Luana Savings Bank Welcomes David Larson as President & CEO

Luana Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of David Larson as President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as a member of the Board of Directors. He will office out of the bank’s Clive, IA branch. Join us in welcoming David Larson to the Luana Savings Bank team!

Larson brings over thirty years of experience in the community banking industry. He most recently served as Managing Director with Artisan Advisors, specializing in strategic consulting for community banks, and prior to that, Executive Vice President and Regional Market Head of Wintrust Financial Corporation in Illinois.

In his decade with Wintrust Financial Corporation, Larson held multiple positions, including oversight for three community banks with assets exceeding $6 billion. Larson has extensive expertise in commercial real estate lending, core growth strategies and developing high performing teams. Larson is also skilled in organizational development and credit risk management. His career includes positions as board member, President/CEO, and Chief Credit Officer and he has served on multiple not-for-profit boards.

“Luana Savings Bank has a tremendous legacy serving communities, farmers and real estate investors in northeastern and central Iowa for over 115 years. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the bank and look forward to working with a really talented team to expand this legacy well into the future.” – David Larson

Larson is a native of southeast Wisconsin. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

"We are excited to have David join us. Under his leadership, Luana Savings Bank will continue to uphold its mission of delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. His vision and dedication will play a key role in guiding our organization toward future growth and success." – Joe Kriener, Chief Operating and Compliance Officer (Ossian, Iowa)

“We’re thrilled to welcome David Larson to the Luana Savings Bank team! David has provided our bank with valuable consulting services over the years, demonstrating his extensive experience in strategic community banking. We’re confident he will be a tremendous asset in guiding our team and enhancing our services for years to come.” – Sarah Schultz Freilinger, SVP & HR Officer (Luana, Iowa)

About Luana Savings Bank
Founded in 1908 in the rich, rolling farmland of Northeastern Iowa, Luana Savings Bank is one of the largest, oldest, and most trusted community banks in the state. With $2 billion in assets, 6 locations across Northeast and Central Iowa, and 100 employees, Luana Savings Bank has a highly motivated team focused on helping their customers and supporting its communities.