ loves supporting local businesses, attending high school sporting events—especially Friday night football—and spending time with friends, family, and her energetic dog.
Doug Berte specializes in Agricultural Banking. As a community banker, Doug provides a unique experience to Northwest Bank customers by offering solutions and exceptional service to meet their financial needs. Doug believes that getting involved where you live and work proves high yields for both the community and local agricultural business. Doug is a member of the Humboldt County Development Association, Humboldt county Community Foundation and the St. Mary's School Board. He has also served on the Iowa Banker's Ag Committee.
With a career that spans over 25 years, Doug has wide range of banking and management experience that includes retail, business banking, agricultural and commercial lending, and treasury management. Doug is an Iowa native and was raised on a west central Iowa farm. He resides in Ames with his wife, Tina and their twin sons, Carson, and Caleb. He is a 1995 graduate of Iowa State University and a three-year football letter winner and member of the 1994 Academic All-Big 8 team. He is also a 2008 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. Doug is active in and dedicated to the Ames and Story County community. He has served on the United Way of Story County Board of Directors, Gilbert Education Foundation board, Cyclone Gridiron Club board and was treasurer of ASSET. Many hours have also been spent coaching youth sports teams over the years. He also was an appointed commissioner for the Ames Planning and Zoning Commission. Currently, Doug is on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of Story County, Ames Economic Development Commission, and Ames Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Ames Noon Rotary Club and is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Eric Walhof, Regional President, oversees Northwest Bank locations in Sioux Center, Le Mars, Spencer, Milford, Arnolds Park, Spirit Lake, and Estherville, along with their Market Presidents. He supports the bank’s mission by delivering progressive financial services and building long-term relationships with customers and communities. With over 25 years of experience in agricultural and commercial banking, as well as team leadership, Eric brings a strong understanding of community banking and a passion for mentoring customers and employees. He is committed to developing solid loan portfolios and empowering local teams to grow and lead. Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Dordt College. He previously served on the Sioux Center Health Foundation, Planning and Zoning Committee, and ATLAS of Sioux Center. He remains active in community efforts across Northwest Bank’s footprint and is a current Kiwanis member. Eric is dedicated to strengthening communities and supporting team members in their professional growth.
Jacob has been with Northwest Bank since 2017 and recently moved into his new role after completing the Manager Trainee program and was previously a loan portfolio manager with Northwest Bank. He graduated from Dordt University where he received his Agricultural Business degree and minor in Economics. Jacob currently serves on the Special Youth Challenge board, Spencer Community Theatre board and the GACO board. He is also apart of the Clay County Ag Committee. Jacob is actively involved with Spencer Jaycees, Grand Avenue Community Outreach and is a member at Riverside Church and Ignite Youth Ministries.
James Ramsey
Commercial Banker, SVP
5700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
James Ramsey, Vice President and Commercial Lender brings over 25 years of financial services experience to the Northwest Bank team and specializes in growing and managing Commercial and Business banking relationships. James’ banking background includes Chief Credit Officer, Senior Lender and former bank examiner. James is a member of one of Des Moines’ oldest breakfast clubs, The Morning Club. He also serves in other community organizations such as Ankeny Rotary and the Ankeny Economic Development Committee.
Jason has been in banking for nearly 25 years, with a substantial background in mortgage and consumer lending. Jason enjoys working with local businesses to help with their lending needs and enjoys watching businesses succeed with their goals. Jason is a native of Spencer and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa. He serves on multiple boards and service clubs, including Vice President of the Spencer Economic Development Corporation, Hope Church, Kiwanis, and many more. Jason is a volunteer coach for multiple youth sports.
Jed has been with Northwest Bank for more than 18 years and over 27 years in the banking industry. He brings significant banking experience in retail, mortgage, commercial lending, loan collections and bank management. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Wisconsin’s Graduate School of Banking. He and his family have lived in Spirit Lake for 18 years where he is deeply involved in the community as a member of Kiwanis, Immanuel Lutheran Church, and is involved with the Dickinson County Industrial Development Board along with other community organizations.
Jesse has been serving the Mid-Market Commercial Banking industry for almost 15 years. His responsibilities include managing loan participations purchased and sold for Northwest Bank along with production of direct Mid-Market relationships throughout Northwest Bank’s footprint. He is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado and is actively involved in his community.
