Pete R. BurmeisterSenior Vice President / Chief Credit OfficerIndependence(319) 327-8386NMLS ID: 1978747
Meet Pete R. Burmeister
Senior Vice President / Chief Credit Officer
As Chief Credit Officer at WCF, Pete oversees the bank’s credit administration and focuses on growth. His philosophy: “Be conservative in the good times, be courageous in the bad times and always trust your gut.” He has worked in the agricultural-, commercial- and personal-lending field since 2007, serving in both community- and corporate-banking environments. However, his connection to agribusiness stretches back even farther: Pete was raised on a diversified crop and livestock family farm in Eastern Iowa, and continues to be involved to this day. He received a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and a master’s degree from Western Kentucky University. His hobbies include golfing, camping, walleye fishing and showing steers with his daughters.
Cody HeckenlaibleAsst. Vice President LendingIndependence(319) 327-8388NMLS ID: 1675076
Meet Cody Heckenlaible
Asst. Vice President Lending
Cody grew up on a small ranching operation in South Dakota, fostering a passion for agriculture that endures to this day. He earned a degree in ag business from South Dakota State University — where he also was a member of the Rodeo Team! Cody loves working alongside farmers to make their agribusinesses stronger and values the trust they place in him. “This trust factor, along with the high-level customer service I hold myself to, is what helps me build long-time relationships with my clients,” he said.
Kelly J. SmithSenior Vice President / Tama Market President / Senior Loan OfficerTama(641) 484-2078NMLS ID: 535722
Meet Kelly J. Smith
Senior Vice President / Tama Market President / Senior Loan Officer
Kelly has served within the banking industry for the past 26 years, performing all aspects of lending and managing banking functions. He currently serves WCF in a variety of roles, including senior vice president as well as market president and senior loan officer for Tama/Toledo operations. Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree in finance at Buena Vista University and a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a part of the Region 6 Housing Trust Board. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, hunting and doing just about anything outdoors.