Meet Our Business Bankers

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.

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.

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.