Michele Werner

JOHNSTON, IA September 1, 2020 — Michele Werner, Sr. Vice President at State Bank of Toledo in Toledo, has been appointed to serve on the Iowa Bankers Association’s Advocacy and Policy Committee. The committee, composed of senior level bank management professionals from across the state, is responsible for developing and guiding the association’s legislative and advocacy efforts.

“We’re pleased to have Michele serving on the IBA Advocacy and Policy Committee. Her expertise and commitment will provide direction for the association as it identifies and develops solutions for various policy issues,” said Sharon Presnall, senior vice president of government relations and compliance at the IBA. “The association is engaged in a wide variety of legislative issues, and it is vitally important that bankers themselves set the direction for the industry because they are in the best position to understand how various laws, rules and regulations impact their banks, communities and customers.”

Michele brings 28 years of banking experience to the advocacy group. As Compliance Officer and Sr. Vice President at State Bank of Toledo her knowledge of bank regulation, law, and how it affects daily duties within a financial institution are key to the organization’s success. “I’m looking forward to sharing ideas from east central Iowa through a well-respected organization that has a direct connection to our statewide and federally elected leaders,” said Michele Werner.

About the Iowa Bankers Association

The Iowa Bankers Association represents Iowa banks and savings institutions. Iowa bankers are committed to the values of honesty, hard work and community service, and have been a trusted resource for Iowans for more than 100 years. Iowa banks offer FDIC insurance and lend $69.4 billion to help individuals, business owners and agriculture. More than 30,000 Iowans work at an Iowa bank, and bank employees volunteer more than 300,000 hours to support local communities each year. To learn more, visit www.iowabankers.com.