Jason Howard

Jason Howard has an extensive work experience in the financial industry. Jason first worked as a Staff Accountant at Arthur Andersen from September 2001 to May 2002. Jason then joined Wipfli LLP as a Senior Manager, Financial Institutions in May 2002, where they worked until September 2012. From September 2012 to April 2020, Jason served as the Chief Financial Officer at First State Bank and Trust, responsible for various financial aspects of the organization. Jason then became the Executive Vice President-COO/CFO from January 2019 to April 2020, before being promoted to President in April 2020 and finally to Chief Executive Officer in January 2021 at First State Bank and Trust.

Jason Howard attended Luther College from 1997 to 2001, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Jason has also earned the certification of Certified Public Accountant, although the specific details regarding when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.