Our Team

TS Bank Officers

 

Kevin Forristall – President

Kevin serves as President for TS Bank and TS Banking Group. He joined the TS Bank team in 2008 as the company’s first credit analyst. He has served in a number of leadership roles while establishing and building out a number of different business units related to credit, investments, analytics, balance sheet management, and organizational strategic planning. Kevin has been a member of the company’s leadership team since 2010 and the company’s EVP since 2018. Forristall, a local from Macedonia, Iowa, holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, possesses an MBA, Creighton University, and BS in Business Administration, Morningside College.

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Dave Wise – President of Community Banking

Dave was named Market President for TS Bank in October 2018 and promoted to SVP of Business Banking two years later. He has 20 years of financial services industry experience, including credit analysis, treasury management, relationship management, commercial and business banking, along with equipment and real estate financing. Dave earned his undergraduate degree and MBA from Creighton University. Dave has served on numerous boards and community organizations and currently is a member of the Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Children’s Square, the Iowa West Foundation Placemaking Advisory Committee, and the Friends of the Council Bluffs Public Library. In his free time he enjoys volunteering in the community, the arts, coaching youth sports, exercising, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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Austin Diehm – Market President, Council Bluffs

Austin leads our Council Bluffs team as the Market President.  Austin has been a local community banker for nearly 20 years, starting as a teller in his late teens.  Austin has served in various banking roles, including commercial lending, treasury management, and merchant processing, among several others.  Austin holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Leadership from Grace University, which he applies every day as he fulfills his various responsibilities. Austin is a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs, where he lives with his wife and 4 children.  Austin enjoys giving back to his community through various boards, as well as serving his local church family. 

712-524-8156


 

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Dan Rossell – Chief Credit Officer/Market President, Atlantic

Dan currently serves as the Chief Credit Officer/Market President for the Atlantic branch. Prior to TS Bank, Dan worked for Rolling Hills Bank and Trust in Atlantic for 21 years where he was involved with all facets of banking including, ag and commercial lending, Compliance Officer, Market President and Senior Leader. Dan is a graduate of Northwestern College, holding a BA in Business Administration with career concentrations in Finance and Economics. Additionally, he graduated from the School of Banking with special honors. 

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Tysen Christensen – Market President/VP of Regional Ag, Corning

Tysen’s career in banking began immediately after his college graduation in 2004 as a CSR/Teller in Corning. He started his lending career with Okey Vernon Bank in 2006 and progressed to his current role as the Market President for Corning and VP of Regional Ag Banking for TS Bank who acquired Okey Vernon Bank in 2016.  Tysen enjoys taking a hands-on approach and being a true partner for his clients.  He has deep knowledge in the ag industry from helping manage input costs to finding the right hedging strategy. Tysen appreciates helping his farm clients through the many aspects of managing a farming operation.

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Russ Maguire – VP, Consumer Credit, Treynor

Russ joined TS Bank in 1986 as a loan rep, and over the years has moved into his current position as VP of Consumer Lending and Lending Compliance Officer. He oversees the consumer lending area and assists with training the Universal Bankers on consumer lending and compliance. He is also involved with consumer real estate lending including construction, home equity and secondary market home loan financing. Russ graduated from Tarkio College in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Admin and minor in Economics. He has worked with both Ag/Commercial and Consumer lending departments and combines over 30 years of banking knowledge and experience. Russ is originally from Treynor and has been on the volunteer fire department for 31 years where he currently serves as the active chief for the past 24 years.

712-487-0317


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Marie Miller – VP of Consumer and Commercial Real Estate Credit, Council Bluffs

Marie Miller started her career with TS Bank in August 2012 and today serves as Vice President of Consumer and Real Estate Credit. In this role, Marie facilitates commercial loans and business banking relationships by matching clients appropriately with products and services that best serve their business needs.  Marie graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business. She was an Area Sales Manager for a large department store chain before entering the banking industry. Marie began her banking career in 2001 and has held a number of different titles such as Loan Secretary, Loan Documentation Specialist, Personal Banking Officer, and Commercial Loan Officer. Marie has served on the Board of Directors for All Care Health Center in Council Bluffs since 2011, and is the current Vice Chair of the Board. She also has been on the Board of Directors for the Hughes Irons Facilities Corporation since 2010.  

712-487-1006


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Andrew Murray - VP of Business Banking, Council Bluffs

Andrew re-joined the TS Bank team in December 2019, after previously serving the company from 2014 - 2015. He was born and raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from Iowa State University. Andrew brings over eighteen years of banking experience, holding positions from personal banker to a branch manager. Most recently he served as a Business Banking Manager focusing on business development and commercial deposits. He has been married for fifteen years, and together he and his wife have two daughters. In his free time, he coaches his daughter's basketball team, enjoys spending time with his family and is a fitness instructor at the Charles Lakin YMCA.

