Jon Hummel Honored by American Banker Association with 2024 Emerging Leader Award
Jon Hummel, Vice President, Commercial Banker at West Bank was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of the 2024 ABA Emerging Leaders Award. This award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and their local communities. Hummel […]
Personal Online Banking and Mobile Banking are Getting an Upgrade!
On October 3, 2024, West Bank was recognized with a Strategic Headquarters Investment Award at The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2024 Economic Impact Awards. The event recognizes regional companies for their significant contributions toward the economic vitality of Greater Des Moines, such as capital investment, job creation, and facility expansion. West Bank’s headquarters opened on […]
West Bank Receives Strategic Headquarters Investment Award
On October 3, 2024, West Bank was recognized with a Strategic Headquarters Investment Award at The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2024 Economic Impact Awards. The event recognizes regional companies for their significant contributions toward the economic vitality of Greater Des Moines, such as capital investment, job creation, and facility expansion. West Bank’s headquarters opened on […]
Barry Cropp and Al Petersen Recognized by Iowa Bankers Association for 50 Years of Service
On September 16, 2024, the Iowa Bankers Association honored Barry Cropp and Al Petersen for their remarkable 50-year careers in banking. Barry currently serves as a front desk receptionist at West Bank’s Headquarters in West Des Moines. Al retired in December 2023 as a Commercial Banker. Throughout both of their long careers in banking, Barry […]
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Reminder
The following is a press release issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on July 26, 2024, regarding the new reporting requirements for many businesses in the United States. This is solely being provided as an informative resource, as West Bank will not collect or share this information and will not take part in […]
West Bank Wins Two Communicator Awards for “Standing Strong” Video
The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts has named West Bank as a winner of an Award of Excellence (Financial Services) and an Award of Distinction (Corporate Image) for the bank’s new video, Standing Strong, during their 30th Annual Communicator Awards event in New York. This video, narrated by actor Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager), […]
West Bank Donates Furniture to Nonprofit Neighbor
Left to Right: Cara Kennedy-Ode, Board Chair (CSA); Brett Stiles, Operations Manager (CSA); Christina Smith, President and CEO (CSA); Jason Ruppert, SVP/Commercial Banker (West Bank); Jon Hummel, VP/Commercial Banker (West Bank); Sara Larson, VP/Central Iowa Retail Manager (West Bank) As West Bank opened its new headquarters 3330 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, the furniture […]
West Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting at New Headquarters
On May 1, 2024, West Bank held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new headquarters building, located at 3330 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Dave Nelson, Chair and CEO of West Bank, opened the ceremony by mentioning West Bank as being the oldest business of any kind to be founded […]
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
The following is a press release issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on January 1, 2024 regarding the new reporting requirements for many businesses in the United States. This is solely being provided as an informative resource, as West Bank will not collect or share this information and will not take part in […]
West Bank Opens New Office in Mankato
On November 20, 2023, West Bank opened a new, state-of-the-art building located at 1911 Premier Drive in Mankato, Minnesota. The building is 15,000 square feet and includes a lounge, rooftop entertaining space, golf simulator and a walk-in lobby. The new location also features a 24-hour drive-up ATM and a drive-up Interactive Teller Machine. The West […]