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
Retail Banking
Denise Becker
Relationship Bank Manager – Monroe & Knoxville Contact Denise
Rosie De Bruin
Relationship Banker Contact Rosie
Megan Dirks
Retail/Credit Relationship Specialist Contact Megan
Maddy Findley
Retail Relationship Specialist Contact Maddy
Kristina Jones
Relationship Specialist Contact Kristina
Debbie Kooker
Retail/Credit Relationship Specialist Contact Debbie
Linda Kruseman
Receptionist/Relationship Banker Support Contact Linda
Alan McCleeary
Business Relationship Specialist Contact Alan
Christine Osborn
Relationship Banker Contact Christine
Alicia Roozeboom
Relationship Specialist Contact Alicia
Haley Schrader
Relationship Banker Contact Haley
Madi Van Gilst
Relationship Banker Contact Madi
Ruth Veenstra
Retail/Credit Relationship Specialist Contact Ruth
Taryn Wittenburg
Relationship Banker Contact Taryn
Ag/Commercial Lending
Jeff Akers
Relationship Management Officer Contact Jeff
Danielle Ambers
Relationship Portfolio Associate Contact Danielle
Jim Baker
Relationship Development Officer Contact Jim
John De Berg
Relationship Management Officer Contact John
Shannon De Bruin
Credit Relationship Support Specialist Contact Shannon
Josh Dow
Credit Relationship Support Specialist Contact Josh
Dwaine Knouse
Relationship Development Officer Contact Dwaine
Emily Lanphier
Relationship Portfolio Associate Contact Emily
Val Stewart
Credit Support Specialist Contact Val
Ben Thomas
Credit Relationship Manager Contact Ben
Residential Lending
Melissa VanDerHart
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS ID: 526335 Contact Melissa
Chase Bellon
Residential Mortgage Lender NMLS ID: 2656318 Contact Chase
Nicole Dingeman
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS ID: 1405820 Contact Nicole
Judy Jenison
Loan Assistant NMLS ID: 819095 Contact Judy
Jessica Mollema
Residential Loan Specialist Contact Jessica
Investment Services
Paige Farrell
Communication & Event Coordinator Contact Paige
Tyler Klyn
Registered Representative Contact Tyler
Carla Lockridge
Administrative Assistant Contact Carla
Ashley Recker
Administrative Assistant Contact Ashley
Kaylee Ryan
Administrative Assistant Contact Kaylee
Mick Snieder
Registered Representative Contact Mick
Executive
Stacey Bone
Chief People Officer Contact Stacey
Bob Claypool
Chief Lending Officer Contact Bob
Joel Cornilsen
Chief Operating Officer Contact Joel
Steve Fopma
President/CEO Contact Steve
Mick Snieder
Registered Representative Contact Mick
Angie Van Gorp
Risk Officer Contact Angie
Operations
Darci Bogaard
Operations Support Specialist Contact Darci
Nicole Goodenow
Marketing Manager Contact Nicole
Chace Palm
Risk Specialist Contact Chace
Kimberly Tuttle
Operations Manager Contact Kimberly
Board of Directors
Cyndi Atkins
Board Member Contact Cyndi
Jim Brandl
Board Member Contact Jim
Joel Cornilsen
Chief Operating Officer Contact Joel
Lynn Donahue
Board Member Contact Lynn
Mark Ellingson
Board Member Contact Mark
Steve Fopma
President/CEO Contact Steve
Dan Gleason
Board Member Contact Dan
Wendy Sims
Board Member Contact Wendy
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
Leighton State Bank is an equal opportunity employer.