Leighton State Bank President & CEO Steve Fopma was appointed to the Iowa Bankers Association Board of Directors and assumed his role during the IBA Annual Convention, held September 21-23. Officers were nominated and approved by member banks from across the state.
“As I reflect on my banking career to date, I recognize the tremendous value and benefit that both the bank and I personally have received by being a part of the Iowa Bankers Association. In virtually every issue or challenge that comes up, IBA staff and/or affiliated vendors are able to provide wise counsel or solutions for consideration,” said Steve Fopma, LSB President & CEO. “Because of the value already received, I look forward to serving on the IBA board as a way to give back to an association and an industry that has given so much to me. I also want to do what I can to ensure a strong community banking climate in the state of Iowa. “
“I firmly believe that fostering and promoting an environment conducive to a strong community banking presence is of critical importance for rural Iowa and rural America.”
“As a board member, my primary responsibilities will include maintaining connections with fellow bankers around the state– particularly in the southeast Iowa region– so that I can represent those folks and their perspectives to the association. Board members also assist in defining the overall strategic direction of the association,” said Fopma.
The IBA was founded in 1887 and is an association that enjoys membership from 256 of the 265 banks currently actively operating in Iowa.