Meet Our Ag Bankers

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.

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.

Kaytee brings many years of banking experience and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service while building trusted, long-term relationships with customers. In her current role, she assists agricultural and business customers in achieving their goals and growing their businesses through dependable financial solutions. She takes the time to understand each customer’s unique needs, ensuring guidance that is both personal and reliable. Outside of work, she is actively involved in the community and enjoys being a mom and caring for her family.