Joe Dejong

Joe DeJong is an experienced business advisor specializing in ESOP finance, currently serving as a Business Advisor at Creative Planning Business Services since April 2024, and as an Advisory Council Member at the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership and Advisory Board Member at the Missouri Center for Employee Ownership since 2024 and 2023 respectively. DeJong has an extensive background in the banking sector, previously holding senior leadership roles at Bankers Trust and Wells Fargo Bank, where responsibilities included relationship management, business development, and financing across various lending sectors. Additionally, DeJong's commitment to community service is reflected in their role on the Board of Directors for Orchard Place, which focuses on supporting children and youth with mental health challenges. Educational qualifications include a BA in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa, an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and completion of the Ready Leader Program at Drake University.