Jill Thielen
Regional Senior Lender, EVP
5700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Jill Thielen brings 26 years of financial services experience and expertise to Northwest Bank. Jill serves on the Board of the Faith Formation Council at St. Mary’s of Nazareth and is involved with the Johnston and West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.
John Ueltschy specializes in commercial and agricultural lending and has been serving the Fort Dodge area since 2005. He joined Northwest Bank in 2009 as a mortgage banker and has since expanded his expertise into commercial analysis as well as commercial and agricultural lending.
John graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in finance. He is actively involved in the community and currently serves as treasurer of Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma. He has also held leadership roles within the organization, including president and chairman. Additionally, John is an ambassador for the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance.
John Taets truly believes in the mission of Northwest Bank—Building Relationships and Exceeding Expectations. With over 40 years of financial services experience, John brings deep expertise in all areas of community banking. Before joining Northwest Bank, John served as an Ag Lender with Farmers State Bank in Jesup, Iowa, Farm Credit Services in Rochester, Minnesota, and as President of Wells Fargo Bank in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
John is an active community leader. He currently serves on the board and executive committee of UnityPoint Health System, where he chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of the Finance Committee. He is a past president of Fort Dodge Catholic Schools, the Fort Dodge & Webster County Development Corporation, and the Trinity Regional Hospital Foundation. His past service also includes roles with the Greater Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce (Ambassador), Friendship Haven Foundation, UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge (Board Chair), and the Iowa College Foundation (Webster County Co-Chair).
Josh joined the Northwest Bank team in 2024 and is responsible for developing and servicing the bank needs of commercial businesses. Josh works with businesses of all sizes and has a passion for helping businesses meet their goals. Josh has volunteered with the City of Ankeny Parks and Recreation board and has been an Ambassador with the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce. Josh and his wife have lived in Ankeny for 29 years and Josh has been in banking for over 19 years.
Justin is originally from the Saint Cloud, Minnesota area and attended college at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, graduating with a degree in Business Communication. He started his career in banking in 2004 as an intern and has since held various positions in underwriting, consumer/commercial lending and was most recently Senior Lending Officer. Justin is a proud 2015 graduate of the Graduate School of Banking UW-Madison. He is an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoys riding his motorcycle as often as he can. He and his wife, Emily, moved to Algona with their daughter Shay in 2021. He looks forward to promoting Northwest Bank services to strengthen and develop customer relationships while becoming a community leader.
Katey has over 15 years of real estate and financial service experience. Her responsibilities include production of all business banking products such as equipment financing, business lines of credit, commercial real estate and development loans, small business 7A and 504 lending. Additional services include commercial deposit accounts and electronic banking services. Katey is active in the community as a former director of CREW Omaha and volunteer with P4K.
Kelly brings over 18 years of commercial lending and relationship management experience to Northwest Bank. He is confident that business owners will appreciate his consultative approach to commercial banking. Allow Kelly to invest time in your business and demonstrate how his resources can benefit you. His areas of specialty include working capital lines of credit, real estate loans, and equipment facilities.
Kelly is a Small Business Association Facilitator, participates in Boots to Business, and serves as a SCORE Mentor. He is also a volunteer Hastings College Alumni Mentor and a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Nebraska Bankers Association, and the Association of Corporate Growth.
Kelly is a recent graduate of the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, WI, where he earned a certificate in Executive Leadership from the Wisconsin School of Business.
Born and raised on a family farm near Sheldon Iowa, Kent returns to Northwest Iowa following a 30-year financial services career in Minneapolis, MN. In his current role as an Ag/Commercial Banker, he is focused on serving needs and delivering solutions to agriculture and commercial businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas. Kent along with his family look forward to engaging in the vibrant and growing Sioux Center community.
Kerry McGuire
Commercial Banker, SVP
5700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Kerry McGuire brings over 25 years of banking experience in Des Moines, specializing in both commercial and real estate lending. He holds an MBA from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Iowa State University.
Kerry is deeply rooted in the Des Moines community. He is an active member of the Des Moines Reciprocity Breakfast Club and serves on the board of the St. Thomas More Center and Dowling Soccer Club. He also contributes his time to youth development through coaching and his involvement with the Catholic Football League.
