VisionBank Announces Expansion into Waukee
December 10, 2020

Waukee, IA, December 10, 2020 (Press Release) – VisionBank of Iowa is pleased to announce the expansion of its branch network into Waukee, IA. The new office, located at 45 N Warrior Lane Waukee IA, 50263, is expected to open in January 2021.
The full-service branch will offer commercial banking services and traditional banking products and will feature drive-thru lanes as well as a full-service ATM machine, offering customers 24-hour banking.
“Opening a full-service branch in the Waukee community will be a significant milestone for our bank,” said Paul Jacobson, President and CEO. “We have spent the past 15 years developing a solid customer base in Dallas and Polk counties with our branch in Grimes, which led to the decision of expanding into Waukee. The additional branch will provide added convenience for many of our customers here in the metro and we look forward to expanding our business network opportunities within Waukee.”
Lynn Ricke, a longtime resident of Waukee has a been appointed to the position of Market President and will lead an established team of experienced bankers at the new location. He has over 25 years of banking experience, all of which, has been focused in the Greater Des Moines area. “Waukee is my home,” said Ricke. “I’m looking forward to working alongside a team of local community leaders who have a vested interest in not only the success of VisionBank but the success of our communities and our people.”
In response to the announcement, Heather Miller, Chair of VisionBank of Iowa and its parent company, VisionBank Shares, Inc., said, “We have been evaluating our options to further expand into the markets we serve for quite some time. We believe that this location aligns with our strategic planning and will be a great fit for VisionBank. We look forward to serving the people of Waukee.”
Your VisionBank Waukee Team
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Lynn Ricke Market President |
Ryan Dea VP Commercial Banker |
Heidi Sams Waukee Branch Manager |
Terri Turner Retail Banker III |
Elaine Sheth Retail Banker II |
Barb Wasteney Loan Assistant |
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.