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Keegan Wilkening Appointed VP Commercial Lender For Grimes

January 11, 2021

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Grimes, IA. --- (Press Release) --- Brian Vahle, Market President VisionBank of Iowa, is pleased to announce the hiring of Keegan Wilkening as VP Commercial Banker for the Grimes Market. Keegan will office at the Grimes branch located at 925 SE Gateway Drive Grimes, IA 50111.

Keegan has spent much of his career working in commercial lending where he specialized in: Investor and owner occupied commercial real estate and  commercial and residential real estate construction.

“We’re eager to have Keegan join our Grimes team,” said Brian Vahle, Grimes Market President for VisionBank. “He’s got a wealth of knowledge in the in the commercial real estate field that we’re excited to tap into and I expect him to be a great asset for our team moving forward.”

In his new role, Keegan will be responsible for growing and maintaining strong customer relationships and managing a commercial portfolio in the Grimes and Greater Des Moines area.

When asked about his new position Keegan said, “We have a great staff here in Grimes, covering everything from personal banking, mortgage and treasury management to commercial and business lending. I am happy and humble to be part of this dynamic team and look forward to growing with Grimes and our surrounding communities.”

Keegan and his wife, Haylee, currently live in Waukee with their son Leo.  Keegan is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa’s Real Estate and Finance program and is an active member of the community. He is a committed member of the Rotary Club of Waukee as well as the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association, among several other notable organizations in Grimes and the surrounding areas.

About VisionBank

VisionBank is a locally owned and operated FDIC insured commercial bank with branches in Ames, Boone, Grimes, Huxley, Ogden, and Waukee, plus a mortgage office in West Des Moines.

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