November 12, 2024 —
Availa Bank Welcomes New Retail Banking Officer
Wendy Jackson (NMLS #488052) joins Sioux City team
Sioux City, Iowa (November 12, 2024) – Availa Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Wendy Jackson as the new Retail Banking Officer at their Sioux City location.
As the Retail Banking Officer, Jackson is responsible for opening accounts, managing team members, and handling consumer loans. She has over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, holding various roles such as Retail Banking Officer, Loan Officer, Treasury Management Administrator, AVP/Branch Manager, and VP/Mortgage Loan Originator. Jackson received her Sales Mastery certification from Action Coaching along with extensive Marketing certifications through Sinclair University.
Outside of work, Jackson is heavily involved in the community through her role as Siouxland Chamber Ambassador, Treasurer and Project Planning and Monitoring Chair for the Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness, EFSP Advisory Board Member, Siouxland Connections Area on Aging Advisory Board Member, Siouxland Habitat for Humanity Family Selection Committee Member, and SCORE Mentor. She is a lifetime resident of the Siouxland area, having grown up in the Holstein and Ida Grove areas and now marking 34 years as a resident of Sioux City.
Jason Rasmus, Sioux City Market President, is looking forward to Jackson’s future at the bank. “We are extremely excited to have Wendy joining the team. She brings a wealth of industry knowledge and is also very active in the Siouxland community,” he says.
General
Availa Bank’s roots date back to 1870 when it was originally chartered. Availa is the first three syllables of the word available, a word that defines the bank’s mission — to empower our team to inspire and enable our clients and the communities we serve to achieve financial success. Availa Bank locations are in the following communities: Ames, Ankeny, Carroll, Coon Rapids, Council Bluffs, Fort Dodge, Holstein, Jewell, Nevada, Omaha (LPO Only), Pocahontas, Sioux City and Webster City. For more information about Availa Bank, visit www.Availa.Bank. Member FDIC.