Kerry and his wife, Renee, are proud parents of five children. His professional expertise, combined with his commitment to family and community, reflects his values of leadership, service, faith, and integrity.
Kevin is very active in the community, volunteering and serving on various non-profit boards and advisory committees. He is a past chairman of the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the board of directors for the Midlands Community Foundation, CHI Health Midlands Hospital Community Board, Papillion La Vista Schools Teammates Mentor, Youth Frontiers Business Advisory Committee, Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman’s Council, and is a former board member of the Papillion/La Vista Teammates.
Additionally, Kevin is involved with the University of Nebraska Alumni Foundation Champions Club and serves as an advisory board member of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Nebraska.
Matt Dutcher, Bank President, is a Fort Dodge native with over 20 years of experience in banking and finance. Matt prides himself in his ability to cultivate deep relationships with his clients. Prior to joining Northwest Bank, he served as Market President for Great Western Bank in Fort Dodge. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in Business. Matt has been active within the Fort Dodge community since moving back to the area in January of 2010. Currently he is a board member on the Fort Dodge Betterment Foundation and the Development Corporation of Greater Fort Dodge. He was also a former Chair and Board Member of the Fort Dodge Housing Agency.
Nathaniel, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and eventually took a baseball scholarship at Central College in Pella, IA. He moved to Ames in 2018 and has called it home for the past six years. He brings 10 years of banking experience to the Northwest Bank team and is responsible for assisting our business customers with commercial lending, treasury management, and general banking needs. Nathaniel’s mission at Northwest Bank centers around meeting the needs of his business clients. He enjoys engaging with the community and volunteering his time with organizations across the Ames MSA. Nathaniel was the 2023 Ames Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year, is a graduate of Leadership Ames Class 36, and was a 2024, 40 Under 40 winner. Nathaniel currently serves on the Advisory Council for ChildServe as well as the Ames young professional organization, AREA YP. Nathaniel also serves on the gala committees for both Boys and Girls Club of Story County and Friendship Ark.
Nicole has 15 years of banking experience. She has worked with Northwest Bank since April of 2012, starting out as a Personal Banker. Gaining her Wealth Management license in 2013, she began adding value to her customers by offering wealth solutions as well. Since then Nicole has served as a manager in the Arnolds Park branch and is currently working as the Bank President for the Arnolds Park and Milford locations. Nicole’s role consists of developing and servicing commercial businesses with their banking needs and to support their business growth in addition to team development and coordinating bank involvement within the community.
Nicole graduated with honors from Buena Vista University in 2005 with a degree in Finance & Banking. She grew up in southwest Minnesota and has lived in Spirit Lake since 2008 with her husband Tom, their son Davis and daughter Charlee. Nicole is very dedicated to the Dickinson County’s Relay for Life organization as well as serving as President of the Spirit Lake Elementary School’s Partners in Education organization. She is very dedicated to her customers and their well-being and looks forward to seeing them succeed in both their personal and professional lives.
Growing up on the family farm, Pat Berte specializes in Agricultural and Commercial Lending. As your trusted Ag and Commercial Advisor, he will work closely with area farmers and businesses to provide resources and solutions to help their businesses succeed. Pat serves on the Board of Directors of the Kossuth County Economic Development Corporation, is a member of the Knights of Columbus and is a past member of the IBA’s Ag Committee.
Paul brings over 10 years of experience in commercial lending with Northwest Bank, specializing in equipment loans, lines of credit, and commercial real estate financing. He also has an extensive background in Treasury Management, giving him a well-rounded perspective to support the financial needs of local businesses.
A strong advocate for community involvement, Paul currently serves as President of the Clay County Pheasants Forever Chapter, sits on the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club Board, and is a past Board Chair of the Spencer Family YMCA.
Rachel Gordon, a seasoned professional in the banking industry with a decade of experience, currently serves as a Business Banking Assistant. Her role not only involves cultivating client relationships but also includes educating her customers to the best of her ability. Rachel earned her degree in Agribusiness Management from the University of Nebraska- NCTA, with a minor in agronomy. Since joining the Shenandoah team in 2014, she has been an integral part of the community, actively contributing as a member of the Ag Committee for the Shenandoah Chamber.
