Employee Announcement

Tanner Lawton is a farmer working for farmers. As an ag lender for Peoples Bank in the Grand Junction branch, Lawton works with farmers in Greene County and surrounding areas. He’s also a farmer himself, growing crops and raising cattle.

“I love being able to develop relationships with farmers,” Lawton said. “I enjoy being able to assist them in their banking and agriculture needs. I get to build unique relationships with farmers and help them with their operations.”

Lawton...

Jodi Draisey is looking at her transition to the Adel Peoples Bank branch as a chance to reconnect with her community. Draisey, who previously served as Peoples Bank’s Administrative Assistant to the CEO in the Clive branch, recently started working in Adel as the Operations Support Administrator.

It’s an exciting move for Draisey, who actually lives about two blocks from the bank. She will also be more on the frontlines, working with customers, which was one of her original...

Peoples Bank, which continues to see significant growth, has added two new employees to its home mortgage division. Stephanie Avery, Vice President and Regional Home Mortgage Manager, and Trevor Fowler, Mortgage Loan Officer, are the newest members of the Peoples Bank team.

Both will be based out of the Clive office. 

Avery has two decades of banking experience. Born and raised in Des Moines, Avery graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Iowa Central Community...

Every month, we will write a short profile highlighting the employees who make Peoples Bank an integral part of each community. Our employees take the initiative and truly make each branch feel warm and welcoming.  

Mary Schultz likes to take a more flexible approach to her job. While other banks may give clients a sheet with predetermined options, Schultz, Peoples Bank’s...

Every month, we will write a short profile highlighting the employees who make Peoples Bank an integral part of each community. Our employees take the initiative and truly make each branch feel warm and welcoming.  

Dennis Flanery is passionate about his community.

After all, Flanery, the market president in Guthrie Center, grew up in the city he now lives and works in, and the community is a big part of who he is. That’s why he is integral in orchestrating...

Doug Carman, loan officer and executive vice president at Peoples Bank’s Scranton location, will retire at the end of the September. His last work day is Sept. 28.

A 37-year employee of the bank, Carman will still contribute to the organization through his ongoing role as a member on the board of directors. He will also continue to work with farmers on a contractual basis with the bank.

All are welcome to Carman’s retirement party at 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the...

Every month, we will write a short profile highlighting the employees who make Peoples Bank an integral part of each community. Our employees take the initiative and truly make each branch feel warm and welcoming.  

Barb Walker has become a staple at the Grand Junction branch of Peoples Bank.

Barb, who is affectionately known as “Grandma Barb,” has been serving Peoples Bank customers with a smile and care for more than two decades.

But her interest...

After more than 100 years of serving West-central Iowa with its signature People First Banking approach, Peoples Bank, which has nine locations in Greater Des Moines and surrounding communities, is launching an exciting and refreshing new look.

The new brand draws from Peoples Bank’s long, storied history while positioning it for the future of banking. It also officially removed “Trust and Savings” from its name yet will continue to offer the same services.

“Peoples...

Scranton, Iowa – April 2018 – Bank President & COO, John Rigler III, is pleased to announce Tina Kafer has been hired as the Vice President, Branch Manager and Loan Officer in Scranton.  For the past 6 years, Tina worked as a Senior Account Credit Manager with John Deere Financial.

Rigler noted, “We are thrilled Tina is re-joining the bank after a successful 14-year run as Vice President and Loan Officer in our Grand Junction branch.  Her...

Scranton, Iowa:  April 27, 2018 – Bank President & COO, John Rigler III, is pleased to announce that Doug Carman will be joining our bank’s Board of Directors. Recently as Executive Vice President, Ag Lender and Manager in the Greene County market, Doug has been a strong contributor to his community and his team specializing in agricultural lending, customer relationships and bank management for over 35 years. 

“His experience and knowledge...