Rooted in Family Values

Committed To Community Banking

Dwight and Neal Conover bought First National Bank Creston in 1984, they then acquired Northwest Bank in Spencer in 1988.

We believe there is a bright future, and a need for banks owned and managed by people with strong roots in the community. With over 400 full-time employees across Iowa and eastern Nebraska, we are a leading employer attracting skilled leadership and management.

Our Mission

Building Relationships - Exceeding Expectations.

Our strategic plan describes our commitment to remain family owned and focuses on serving the communities we currently serve as well as the communities we hope to serve in the future.

Our plan is based on a few, simple core values. These values are expressed in our commitments to our communities, customers and employees.

The Employer of Choice

With over 400 full-time employees across Iowa and eastern Nebraska, we are a leading employer attracting skilled leadership and management.

The Bank of Choice

Financial solutions and superior service are key to meeting your goals.

Safe and Sound

Northwest is well-capitalized and strong by all definitions.

Market-Centric

Our staff is committed to giving our customers a great customer experience.

 

Iowa Bankers Association Honors Neal and Dwight Conover with Leach Leadership Award

“Neal and Dwight are part of a quintessential American story, starting from humble beginnings and succeeding through hard work and a desire to support the communities they serve,” said John Sorensen, president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association. “For more than four decades, they have operated under the motto — leave it better than you found it. In turn, their bank team members, customers and communities have thrived.”

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Image Of Neal And Dwight Conover Accepting The Leach Leadership Award

     

    Management Team

    Meet the Executive Team of Northwest Financial Corp and Each of Our Banks.

    Neal Conover_Headshot

    Neal Conover
    Board Member

    Dwight Conover
    Chairman

    Greg Post

    Greg Post
    President & CEO

    Alex Oponski

    Alex Oponski
    Chief People Officer

    Dave Ward

    David Ward
    Chief Credit Officer

    Brent Johnson

    Brent Johnson
    Chief Financial Officer

    Sandra Marcus Lindgren

    Sandra Marcus Lindgren
    Chief Risk & Audit Officer

    Ted Wallinger

    Ted Wallinger
    Vice President of Finance

    Sara Frerichs

    Sara Frerichs
    Director of Credit Admin, EVP

    Virginia Pruss

    Virginia Pruss
    Executive Assistant

     

    Careers at Northwest Bank

    We are committed to the success of our employees at and outside of work and offer each member of our team the resources and opportunities to prosper.

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    Meet Our Board of Directors

    The talented Northwest Bank executive leadership team has a passion for community banking and inspiring our team for greatness.

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    Experience the Northwest Bank difference--the better banking experience. Contact us today and let's build a brighter financial future together!