Meet Our Staff

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2004.

Areas of expertise: Commercial and Agricultural Lending- including utilization of FSA Guaranteed Loan Program and Young Farmer Loans, Crop Insurance, SBA Loans.

How will you take care of your customers? I'll work hard to exceed my customers' expectations with knowledgeable, friendly customer service. I'll also be available by cell at any time.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2007.

Areas of expertise: Personal and Business Online Banking, Mobile Banking and Mobile Products, Bill Pay, Debit Cards, Remote Deposit Capture and Wire Transactions.

How will you take care of your customers? I will strive to be courteous, prompt and accurate. I am committed to going the extra mile for my customers. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2005.

Areas of expertise: Deposit Operations, Scanning, Teller Operations.

How will you take care of your customers? I am committed to earn customer loyalty by providing the highest level of customer service to each customer I come in contact with.

Years in banking: Jackie re-entered the banking industry in 2015 with 2 years prior experience.

Areas of expertise: Trust Services, Land Management.

How will you take care of your customers? I feel it's crucial to not only meet, but exceed my customers' expectations of what customer service is and should be. I enjoy getting to know our customers and not only being a banking contact, but a friend. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2010.

Areas of expertise: Trust Services and Land Management.

How will you take care of your customers? I am dedicated to providing my clients knowledgeable service, as well as being their partner in estate planning. I am passionate about what I do and making sure it is done correctly and thoroughly. I respect the wishes of my clients and will do everything I can to help them. 

Years in banking: Roger re-entered the banking industry in 1995 with 7 years prior experience.

Areas of expertise: Agricultural Lending, Land Management.

How will you take care of your customers? Our customers expect their banker to not only understand the business of farming, including livestock and crop production, but have an appreciation for the farm family and understand the opportunity it provides to feed the world. Because of my agricultural background, I can relate to their needs and really enjoy helping them succeed. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1993.

Areas of expertise: Teller Transactions and Proof.

How will you take care of your customers? My customers will know they are important to me and to Home State Bank. I hope to make my customers' days a littler brighter by showing them that I care.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1982.

Areas of expertise: Loan Administration

How will you take care of your customers? Through many years of banking, the knowledge I have acquired through our loan system allows me to feel confident to handle any loan questions that may come up. I truly enjoy the interaction I have with my customers and being able to help them in any way.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2018.

Areas of expertise: Teller Transactions and Proof.

How will you take care of your customers? I will greet customers with a friendly smile and provide excellent customer service. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1990.

Areas of expertise: Loan Maintenance, Loan Documentation Preparation, Loan Officer Assistance.

How will you take care of your customers? I will treat each customer with kindness, respect and confidentiality. I have a well-established understanding of banking transactions and will perform those transactions timely and accurately.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1985.

Areas of expertise: Commercial and Agricultural Lending.

How will you take care of your customers? I want my customers to feel like they have a friend in the banking business- because, with me, they do.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2017.

Areas of expertise: Teller Transactions and Proof.

How will you take care of your customers? I will greet them with a smile and a warm welcome. I'll help them with the best of my abilities and provide extraordinary customer service.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2006.

Areas of expertise: Agricultural Lending - including utilization of FSA guaranteed loan program.

How will you take care of your customers? I look forward to developing long-lasting relationships with my customers and learning as much about them and their operations as I can. Providing timely, knowledgeable service is important to me, whether it is in my office or theirs.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1999.

Areas of expertise: Personal and Business Deposit Products, Home Loans, Personal Loans.

How will you take care of your customers? I'll provide exceptional customer service and that is a promise.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2018

Areas of expertise: Teller Transactions and Proof

How will you take care of your customers? I will treat my customers with a smile and a friendly greeting. It's also important to treat them with dignity and respect and let them know they matter.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2001.

Areas of expertise: Commercial and Agricultural Lending, Home Loans, Personal Loans, Crop Insurance.

How will you take care of your customers? I will make my customers my highest priority. I want them to have an extraordinary experience every time we meet. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1976.

Areas of expertise: All areas of overall bank management and supervision.

How will you take care of your customers? My goal is to first listen to my customers needs and then provide them with an unforgettable banking experience.

Years in banking: Re-entered the banking industry in 2017 with 13 years of prior experience.

Areas of expertise: Loan Documentation, Loan Maintenance, Loan Officer Assistance 

How will you take care of your customers? I will bring a positive approach to each customer interaction, while providing efficient and accurate service. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1973.

Areas of expertise: Personal and Business Deposit Products.

How will you take care of your customers? I'll listen to their needs and apprehensions then apply extra care through the account opening process. After they open an account, customers will leave the bank knowing that I am there for them to handle any questions or concerns that may arise. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2014.

Areas of expertise: Personal and Business Deposit Products, Home Loans, Personal Loans.

How will you take care of your customers? My commitment to providing our customers with exceptional service will show in my passion about the work that I do. My goal is to provide every customer with the experience of knowing I am their banker and can assist them on any level.

