West Bank is pleased to announce that John Sorensen has joined the West Bancorporation, Inc. and West Bank Board of Directors.

Sorensen recently retired as President and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA), where he served from 1997 through January 2025. He joined the IBA in 1986 and, under his leadership, the organization became the largest state banking association in the country, with a team of over 200 professionals serving more than 200 member banks. During his tenure, the IBA significantly expanded its advocacy efforts, workforce development initiatives, and community bank solutions in insurance, mortgage, and regulatory compliance.

Sorensen has held leadership roles on the boards of the American Bankers Association, SHAZAM, Inc., the Iowa Business Council, the Iowa PBS Foundation, and many other community and economic development organizations. He is an executive advisory board member emeritus of the University of Northern Iowa’s David W. Wilson College of Business and a recipient of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Leadership for Iowa Award.

“John brings a deep understanding of the banking industry, a strong record of leadership, and a genuine commitment to community and economic development,” said Dave Nelson, Chair and CEO of West Bank. “We’re honored to welcome him to our board and look forward to his contributions.”

The West Bank Board of Directors is made up of accomplished leaders who are active in their communities and committed to supporting West Bank’s mission of relationship-based banking.