A message from our CEO

“I would like to personally welcome you to Leighton State Bank, your hometown bank. Since our humble beginnings in 1911, our continuous focus has been to be a true community bank with the goal of helping our customers grow financially strong. We are driven to do what is in the best interest of our customers through flexibility and tailored products. Our dedicated staff would welcome the opportunity to get to know you and begin the process today of helping you grow financially strong with LSB.”

Steve Fopma, President/CEO

Our Team

Ag/Commercial Lending

Ben Thomas

Credit Relationship Manager Contact Ben

Val Stewart

Credit Support Specialist Contact Val

Dwaine Knouse

Relationship Development Officer Contact Dwaine

Shannon De Bruin

Credit Relationship Support Specialist Contact Shannon

John De Berg

Relationship Management Officer Contact John

Howard Clancy

Relationship Development Officer Contact Howard

Jim Baker

Relationship Development Officer Contact Jim

Jeff Akers

Relationship Management Officer Contact Jeff

Board of Directors

Wendy Sims

Board Member Contact Wendy

Dan Gleason

Board Member Contact Dan

Mark Ellingson

Board Member Contact Mark

Lynn Donahue

Board Member Contact Lynn

Jim Brandl

Board Member Contact Jim

Cyndi Atkins

Board Member Contact Cyndi

Joel Cornilsen

Chief Operating Officer Contact Joel

Steve Fopma

President/CEO Contact Steve

Executive

Verna Ver Meer

Human Resources & IT Contact Verna

Joel Cornilsen

Chief Operating Officer Contact Joel

Bob Claypool

Chief Lending Officer Contact Bob

Steve Fopma

President/CEO Contact Steve

Mick Snieder

Registered Representative Contact Mick

Investment Services

Mick Snieder

Registered Representative Contact Mick

Kaylee Ryan

Administrative Assistant Contact Kaylee

Ashley Recker

Administrative Assistant Contact Ashley

Carla Lockridge

Administrative Assistant Contact Carla

Tyler Klyn

Registered Representative Contact Tyler

Operations

Angie Van Gorp

Risk Officer Contact Angie

Kimberly Tuttle

Operations Manager Contact Kimberly

Nicole Goodenow

Marketing Manager Contact Nicole

Darci Bogaard

Operations Support Specialist Contact Darci

Residential Lending

Melissa Van Der Hart

Mortgage Loan Officer | NMLS ID: 526335 Contact Melissa

Amanda Nelson

Mortgage Loan Officer | NMLS ID: 1520889 Contact Amanda

Jessica Mollema

Loan Assistant Contact Jessica

Judy Jenison

Loan Assistant | NMLS ID: 819095 Contact Judy

Nicole Dingeman

Mortgage Loan Officer | NMLS ID: 1405820 Contact Nicole

Retail Banking

Madison Van Gilst Van Gilst

Relationship Banker Contact Madison Van Gilst

Alan McCleeary

Business Relationship Specialist Contact Alan

Ruth Veenstra

Retail/Credit Relationship Specialist Contact Ruth

Alicia Roozeboom

Relationship Specialist Contact Alicia

Emily Lanphier

Relationship Specialist Contact Emily

Linda Kruseman

Relationship Banker Contact Linda

Debbie Kooker

Relationship Banker Contact Debbie

Kristina Jones

Relationship Specialist Contact Kristina

Megan Dirks

Retail/Credit Relationship Specialist Contact Megan

Sandy De Jong

Receptionist Contact Sandy

Rosie De Bruin

Relationship Banker Contact Rosie

Denise Becker

Relationship Bank Manager- Monroe Contact Denise

Careers

Leighton State Bank is a growing community bank and we are often looking for people who will build relationships with our customers to help them grow financially strong. If you are inspired by working for a locally-owned and managed community bank, reach out to us today!

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Reasons to work at Leighton State Bank

  • The opportunity to work with great people in an engaging environment
  • Professional challenges and opportunities for growth
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
  • PTO (paid time off) – available upon start date
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flex spending plan
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid holidays

Available Positions

Relationship Banker- Openings in Monroe and Knoxville

Are you a naturally enthusiastic individual with a ready smile and a willingness to create a positive experience for our customers? Do you enjoy building and maintaining relationships and have a desire to help our customers grow financially strong? Then Leighton State Bank has an exciting opportunity for you! We currently have a full-time position open for a Relationship Banker that would include a rotation of Saturday mornings.

Since this position plays an integral part in the success of the bank, we are seeking an individual who enjoys interacting with the public, has a professional demeanor, a keen attention to details and outstanding customer service skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and warmly welcome customers to the bank;
  • Competently assist customers in establishing banking relationships including consumer and business accounts, Certificates of Deposit, and other products and services in accordance with bank procedures and regulatory requirements;
  • Maintain a well-developed working knowledge of the products and services offered by the bank; assist customers in determining best options by assessing and identifying customer needs and recommending products that contribute to their financial success;
  • Provide on-going support for existing deposit account relationships; Respond to customer inquiries and assist with customer issues;
  • Process customer account transactions efficiently and accurately and in compliance with bank procedures and regulatory requirements; Accurately balance cash drawers;
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of customer information;

Submit your resume in person, by mail or electronically to:

Leighton State Bank
Attn: HR Dept.
900 Washington Street
Pella, IA 50219
HR@leightonbank.jb

Leighton State Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

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In 1911 we opened our doors as Farmers Savings Bank in Leighton. As a true community bank, we started with a goal to represent the interest of our local customers and shareholders.
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In 1997, LSB established a location in the Dutch community of Pella. As our outreach to customers grew, so did our footprint as we expanded to our current home on Washington Street.
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LSB acquired Monroe State Bank in 2014, expanding our services to the Monroe community.
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In more than 100 years, we’ve expanded our locations and our services but our commitment to our customers has remained the same. Our mission is to equip you to grow financially strong.

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