Gary Popkes

Gary Popkes is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as Senior Vice-President Trust Officer at Plains Commerce Bank since July 2023, focusing on a "servant-based" approach to help clients achieve their financial objectives. With prior experience as Senior Vice President at Frontier Bank and Frontier Insurance & Realty from August 2015 to June 2023, Gary provided comprehensive financial planning, estate planning, investment advisory services, and custodial trust services. Earlier roles include Wealth Management Advisor and Personal Trust Administrator at Security National Bank in Sioux City, IA, from October 2008 to August 2015, and ownership of a full-service financial planning firm from June 2002 to October 2008. Gary also operated a Dairy Queen franchise from 2002 to 2007 and gained early experience as a Marketing Intern at Advance Mold and Manufacturing, Inc. Education includes studies at the College for Financial Planning and Augustana University, complemented by a B.A. in Business Administration.