Retirement spurs management changes at BankMidwest

Northwestern Financial Review, Mar 1, 2002

John Goodenow has retired as chairman of the board for Bank Midwest Minnesota Iowa, N.A. During his 39 years of service, Bank Midwest has grown to an asset size of $330 million with seven banking locations in Iowa and Minnesota. Goodenow will serve as a Bank Midwest director and chairman of the board for Goodenow Bancorporation, parent company of Bank Midwest.

Steve Goodenow has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Bank Midwest. Goodenow joined the bank in 1992 and has served as vice chairman and trust officer. Prior to joining Bank Midwest, Goodenow was employed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, and received a master's degree from DePaul University, Chicago. Goodenow now represents the fifth generation in his family to take the helm of the organization, whose roots are firmly planted in community banking.

James Hongslo has relinquished his duties as president and chief executive officer and will assume the role of chairman of the board. Hongslo is a 16-year veteran of Bank Midwest and will remain involved with corporate governance, and merger and acquisition opportunities.

Curt Johnson, senior vice president and branch manager of the Okoboji, Iowa, location has accepted the additional responsibilities of director of sales and marketing. Johnson joined Bank Midwest in 1994 and was previously employed with Hawkeye Banks in Des Moines. Johnson is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, Vermillion and the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado.

Mary Kay Bates has rejoined Bank Midwest as senior vice president/human resources. Bates attended Iowa State University, Ames, and has worked in banking for 15 years.