Ohnward Bancshares promotes CFO


Nick Hahn

     Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., a $1.2 billion-dollar holding company with 19 financial offices in Eastern Iowa, announced that it has appointed Nicholas (Nick) Hahn to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting June 25.

     Nick Hahn brings over 30 years of senior financial management experience to Ohnward. He has held a wide range of leadership positions with nationally chartered banks and mortgage companies throughout the country. Included in his impressive list of prior engagements are senior management positions with CoBank, Associated Banc-Corp, Capitol Bancorp, and Countrywide Financial Corporation. Nick obtained a BSc-Accounting from DePaul University (Chicago), and an MBA-Finance & Policy from the University of Chicago.

     “I have had unique and interesting opportunities throughout my career to help build and grow organizations. I understand that banking is a relationship business and look forward to complementing Ohnward’s efforts to establish strong and lasting relationships,” said Hahn. “Ohnward has done a terrific job of stimulating growth and providing support to the communities it serves. My goal will be to further that effort by identifying opportunities to deploy innovative financial solutions that will support the overall well being and future of our communities. I am excited to bring my experience to the Ohnward organization.”

     “Nick’s experience in finance and banking combined with his ability to think strategically make him a great fit for us,” said Abe Tubbs, president of Ohnward Bancshares, Inc. “Leading our corporate finance area, he will further strengthen our management team as we continue to face an increasingly competitive, complex and heavily-regulated environment. We are excited to have Nick on our team. His outlook and energy are infectious.”

     Hahn comes to Ohnward from Columbus, Ohio. He and his wife, Paula, will relocate to the area and are anxious to become involved in the communities that Ohnward serves.

     Ohnward Bank & Trust is part of Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., a billion-dollar holding company with 19 financial offices in Eastern Iowa including Maquoketa State Bank with offices in Maquoketa, Andrew, and Preston; Ohnward Bank & Trust with offices in Baldwin, Cascade, Monticello, Marion, Central City and Cedar Rapids; First Central State Bank with offices in DeWitt, Long Grove, LeClaire and Eldridge; Gateway State Bank with offices in Clinton and Goose Lake. Trust services are offered through all banking offices under the Ohnward banner, which includes Ohnward Insurance Group, Central Realty, Ohnward Financial Advisor Services, Ohnward Farm Management, Ohnward Tax, Accounting and Business Services, Vosler Investment Group and Ohnward Wealth & Retirement.

     Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., has assets of $1.1 Billion, capital of $150 Million and employs over 260 full and part time employees. Ohnward is locally owned by shareholders living primarily in Jackson, Clinton, Scott, Jones, and Linn Counties. Bank management’s focus continues to be helping clients and communities grow and prosper. The banks and ancillary businesses have a strong record of community, economic development, educational and cultural support within the markets they serve.

 

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