Former ICAD Chair to Chair Iowa Bankers Association

Charles Funk Elected Chairman-Elect

Charles Funk, president and CEO of MidWestOne Financial Group in Iowa City, has been elected chairman-elect of the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) for the 2009-10 year.

Mr. Funk was nominated by a committee appointed by the IBA board of directors following changes to the association's election procedures. His nomination was affirmed by the IBA membership as no additional nominations were submitted prior to the March 16 nominating deadline. He will take office at the IBA's annual convention in September.

Mr. Funk has been involved in the banking industry since 1979.  In 2000, he joined Iowa State Bank & Trust Co. as president and CEO. He holds the same position after the merger with MidWestOne Financial Group in 2008. Prior to that, he held positions as president and central region manager and chief investment officer for Brenton Bank-Des Moines.

"Throughout his career, Charlie has demonstrated a commitment to building a better future for Iowa bankers," said IBA President and CEO John Sorensen in a news release. "He will be a strong and thoughtful leader at a critical time for our industry."