Meet Our Staff
Bankers & Lenders with Your Best Interests in Mind
We like to say that we are “Leaders in Building Lasting Relationships” because each of our staff members tries to make the most of the relationship they have with you. It’s what allows us to better understand your needs and provide the right solution every time.
Meet the staff of Home State Bank who works every day to serve the community and help you achieve your goals.
Main Office
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Bob Allen
Senior Vice President & Business Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7208 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Kristal Baugh
Assistant Vice President & Electronic Banking Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Deposit Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-7216 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Nicole Bollenbaugh
Deposit Operations Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Deposit Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Melissa Campbell
Loan Production Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-7258 Get in touch with meYears in banking: I started in banking in 2010.
Areas of expertise: Customer Service, Loan Documentation, Loan Maintenance and Commercial Lender Assistance
How will you take care of your customers? I strive to provide an outstanding customer service experience for my customer by presenting myself as a single point of contact. It Is important to me that I have the customer’s confidence and trust to take care of them with all of their banking needs.
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Jackie Cunningham
Marketing Manager & Culture Coordinator
Location: Main Office Division: Administrative Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Jackie re-entered the banking industry in 2015 with 2 years prior experience.
Areas of expertise: Advertising, Branding, Sponsorships, Events.
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. -
Danille Curtis
Vice President, Trust Officer & Culture Director
Location: Main Office Division: Trust Team Phone: (515) 386-7201 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Matea Engman
Personal Banking Associate
Location: Main Office Division: Personal Bankers Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Recently joined the banking industry.
Areas of expertise: Teller Transactions.
How will you take care of your customers? I will be positive, show respect and have fun. I want each customer to have a good experience every time they visit Home State Bank. -
Kyla Frehse
Teller Administrator
Location: Main Office Division: Teller Team Phone: (515) 386-2131Years 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. -
Jackie Gannon
Loan Operations Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-7232 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Bob Goeken
Vice President & Business Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7207 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Lana Greimann
Human Resource Administrator
Location: Main Office Division: Administrative Team Phone: (515) 386-7259 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1985.
Areas of expertise: HR, Project Management and Administrative.
How will you take care of your customers? I will listen to your needs and help obtain the best solution to assist you.
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Adam Heun
Vice President & Business Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7236 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Eric Hockenberry
Vice President, Business Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7257 Get in touch with meYears in banking: I started in banking in 2008
Area of Expertise: Commercial Banking
How you will take care of your customers: I work to provide a relationship-oriented approach to each client. I will work to get to know their business to be a financial partner to help them grow and succeed with an appropriate financial structure. Customers can trust knowing they can have a conversation directly with me and we can work out a financial solution together.
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Teresa Hoyle
Vice President & Personal Banking Manager
NMLS: 728326
Location: Main Office Division: Consumer Lenders Phone: (515) 386-7222 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Ashley Johnston
Business Banker
NMLS: 868376
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7235 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Casey Johnston
Personal Banking Associate
Location: Main Office Division: Personal Bankers Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: I began my career in banking in 2014.
Areas of expertise: Personal and Business Deposit Products
How will you take care of your customers? I will go above and beyond to make sure each customer is taken care of in a timely manner. I enjoy getting to know each one of my customers.
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Sid Jones
President & CEO
Location: Main Office Division: Administrative Team Phone: (515) 386-7209 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Noah Juergensen
Business Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7256 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Just beginning my career in the industry.
Areas of expertise: Ag lending
How will you take care of your customers? I will strive to create the highest level of trust between myself and the customer. While helping my customers grown and expand their operation; I hope to build lasting relationships with each one of them.
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Tamera Keck
Loan Operations Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears 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.
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Linda Kunzmann
Loan Operations Specialist
NMLS: 712824
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 1986.
Areas of expertise: I have worked in all aspects of banking, most recently in lending and compliance.
How will you take care of your customers: It is important to me to “know my customers”, anticipate their needs and respond promptly in a manner that exceeds their expectations.
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Tami Larimore
Vice President & Business Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7251 Get in touch with meYears in Banking: I have been in Banking since 1996
Areas of Expertise: Commercial and Ag Lending
How will you take care of your customers? I strive to build lasting relationships with my customers and provide them with the best customer service possible. I want my customers to know that I want to learn about them and their business and I am always there to help.
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Joan McCollom
Personal Banking Associate
Location: Main Office Division: Personal Bankers Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Marcus Mechaelsen
Mortgage Loan Operations Manager
Location: Main Office Division: Mortgage Lenders Phone: (515) 386-7247 Get in touch with meYears in banking: started in the banking industry in 2019
Areas of expertise: mortgage loan processing and underwriting
How will you take care of your customers? I will provide extraordinary customer service. It is my mission to deliver accurate information in a timely manner.
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Amy Milligan
Vice President, Personal Banker & Mortgage Specialist
NMLS: 1092551
Location: Main Office Division: Consumer Lenders Phone: (515) 386-7219 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Rhonda Morlan
Assistant Vice President, Deposit Operations Manager & BSA Officer
Location: Main Office Division: Deposit Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-7234 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Linda Olerich
Loan Operations Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Sherry Palmer
Personal Banker Administrator
Location: Main Office Division: Deposit Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-7220 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Michelle Peacock
Loan Accounting Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Michelle started in the banking industry in 2018
Areas of expertise: Trust and Land Management Administration
How will you take care of your customers? I strive to build lasting relationships with my customers and provide them with quality service. -
Carrie Peters
Accounting Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Trust Team Phone: (515) 386-7255 Get in touch with meYears in banking: I'm new to the banking industry and looking forward to this new chapter.
