Meet Our Ag Bankers

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.

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.

Jill Oltmanns joined the Northwest Bank team in 2020.  She graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Agricultural Business and International Agriculture.  Jill previously worked for a meat processing plant where she learned how to buy hogs and USDA price report.  She is currently a Loan Portfolio Manager specializing in helping customers analyze their operation’s finances and further develop their position in the Ag industry.  Jill farms corn and soybeans along with raising hogs with her father, brother, uncle, and cousins in her time outside of the bank.  Family farms are near and dear to her heart.  Jill is active in the Le Mars community.  She serves on the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, the 4-H Foundation Board, the United Way Board, and teaches Faith Formation at her local church.  Jill enjoys participating in community activities, listening to podcasts, helping her husband on the farm, and spending quality time with family.