Michael Kunkel

Michael Kunkel is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various financial institutions. Currently serving as Market President at Pioneer Bank since July 2025, Kunkel has held several prominent positions including Senior Vice President at South Story Bank & Trust, President at Iowa State Bank, and SVP Regional President at Citizens Community Federal. Kunkel's career began in retail banking as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo, progressing through roles such as Vice President of Lending at Community Bank Mankato and Vice President at First State Bank of Le Center. Kunkel's education includes a Diploma of Graduation in Banking Leadership from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Aviation from Minnesota State University, Mankato.