You do a lot of volunteer work; what gives you the most satisfaction? Benefiting the community where I work and the impact the nonprofit sector has on those in need and being able to be a part of that. As part of the Five Star Education Foundation, we help kids in grade school that don’t have the resources and access to fundamental things such as food and clothing to achieve academic readiness. The foundation makes sure these children are equipped with these basic needs so they can focus their energy on academics and worry less about where their next meal will come from. I also spend time helping to prepare the future workforce by creating career paths and success for all students, especially those that may not choose to attend a four-year university, and showing them other avenues to career success. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? My career endeavors evolve around building and sustaining personal relationships. My ability to connect with others on an individual level creates the groundwork for driving change and impacting entire communities. As a father to two young girls, I take pride in helping to build a strong community for them and for future generations to shine. What is the sixth picture on your phone’s camera roll and is there a story behind it? The sixth most recent picture on my phone is the view out of a goose blind as the sun is rising. I’m a pretty big hunting and fishing enthusiast, so my camera roll is a solid mix of hunting and fishing pictures intermingled with pictures of my daughters. Adam Ingersoll Vice President, FirstBank How did you get started in banking? I was in high school, and I loved going to the bank because everyone was dressed nicely and got to play with money all day. So, I decided I wanted to be a banker – I wanted to be a part of the professional world and help people with their money. I have been in banking since I was 18 years old, starting off as a teller, then new accounts, teller manager, and my career grew from there. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Building relationships with coworkers as well as clients and customers. I have met so many great people and have built meaningful relationships and friendships with people in many different industries. What makes your bank unique? We are a full-service bank, but the Denver office works mostly with businesses focusing on high-touch customer service. The bank does not advertise; instead, we receive all business through word of mouth. We build our business one relationship at a time. MidWestOne really separates itself by getting back to relationships and customizing solutions based on customer needs. Tell us something about yourself most people don’t know. I am a certified yoga instructor. I initially began my certification process in order to improve my own personal yoga poses and practices. I have been certified for six years but have not had a chance to teach. One of my goals for 2023 is to start teaching yoga, and my long-term goal is to one day be a traveling yoga instructor. What is your favorite yoga pose? Currently, one of my favorite yoga poses is crow because it challenges me the most, both physically and mentally. Jess Klotsche Vice President, Treasury Management, MidWestOne Bank January • February 2023 15
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