Ralph DiCesare
Commercial Banker, SVP
5700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
With over 30 years of financial services experience, Ralph DiCesare specializes in construction / development lending at Northwest Bank and previously held the same position with Union Planters / Regions Bank. Ralph is involved with the Des Moines Homebuilders Association, is the Treasurer for St. Marys / Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department, and coaches high school football for Martensdale – St. Marys Community Schools.
With 30+ years of financial services experience and an understanding of community banking, Richard specializes in building lasting retail and business relationships within the community. Prior to joining Northwest Bank, he was Bank President for First American Bank in Boca Raton and led a commercial banking team in Boca Raton, FL. Richard is deeply involved in the community and served on the Board of the Ankeny Community School Foundation in 2021 and 2022, is an active member of Ankeny Rotary, was treasurer for the Central Iowa Boy Scouts for 6.5 years, is a volunteer fundraiser for Ankeny Chamber, and a representative of Northwest Bank for the Ankeny Economic Development Corp. His past involvement includes board chair for both Living History Farms and Central Iowa Red Cross.
Ross Taets
Business Banking Manager, VP
5700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Ross is responsible for managing and developing relationships with local businesses in the Des Moines market. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Ross is an active member in the Des Moines community and is involved with Young Variety – The Children’s Charity as VP of Philanthropy, and the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and Ankeny Chamber of Commerce.
Sara holds both an undergraduate and master’s degree from Wayne State College. She began her career at the Spencer Family YMCA before transitioning to Northwest Bank’s Human Resources team. In 2017, she moved to the Omaha area, where she served as a Treasury Management Service Representative. With 8+ years of banking experience, Sara now supports business customers in commercial lending, treasury management, and banking services.
A 2023 graduate of Leadership Sarpy, Sara is also active in the community through the Chamber of Commerce. As a Loan Portfolio Manager, her goal is to help businesses grow and thrive with the support of Northwest Bank. She values building strong relationships with clients and believes the connection to your financial institution is invaluable. Sara is committed to being a compassionate, approachable financial partner, always ready to help find answers and solutions.
Sharon Hotz brings over 25 years of experience in agricultural, commercial, and small business lending, along with expertise in commercial deposits and treasury management. She is dedicated to helping business owners and farmers achieve their financial goals and plan for future success.
A graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sharon combines deep industry knowledge with a personal, relationship-based approach.
She currently serves as President of the Friendship Haven Foundation Board and volunteers with Saint Edmond Catholic Schools. Sharon has also held leadership roles with several local organizations, including Fort Dodge Kiwanis, the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, and Webster County 4-H.
Sid Bodholdt specializes in Agricultural lending and has been an agricultural lender in the Fort Dodge market since 1991. Sid enjoys building relationships with customers to help them succeed. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Agricultural Business. Sid has been active in the community throughout his years in banking. Currently, he is a mentor for the Fort Dodge public school system and member of the 1st Presbyterian Church Foundation Board. He is a past president of the Webster County 4H foundation, past president of the Fort Dodge Chamber of commerce Ag relations committee, past officer of the Sertoma Sundowners, former member of the Webster County Extension Council and the Webster County Fairboard.
With roots in banking since 1998, Staci Heaberlin has had an active presence in the Afton market since 2009. Staci specializes in Management and Agricultural Lending where she welcomes the opportunity to engage one-on-one with our customers to understand their unique needs. She truly appreciates the relationships that have been built and works to continue to exceed expectations with our customers. Beyond banking, Staci is deeply involved in the Clarke and Union County communities. She currently lends her expertise to various organizations, including the Clarke County Zoning Board, Southwestern Community College Ag. Advisory Committee, FFA Advisory Committee, Afton Community Club, and she’s had the honor of serving as the past President of the Murray Community School Board.
Tim brings over 15 years of banking experience in a variety of capacities and focuses on agricultural and commercial banking. He is responsible for developing and servicing commercial businesses to help meet their banking needs while supporting their business growth and development goals. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Finance and a minor in accounting. He is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. Tim currently serves as treasurer for the Mid-Iowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes board, the Ames Chamber of Commerce board, the City of Gilbert zoning board, and coaches youth football and basketball. In the past he has served on the Gilbert Education Foundation board and United Way Analysis of Social Services Team.
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