Lance Lansing named President at United Bank & Trust
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UNITED BANK & TRUST ANNOUNCES
PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION
MARSHALLTOWN, IA – United Bank & Trust Co. announces the upcoming retirement of.jpg)
President Robert Thomas later this year and the appointment of Lance Lansing as his successor.
Thomas will retire following 10 years of dedicated leadership at United Bank & Trust and a distinguished banking career spanning more than 40 years. Since joining the Bank, he has played an instrumental role in strengthening United Bank & Trust’s presence in the Marshalltown community while upholding its longstanding commitment to relationship-focused community banking.
“Robert’s leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact across our organization and throughout the Marshalltown area,” said John Nelson, CEO of Ames National Corporation. “We are grateful for his many contributions and wish him all the best as he approaches retirement.”
To ensure a seamless transition, United Bank & Trust has hired Lance Lansing to serve as President upon Thomas’s retirement. In this role, Lansing will oversee customer relationships, community engagement, and daily operations while continuing the Bank’s commitment to personalized service and community banking excellence.
“Lance is a respected leader with a deep commitment to community banking and relationship-based service,” Nelson said. “We are excited to welcome him to United Bank & Trust and are confident that his experience, leadership, and dedication will strengthen our organization, enhance the customer experience, and support continued growth in Marshalltown.”
Lansing brings community banking and financial services experience to the position. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Commercial Lending at Apple River State Bank, where he managed and expanded loan portfolios while strengthening the bank’s business development efforts. Over the coming months, Lansing will work closely with Thomas to ensure a smooth transition and continued service excellence.
“United Bank & Trust has built a strong reputation as a trusted financial partner and an active supporter of Marshalltown,” Lansing said. “I am honored to join the team and look forward to building on that legacy while fostering meaningful connections throughout the community.”
United Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Ames National Corporation, operates two locations in Marshalltown and has proudly served the community since 2002. The Bank offers a full range of banking services to individuals, businesses, and agricultural customers. Ames National Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol ATLO.