712-487-1008


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Kelly Herring – AVP of Consumer Credit, Corning

Kelly joined TS Bank in 2005 and serves as the AVP of Consumer Credit in the Corning TS Bank branch location. Kelly works with clients to help them with any of their consumer credit needs, whether it be helping the client with a loan or just coaching them on good credit practices. She is also a registered mortgage lender and is able to do purchase loans, refinances, construction loans, and Home Equity loans. Kelly is a native of Corning and continues to reside there. She is a graduate of Buena Vista University with her Bachelor’s degree in Education. In the many years that Kelly has been with the bank, she has worked in many departments, such as, proof and imaging, bookkeeping and opening new accounts and receptionist. She became a consumer loan officer in July 2013. Kelly is active within her community and serves as treasurer on the Adams County Commission on Sustainability Board, the Adams Co. Ministerial Assn., and the Corning Municipal Utility Board. Kelly also enjoys volunteering with the Corning Elementary Parent Teacher Organization when she can. Kelly also is the Corning branch liaison for the marketing and community reinvestment departments for TS Bank.

641-322-3101


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Rick Ohlinger – VP of Ag Banking

Rick joined TS Bank in April 2015.  In his current role as VP of Ag Banking, Rick works one-on-one with clients to provide innovative and competitive financing options. He manages the credit relationship through the entire process and works closely with the analysts. Through his various roles within the banking industry, Rick has gained vast experience in agricultural lending and offers guidance and expertise in finding the right financing for Midwest producers.

712-579-9287


 

Carson Cline - AVP of Ag and Business Banking, Corning

Carson began working for TS Bank immediately after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in January 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Ag Business. Carson started as a relationship manager getting some exposure as a lender as well as learning the backside of general banking operations. With his experience, he is looking forward to assisting any Ag or Commercial clients with their borrowing needs.  Carson resides near Lenox with his wife Alyssa where he was born and raised.  He enjoys being able to help his clients become more successful through proper financial management.

641-322-6484


 

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Aaron Schoening - AVP of Ag and Business Banking

Aaron joined TS Bank in January 2022. He is relatively new to the banking industry, spending nine years in the Supply Chain Industry, directly after graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Aaron has been married for nine years, has two daughters, and currently resides in Neola. Aaron is excited to get back into an agricultural environment and assisting Clients to prosper.

712.487.0304


 

 

Megan Sramek - AVP of Ag and Business Banking

Megan serves as AVP of Ag and Business Banking. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University in Agribusiness. Megan has a broad background with over six years in ag lending and over seven years in appraising and selling real estate (ag, commercial, and residential). Her passion for agriculture runs deep, being born and raised on a farm and ranch and is currently farming with her husband’s family in Atlantic. Stewardship of both land and animals being raised in the ag industry is a priority. Megan looks forward to partnering with local producers and business to help the community grow and prosper.

712-243-0308


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Nikki Tiarks - VP of Consumer Banking

Nikki joined TS Bank in March of 2020 and currently serves as the VP of Consumer Banking.  In this role, she implements various strategic efforts within consumer banking while leading the retail sales teams across the bank’s eight locations.  Starting in banking in 2000, Nikki’s banking experience ranges in many areas from teller to branch management, audit, compliance, operations, training, and development. Nikki received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Banking and Finance from Buena Vista University. She is an American Bankers Association School of Compliance graduate and is a Certified Presenter with Dialogue Works. Nikki is the Chair of the Board of Directors for PACE- Pottawattamie Arts Culture and Entertainment and has been involved with the Council Bluffs arts organizations for several years.  She also is the Events Chair for the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony. 

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Megan Barth - Branch Manager, AVP Council Bluffs

Megan serves as Branch Manager, AVP for the Council Bluffs branches. She has been in banking since 2013 and joined TS Bank in December of 2020. Megan has served on the frontline for her entire career and has a passion for banking and people. When she is not working, she spends time at the soccer field or volleyball court watching her two daughters and enjoys volunteering at New Visions and assisting with financial literacy.


 

Brandie Kannas - Branch Manager, AVP, Corning

Brandie started her career in banking in 2013 and then joined TS Bank in 2016. She has worked multiple positions and currently serves as the branch manager of our Corning location. Brandie is a native of Corning but her and her husband currently reside in Red Oak. Brandie likes to be active by volunteering in the community when she can.

712-524-8123

 

Kelli Hecker - Branch Manager, AVP, Ames

Kelli joined TS Bank in December of 2022 as Branch Manager of our Ames location. She has 15 years of banking experience ranging from teller to branch manager. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Marketing from Iowa State University and recently graduated of TS Bank’s Transformational Leader Academy.  Outside of work, Kelli loves to read, travel, spend time outdoors and attend Iowa State athletic events. 

