Honored by IBA for 50 years of service ...

Kay Zimmerman of Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank of Waukon and Decorah was recently honored by the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) for more than 50 years of service at Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank. The award was presented to her during the IBA Annual Convention September 20 in Des Moines, where she was one of 23 individuals recognized for reaching the 50-year service milestone.

“Iowa banks have been a trusted resource for Iowans for more than 100 years. We are honored to have the commitment and experience of bankers like Kay Zimmerman, who have worked to provide valuable service to Iowa bank customers and their communities for more than half a century,” said IBA President and CEO John Sorensen.

Zimmerman has expertise in many banking applications and for the past 24 years she has served as a lead lender for Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank providing agricultural, commercial, consumer and mortgage financing. She has a loyal following of customers who appreciate her pragmatic and thoughtful approach to the lending process. She provides insight and guidance to bank management on many key lending and marketing topics and serves as a role model to all employees. She is an active member of her community chairing or supporting non-profits and was Waukon’s Person of the Year in 2011. Submitted photo.