West Des Moines & Ankeny, Iowa
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Don Nickerson’s philosophy of client-centric banking permeates his leadership style and motivates his team to continue to grow Northwest Bank’s presence in Des Moines. Throughout his 29-year banking career, Don has held many prestigious positions. A supporter of the community, Don is actively involved in Variety Club and The United Way. He is the past president of the Des Moines Lions Club and the Clive Chamber and is a graduate of Leadership Iowa and the Des Moines Leadership Institute.
 | Ed Arndorfer Executive Vice President
515.327.5103
5700 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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With 29 years of financial services experience, Ed Arndorfer is one of Northwest Bank’s senior
commercial lenders. Before joining Northwest Bank, he served as the senior vice president and senior lender at Union Planters Bank in Des Moines. A supporter of the community, Ed is a member of the Dowling Catholic Board of Directors and the West Des Moines Rotary Club. Ed is also active in coaching youth sports.
 | Paul Pick SVP, Commercial Banker
515.327.5102
5700 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Paul Pick, senior commercial lender, brings over 20 years of financial services experience to the
Northwest Bank team. Prior to joining Northwest Bank, he served as vice president of commercial banking with Union Planters Bank. He is very active with Leadership Urbandale, the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, Variety Club and sponsoring Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Des Moines, Business Development Breakfast Club and the Des Moines Network Breakfast Club. Paul is also a current Commissioner and Past Chairman of the Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission.
 | Jame Christiansen VP, Private Banking Manager 515-327-5110
5700 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Jame Christiansen brings 25 years of financial services experience to the Northwest Bank Team. Before joining Northwest Bank, he served as Regional Private Banking Manager at Wells Fargo. Jame is a graduate and member of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute.
 | Sharon Lisac VP, Private Banker
515.223.2210
5700 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sharon has been in the financial services industry since 1986 and prior to joining Northwest Bank, spent 22 years with Wells Fargo Bank. Sharon has worked with Private Banking clients since 1993 offering her expertise in deposit, credit, mortgage, investment and retirement planning to help her clients reach financial success. Sharon received her BBA in Finance from The University of Iowa. Sharon is involved in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Animal Rescue League and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
 | Jill Thielen VP, Commercial Banker
515.327.5104
5700 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Vice president and commercial lender, Jill Thielen brings 21 years of financial services experience and expertise to Northwest Bank. Jill is involved with both the Clive and West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.
 | James Ramsey VP, Commercial Banker
515.963.5192
911 N Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny, IA 50023
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James Ramsey, Vice President and Commercial Lender brings over 25 years of financial services
experience to the Northwest Bank team and specializes in growing and managing Commercial and Business banking relationships. James’ banking background includes Chief Credit Officer, Senior Lender and former bank examiner. James is a member of one of Des Moines’ oldest breakfast clubs, The Morning Club. He also serves in other community organizations such as Ankeny Rotary and the Ankeny Economic Development Committee.
 | Ralph DiCesare VP, Commercial Banker
515.327.5105
5700 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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With 20 years of financial services experience, Ralph DiCesare specializes in residential construction lending at Northwest Bank and previously held the same position with Union Planters Bank. Ralph serves as treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Des Moines Homebuilders Association, is an EMT/Firefighter for Warren County, and is active in the Knights of Columbus.
 | Matt Hurd AVP, Commercial Banker
515.963.5170
911 N Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny, IA 50023
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Matt Hurd brings 14 years of financial services experience. He specializes in business banking including equipment loans, business lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans at Northwest Bank. Matt is an active member of the Ankeny community, including Ankeny Building Association, Jaycee’s and the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce.
 | Pat Quinlin VP, Commercial Banker
515.963-5167
911 N Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny, IA 50023
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Pat Quinlin brings 25 years of financial services experience. He specializes in business banking including equipment loans, business lines of credit, and commercial & agricultural real estate loans. Pat is active in the Ankeny Dollars for Scholars, Ankeny Chamber events, and is president of the Neveln Center, Inc, which houses several Ankeny non-profit, service based agencies.
 | Brenda Bucklew VP, Treasury Management Services
515-327-5109
5700 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Brenda Bucklew brings over 30 years of financial services experience to Northwest Bank. She has spent the past 16 years of her career working with Treasury Management Services and most recently served as Vice President and Manager of Treasury Management at Two Rivers Bank & Trust. Brenda is a member of the Iowa Treasury Management Association (ITMA) and the ACH Advisory Committee for the Regional Payments Association.