Years in banking: Amy re-entered the banking industry in 2009 with 3 years prior experience.

Areas of expertise: Personal and Business Deposit Products, Home Loans, Personal Loans.

How will you take care of your customers? For customers who want their banking to stay right at home, Home State Bank is the answer. That means when questions arise, I'm there. I'll take the stress out of their banking and they'll know that I am a phone call away.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1989.

Areas of expertise: Teller Operations, Bookkeeping, ACH (automatic transactions).

How will you take care of your customers? I will go above and beyond to ensure that the customer is taken care of and leaves feeling my bank is extraordinary.

Current Education: I'm a junior at Iowa State University majoring in finance and minoring in financial counseling and planning.

Why Home State: Home State Bank has a great reputation as being first class. The work atmosphere here is amazing. Everyone has fun as well as accomplishes a lot. 

Goals: I hope to develop a greater knowledge of the basics of banking. I also hope to build relationships with both customers and staff. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2001.

Areas of expertise: Loan Maintenance, Loan Documentation Scanning, Loan Officer Assistance.

How will you take care of your customers? I will handle each customer with kindness and get them the help they need.

Years in banking: I have been in the banking industry for 19 years.

Areas of expertise: Compliance and Risk Management

How will you take care of your customers? I will provide friendly, genuine and confidential service to all of my customers every day. My passion for compliance will ensure that you receive an exceptional and professional banking experience. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1989.

Areas of expertise: Deposit Operations, Repurchase Agreement/Sweep Accounts, Burial Trusts, CDARS Accounts.

How will you take care of your customers? I aim to build a long-term relationship with our customers by anticipating and exceeding the customers expectations every time they call or contact us.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2003.

Areas of expertise: Human Resources and Information Technology.

How will you take care of your customers? I want my customers to feel confident that I will go above and beyond to give them extraordinary customer service.

Years in banking: Robin re-entered the banking industry in 2014 with 8 years prior experience.

Areas of expertise: Consumer Loans, Loan Review, Loan Auditing.

How will you take care of your customers? I am committed to matching the best product to the needs of the customer in the friendliest and professional way, assuring that I will be there for questions and all their future needs. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2016.

Areas of expertise: Teller Transactions and Proof.

How will you take care of your customers? I will provide our customers with excellent customer service and consistently provide accurate teller transactions.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2016.

Areas of expertise: Mortgage Loan Processing.

How will you take care of your customers? I have a history of delivering timely, accurate, and confidential service to my customers, and I continue to do so for Home State Bank.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2015.

Areas of expertise: Land Management.

How will you take care of your customers? I will be available to customers. I will listen to their needs and concerns, and offer my services to help in planning and attaining their operational goals.

Current Education: I'm a 2017 graduate of Greene County High School and currently a student at the University of Northern Iowa.

Why Home State Bank: I've grown up as a Home State Bank customer and when the opportunity to work here presented itself, I couldn't pass it up.

Goals During Summer Internship? I hope to improve my personal skills that will help prepare me for a future career. I'm also looking forward to interacting with various members of our community and providing them with the quality service Home State Bank is known for.

Years in banking: Aimee re-entered the banking industry in 2000 with 7 years prior experience.

Areas of expertise: Deposit Operations.

How will you take care of your customers? I don't have a lot of customer contact but when I do, they are #1 priority. I drop what I am doing and concentrate on their needs, whatever that may be. It could include researching their account or helping a business customer with ACH file issues. Most issues are very time sensitive, therefore, giving them prompt attention is a must. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2017.

Areas of expertise: Marketing

How will you take care of your customers? I am excited to build extraordinary relationships that Home State Bank is known for at the bank, at our events and out in the community.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1975.

Areas of expertise: Trust Services and Tax-exempt Accounts.

How will you take care of your customers? I will work with their tax professionals and legal advisors as partners to fulfill their wishes and desires.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2008.

Areas of expertise: Teller Transactions and Proof.

How will you take care of your customers? I will greet them with a smile and do my best to help them with their needs in a prompt and pleasant manner. 

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2017.

Areas of expertise: Loan Review and Loan Compliance.

How will you take care of your customers? I am committed to provide prompt, extraordinary customer service to every customer. I will always ensure our customers are my top priority.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1975.

Areas of expertise: Assistant to the President and CEO, Sid Jones.

How will you take care of your customers? They will be treated like a friend.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2017.

Areas of expertise: Receptionist, Accounts Payable, Teller Transactions.

How will you take care of your customers? As receptionist, I am first point of contact, whether over the phone or in person. I listen to each customer and direct them in a timely manner to the person who can help them.

Years in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1980.

Areas of expertise: Commercial Lending, Tax Credit Financing, Development & Construction Lending, SBA Lending and Agricultural Lending.

How will you take care of your customers? Through a detailed analysis of the customer's business operations, I'll analyze the benefits of the loan and how it impacts the cash flow of their business in a timely manner. This will ultimately bring value to their decision-making process.