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
Departments
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!

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.