WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS, IA (APRIL 2026) – BankIowa is proud to announce the promotion of Luke Lesyshen to Cedar Valley Market President. Lesyshen, who has spent the last eight years as Vice President of Business Banking at BankIowa, will now lead the bank’s significant Cedar Valley footprint.

As Market President, he will also be responsible for coaching and coordinating sales and service initiatives across the market’s Consumer and Business Banking divisions, Mortgage Banking, Trust Services, and Investment Representatives.

"Luke has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to lead and grow our business banking portfolio while keeping the needs of our clients at the forefront," said Alison Urbina, CEO of BankIowa. "By appointing Luke to Market President, we are recommitting to our focus on delivering outstanding experiences for our customers. Luke’s eight years of local expertise and his vision for a unified team of financial experts make him a great leader to help our Cedar Valley community 'Experience the Difference.'"

Lesyshen is a well-known figure in the Cedar Valley professional community and remains deeply involved in local economic development efforts.

Since 1921, BankIowa has been a dependable community partner for over 100 years. BankIowa currently has 13 locations in nine Eastern Iowa communities. With over $800 million in total assets, BankIowa proudly remains an independent and locally owned bank. BankIowa offices are in Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, Independence, Jesup, Lamont, Norway, Marion, Rowley, and Waterloo.