Sioux Falls, SD – Bank Midwest continues to expand its leadership team in Sioux Falls with the addition of Karen Waller, Vice President of Business Banking. Waller is a seasoned banker with nearly 40 years of experience.
Waller began her banking career after a college professor suggested she go to work for a bank and learn as much as she could. Since then, she’s gained extensive knowledge in commercial lending, retail banking, and all facets of bank products and services.
“Karen’s reputation as a banker is excellent, and her experience in getting to know customers well and understanding their needs is vitally important,” said Rick Rysavy, Market President. “Karen’s dedication to the banking industry is notable, including spending 35+ years in her last position. We’re fortunate she chose Bank Midwest.”
Kathy Thorson, Executive Vice President of Client Experience added, “Karen provides exceptional care for her customers. She works hard to understand their goals, communicates well, and provides them with a level of service that is beyond their expectations.”
Waller is an active member of her community, serving on the boards of Boy Scouts of America and Junior Achievement and as the Vice President of Rotary West, to name a few. She has a BA in Business and Psychology from Buena Vista University. Karen and her husband, Doug, live in Sioux Falls where they raised their 4 children and continue to appreciate all the opportunities the city provides.
“I’m excited to be part of the Bank Midwest team,” said Waller. “Understanding the unique needs of my customers and delivering personal service is important to me. I believe the team at Bank Midwest is positioned to deliver a great experience, something you should expect from your bank and your banker.”
Bank Midwest is an employee-owned organization with 11 locations throughout Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. The financial institution has assets exceeding $1 billion, and is a full-service financial institution offering loans and traditional FDIC-insured accounts, as well as insurance, investment and trust services. *Investments and insurance services are not deposits, not FDIC insured, not guaranteed by the bank and may go down in value.