Farmers State Bank
Catherine Shafer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the banking and higher education sectors. Currently serving as a Compliance Officer at Farmers State Bank since April 2016, Catherine has held multiple roles including Loan Operations Supervisor and Loan Operations Specialist. Prior experience includes a position as Client Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and various leadership roles at Mount Mercy University, including Executive Director for Advancement Services. Catherine began their career at the University of Northern Iowa, working as Facilities Coordinator of the President's House. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master's Degree in Strategic Leadership from Mount Mercy University. Additionally, Catherine studied at Universidad de Oviedo in 2007.
Farmers State Bank
Farmers State Bank opened in 1879, and has been locally owned and operated with the same name for more than 130 years. Since opening our doors in Jesup, FSB has expanded into Dunkerton, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Gilbertville, West Des Moines and Waverly. With nine locations and over a 120 employees, we're well established and highly regarded. We continually strive to maintain a high level of customer service. FSB is proud to be a financial institution that is big enough to serve all your financial needs, yet small enough to care about how those needs are met.