Community Bankers of Iowa Monthly Banker Update August 2013 | Page 11

Torpey Receives Top Honor From Community Bankers of Iowa
Dale Torpey Receives the Community Bankers Founders Award
Independent community bankers from across Iowa were recognized during the Community Bankers of Iowa’s (CBI) awards ceremony. The ceremony was held during CBI’s 42nd Management Conference and Annual Convention in Okoboji, Iowa, July 17-19, 2013. The Robert D. Dixon Founders Award, established in 2003, is the most anticipated and highly regarded honor of the ceremony. Dale Torpey, Chairman of the Board of Federation Bank in Washington, Iowa was announced as the 2013 recipient. ing schools within Iowa, as well as outside of the state. The Robert D. Dixon Founders Award was created to recognize those bankers who have devoted their lives and livelihoods to community banking. They embody commitment and devotion to their fellow bankers, their communities, and their industry. By following in the footsteps of the founders of CBI, they represent the best in community banking. “Dale serves his communities, church,

Torpey has represented the community Above: Rob Dixon (left) presents the 2013 Robert banking industry and been active on a D. Dixon Founders Award to Dale Torpey at the state and national level. He is a past Kick-Off Reception of the 42nd Management president of CBI and has a long associaConference & Annual Convention. tion with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). His activiLeft: Dale is being congratulated on the ties with ICBA include serving on various recognition and award by his wife JoAnn Torpey. committees and as chairman and co-chair of their lending committee. He has also served as a board and family with the member for the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). Torpey same steadfast supprogressed to Chairman of the Board for FHLB Des Moines port and leadership during a time when strong leadership was needed to develop as he has provided programs that were, and continue to be, essential to community for the banking industry,” stated CBI Executive Vice President bankers across Iowa and the nation. and CEO Don Hole. “Dale depicts a standard of excellence and leadership among community bankers, and we are honored Torpey has also helped educate and train the up-and-coming to announce him as the 2013 recipient of the Robert D. Dixon leadership of community bankers by teaching at various bankFounders Award.”

Kevin Tiernan Selected as “Up and Coming Banker of the Year”
Tiernan Acknowledged by his Peers as a Leader in the Industry
Annually, one community banker is recognized by their peers for their performance and achievements in banking as the Up and Coming Community Banker of the Year. Kevin Tiernan from Bankers Trust in Des Moines, Iowa was announced as the 2013 recipient. Tiernan began his career with Bankers Trust in May 2011 as Vice President, Consumer Services Manager. Through his management of a sales team Tiernan’s branch has made significant increases in commercial deposits, total deposits and commercial loans, despite a continuously changing retail banking industry and decreasing expenses. dition, Tiernan volunteers on a regular basis with Hiatt Middle School students helping with the school’s Community Youth Concepts Group. In recognition of his extensive volunteer work, Tiernan was awarded the 2012 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award. “Kevin shows much enthusiasm and fun in his position at Bankers Trust and in the Des Moines community,” stated Bankers Trust SVP, Community Relations Renee Hardman in her nomination of Tiernan for the award. “At the same time Kevin demonstrates a strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills as a young professional in the banking industry.”

Outside of work, Tiernan continues to make time for many worthwhile endeavors within Des Moines. He is currently the President of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber, and Co-Chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Affiliates Presidents Council. Tiernan is also a Board member for Variety Club of Iowa, the Downtown Community Alliance, Ballet Des Moines, and Community Youth Concepts. He also serves as a Mentor for the I Have a Dream Foundation. In ad-

LOT Co-Chair Brad Lane (left) presents the Up and Coming Community Banker of the Year Award to Kevin Tiernan at the Kick-Off Reception.

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