515.619.5253


TS Prosperity Group Team

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Jim Koch – Senior Fiduciary Officer, VP

Jim joined the TS Prosperity Group in 2010. As a Senior Fiduciary Officer, Jim assists clients in the development and implementation of their individual and family prosperity plans. As part of the team, Jim provides clients with fiduciary account management, focusing on investment agency accounts, IRAs and retirement planning assistance. Jim is a native of north-central Iowa and he earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, MN.  Jim’s work experience includes more than two decades of financial and operations management in universities, non-profit organizations and private foundations.

712-487-1007


 

Matt Riley, ChFC® , ChSNC® - Fiduciary Officer, VP

Matt Riley was named Fiduciary Officer and VP at our affiliate bank, First National Bank and Trust Company in Clinton, Illinois, in January 2019, and currently serves as an Investment Strategist. Riley had four years of experience in risk analysis before joining our team, serving most recently as a Risk and Compliance Analyst at a bank in Bloomington, Illinois. As a Fiduciary Officer, Riley will manage First National Bank and Trust Company's and The Bank of Tioga's trust portfolios while helping clients find new ways to meet their prosperity goals. 

844-487-3115 ext 3257

Schedule an Appointment with Matt


 

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Trisha Beccard - Financial Portfolio Advisor, AVP

Trisha joined the TS Prosperity Group in June of 2022. A Council Bluffs Native, Trisha brings with her a passion and zeal for the Community and the people who work and live here. With nearly two decades of experience in developing relationships with a financial background, her skillset is a dynamic combination for her role as the Financial Portfolio Advisor. Her desire to help people meet their goals is the driving force; and palpable when meeting with her. When not busy working in the community, volunteering for local non-profits, or serving as a board member for various organizations, you may find her shopping or dining at her favorite neighborhood small businesses, catch her at the park or the ball field with her kids, or watch her drive by in her beloved Pink Jeep!

712-487-1200

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Brent Mullen – Fiduciary Officer, AVP

Brent graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with triple major degrees in Business Management, Financial Management, and Financial Services in 2010. He started working for Okey Vernon Bank seven days after graduating and is now with TS Bank after the acquisition of 2016. He has been in the banking industry for seven years, all of which are in the loan officer field.

712-487-0336


 

Collins Consulting Team

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Moriah Bees – Operations Officer

Moriah Bees joined Collins Consulting on a part time basis in February 2010. January of 2015 she started working full time for Collins. She is currently the Operations Officer, handing the daily operation of Collins Consulting. During tax season she meets with clients, prepares and reviews tax returns. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Buena Vista. Prior to joining Collins Consulting she ran her family’s heating/cooling and appliance repair business.

She currently lives in Carson with her husband Dylan and their 2 children Addison and Kal. In her free time she enjoys working out, spending time with her friends and family and  being outdoors. 

712.487.3853


 

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Norman Collins – Senior Tax Associate

Norman Collins has owned and managed Collins Consulting Service for over 40 years with experience in individual, corporate, partnership, non-profit and estate tax returns along with accounting and payroll. Norm also worked for several years with a large construction company, a bank and a CPA firm, all in Omaha. With these firms, he managed accounting, payroll, sales tax, subcontract, employment and benefits departments. Currently Norm is Treasurer for his church. Vision Treynor Group Inc., and 4 Corners Days Celebration Group and along with wife. Donna, organizes Treynor’s annual celebration. In his spare time. Norm enjoys watching his 4 grandchildren in their school activities, watching sports and working in the yard.

712.487.3853


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Justin Horton – Senior Tax Associate

Justin Horton has been working at Collins Consulting Service since 2005. Justin has significant experience at preparing tax returns along with processing payroll and sales tax. Prior to working at Collins Consulting, Justin worked for a large bank in the insurance and tax division. He also worked several years in cash management at a bank. He currently lives in Treynor with wife Kristine. They have 3 children, Korbin, Kiralyn and Khloe. Justin enjoys camping with friends and family, classic cars and volunteers at church with a youth group every week.

712.487.3853


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Brandon Green – Tax Manager

Brandon Green joined Collins Consulting in January 2019. He has his Master’s in Business Administration. Prior to Collins Consulting, Brandon worked at Iowa Western in the Accounting Department for 9 years. Brandon grew up and still lives in Treynor, where he enjoys spending time with family and friends.

 

Board of Directors

Michael K. Guttau
Chairman

Judith A. Guttau
Former Board Secretary

Joshua M. Guttau
Chief Executive Officer

Heidi A. Guttau, J.D.
Attorney, Baird Holm

Kim Gibson
Retired SVP, Branch Manager of Agro National

Eugene W. Young
Former Executive Vice President

Neil A. Stanley
Business Owner

Chris A. Clausen Cannon
Agribusiness Owner

Rick Gibson
Retired Chairman, CEO of Agro International

Kevin Forristall
President