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March 14, 2022 – Citywide Banks, a division of HTLF Bank, through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), has been named a “Forbes Best Bank 2022.” In its annual review of the largest publicly traded banks and thrifts, Forbes ranked Heartland 28th among a nationwide group of 100 leading banking organizations with assets ranging from $9 billion to over $2 trillion. “We are proud to be named among the best banks in America for 2022,” said Tyson Leyendecker, President and CEO of Dubuque Bank and Trust. “As community banks, what sets us apart is our strong commitment to our customers, combined...

Citywide Banks, a division of HTLF Bank Takes Action To Prevent Future Home Fires in Colorado With $25,000 Donation to American Red Cross Safety Program Citywide Banks has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to help fund its Colorado Home Fire Safety Campaign. The program helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in Colorado homes that do not have them, and by educating families about preparedness and fire safety. The bank’s contribution comes in the wake of the recent devastation that occurred by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. Citywide Banks also implemented a broad outreach program to offer...

Bank Names Shawn P. McGoff as New Head of Commercial Banking and Other Key Talent Additions Denver, CO – March 31, 2021 – Citywide Banks announced several key additions to its Commercial Banking team this week. Shawn P. McGoff joined the bank as its new Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking. McGoff replaces Michael Wamsganz, who will transition to President and CEO on May 3, 2021. Joanne Sherwood, the bank’s current President and CEO, announced her upcoming retirement earlier this month. The bank also announced the additions of Gabriel Arebalo as Market President, Senior Vice...

Joanne Sherwood Announces Retirement, Board Approves Michael Wamsganz as New President and CEO Denver, Colorado, March 2, 2021 — Joanne Sherwood, President and CEO of Citywide Banks, a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., announced that she will retire, effective May 3, 2021. The bank’s Board of Directors has approved Michael Wamsganz, the current Director of Commercial Banking, to become the new President and CEO of Citywide Banks, effective May 3, 2021. “Joanne’s leadership over the past 21 years at Citywide Banks has made a tremendous impact to our clients, our employees, and our...

February 8, 2021 – Citywide Banks, a division of HTLF Bank, through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), has been named a “Forbes Best Bank 2021.” Heartland is the only bank headquartered in Iowa to receive the prestigious recognition from Forbes, again this year. In its annual review of the largest publicly traded banks and thrifts, Forbes ranked Heartland 52nd among a nationwide group of 100 leading banking organizations with assets ranging from $9 billion to over $2 trillion. “We are proud to be named among the best banks in America for 2021,” said Lynn H. “Tut” Fuller, President and...