Areas of expertise: Accounting and review of tax documents.
How will you take care of your customers? While I will not be working with customers directly, I will say that my husband and I have been customers of HSB and on the receiving end of their outstanding customer service the whole time we've lived in Jefferson. I'm excited to now be part of their culture, values and vision in serving Greene County and surrounding areas.
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Maddy Petrie
Personal Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Personal Bankers Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: New to the banking industry
Areas of expertise: Customer Service, Teller Transactions
How will you take care of your customers? I will make sure that I give every customer the best possible service I can give them and have them leaving knowing they are satisfied with Home State Bank.
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Cara Reedy
Personal Banking Associate
Location: Main Office Division: Personal Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7252 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2016.
Areas of expertise: Personal & Business Deposit Products, Bookkeeping
How will you take care of your customers: I’m new to this area of banking, my previous experience is in the back-office part of banking. But I love to help people and am ready to get started helping customers with all of their banking needs.
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Lacie Robbins
Vice President, Information Security Officer
Location: Main Office Division: Administrative Team Phone: (515) 386-7204 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2003.
Areas of expertise: 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. -
Deana Rothmeyer
Loan Production Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2001.
Areas of expertise: Loan Documentation, Loan Maintenance, Loan Officer Assistance
How will you take care of your customers: With accurate documents, a positive attitude and efficient customer focused service, my customers will leave knowing Home State is the bank for them.
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Tabatha Shahan
Business Banker & Credit Analyst
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7249Years in banking: I started in the banking industry in 2018.
Areas of expertise: Credit Quality
How will you take care of your customers? I am dedicated to being another friendly face at Home State Bank. I will treat each customer with the upmost respect they deserve.
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Myschelle Silbaugh
Loan Operations Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2016.
Areas of expertise: Loan Maintenance, Loan Documentation Preparation, Loan Officer Assistance.
How will you take care of your customers? I will provide our customers with excellent customer service. -
Tiffany Sohm
Enterprise Risk Manager
Location: Main Office Division: Administrative Team Phone: (515) 386-7205 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Tiffany started here career twelve years ago when she was a summer intern here at the bank. In 2008, she joined the FDIC as a bank examiner. In late 2019 Tiffany joined the Home State Bank team as a full time employee.
Areas of expertise: Loan Review, Internal Audit, Risk Management
How will you take care of your customers? Most of my work will be done behind the scenes, so I will not have a lot of contact with customers. However, I will help identify, monitor, and control risk across the bank, which will protect our depositors and allow us to continue to provide excellent banking services. When I do have customer contact, I will focus on the needs of the customer and ensure that all concerns are addressed in a timely manner. -
Gerry Stein
Land Manager
Location: Main Office Division: Trust Team Phone: (515) 386-7203 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Aimee Stratton
Vice President, Cashier & Senior Operations Officer
Location: Main Office Division: Administrative Team Phone: (515) 386-7233 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Shannon Thorpe
Mortgage Processing Specialist
Location: Main Office Division: Mortgage Lenders Phone: (515) 386-7250 Get in touch with meYears in banking: First year in banking.
Areas of expertise: Customer Service and mortgage document preparation.
How will you take care of your customers? Although I will not have many face to face interactions with customers, I will go the extra mile to take care of my customers by ensuring the information I provide is accurate and done in a timely fashion. -
Troy Ticknor
Business Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Business Bankers Phone: (515) 386-7225 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2013.
Areas of expertise: Commercial Lending, Construction Lending, SBA Lending, Agricultural Lending.
How will you take care of your customers? I will work hard to not only meet, but exceed my customers expectations by providing good, quality information and assisting with all of their needs.
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Deb Walker
Vice President & Trust Officer
Location: Main Office Division: Trust Team Phone: (515) 386-7217 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Shelby Wiggins
Personal Banking Associate
Location: Main Office Division: Teller Team Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2018
Areas of expertise: Teller Transaction and Proof.
How will you take care of your customers? I will work hard to provide my customers with great service and help them to the best of my abilities. I will also do my best to make everyone feel welcome here at Home State Bank.
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Megan Wilson
Assistant Vice President & Loan Operations Manager
Location: Main Office Division: Loan Operations Team Phone: (515) 386-7246 Get in touch with meYears 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. -
Heather Wuebker
Personal Banking Associate
Location: Main Office Division: Personal Bankers Phone: (515) 386-2131 Get in touch with meYears in banking: Started in the banking industry in 2017.
Areas of expertise: Personal and Business Deposit Products.
How will you take care of your customers? I listen to each customer and help them in a timely manner. -
Benjamin Yoder
Executive Vice President, Senior Loan Officer, Business Banker
Location: Main Office Division: Administrative Team Phone: (515) 386-7226 Get in touch with meYears 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.