Scott Steffen

Scott Steffen brings extensive experience in the banking and lending sector, currently serving as a Loan Officer at the Region XII Council of Governments since January 2023. Prior to this role, Scott held the position of V.P. Commercial Lending at Availa Bank starting in June 2019. Scott's career includes significant roles such as Vice President of Community Banking at First American Bank and Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank. With a solid foundation in branch management and loan portfolio development from positions at Iowa Savings Bank and United Bank of Iowa, Scott has successfully led teams and managed diverse loan portfolios. Additionally, experience as a Senior Underwriter at Empire Funding Corporation highlights Scott's credit analysis expertise. Scott holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Iowa, earned from 1981 to 1985.