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Ohnward Bank & Trust recently announced the promotion of Steve Willette to Executive Vice President. Willette has led the commercial banking department in the Cedar Rapids and Marion markets for the last 12 months and has been an Ohnward Bank & Trust team member in Marion for the last six years. Ohnward Bank & Trust Market President Kevin King said Willette has been an integral part of the growth by Ohnward Bank & Trust in recent years. “Under Steve’s leadership, we have enjoyed a great level of success in our market,” King said. “We’re happy to recognize Steve with this promotion and can’t wait to see what the future holds.” Willette has 28 years of banking experience with several of those years focused in the Marion and Cedar Rapids area. “I am thankful for this opportunity presented to me by the Board of Directors at Ohnward Bank & Trust,” Willette said. “I enjoy being a community banker and I will continue to focus on developing, managing and retaining well-rounded relationships.” Willette also has been active in the community, volunteering for multiple organizations that benefit area residents. Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., a billion-dollar plus holding company with 19 financial offices in Eastern Iowa including Maquoketa State Bank with offices in Maquoketa, Andrew, and Preston; Ohnward Bank & Trust with offices in Baldwin, Cascade, Monticello, Marion, Central City and Cedar Rapids; First Central State Bank with offices in DeWitt, LeClaire, Clinton, Goose Lake and Eldridge. Trust services are offered through all banking offices under the Ohnward banner, which includes Ohnward Insurance Group, Central Realty, Ohnward Financial Advisor Services, Ohnward Farm Management, Ohnward Tax, Accounting and Business Services, Vosler Investment Group and Ohnward Wealth & Retirement. Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., has assets of $1.1 Billion, capital of $150 Million and employs over 260 full and part time employees. Ohnward is locally owned by shareholders living primarily in Jackson, Clinton, Scott, Jones, and Linn Counties. Bank management’s focus continues to be helping clients and communities grow and prosper. The banks and ancillary businesses have a strong record of community and economic development, and educational and cultural support within the markets they serve.