First Security Announces Promotions of Becky Kirchgatter, Danielle Tegtmeier, and Robin Coyle

Becky has been promoted to Loan Assistant Supervisor. Becky joined the bank in 2020 as a Loan Administrative Specialist, a position now known as Loan Assistant. Not only will she continue with duties from that role, but she will also train, oversee, and provide leadership to the Loan Assistant team.

“Becky’s willingness to take on additional challenges earlier this year has demonstrated her strong ability to deliver for the team. I am happy that she chose to step into a new role and manage the loan assistants,” said Chief Lending Officer Scott Smits. “With the added demands of the ag renewal season, her extra support will be greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to working with her over the coming months and am excited to see what else is in store for 2025!”

Becky is a graduate of Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School and has spent many years working in the area. She has worked in management, as a Numerical Control Programmer, and as a Clerk for the Cerro Gordo County Recorder’s Office. Prior to joining First Security, she worked as the Deputy Auditor for Cerro Gordo County. Kirchgatter also volunteers as a member of the Maple View Retirement Home Board of Directors.

When not at work or volunteering, she enjoys her multiple gardens, yard work, and anything outdoors during the summer.

Danielle has been promoted to Credit Analyst I. She has been with the bank since 2017, most recently as a Portfolio Manager with the Ag and Commercial Lending department. In her new role, she will be responsible for analyzing financial statements and preparing loan presentations with the goal of evaluating the financial condition of customers and those applying for credit.

Credit Administration Supervisor Dave Ragsdale said, “We are excited to have Danielle join the Credit Department. She had taken on many new challenges within her prior Portfolio Manager role and actively sought educational opportunities to grow her knowledge base. Her display of our core values and understanding of our systems will immediately make her a valuable addition to the Credit team.”

Before joining First Security, Danielle worked as a Loan Documentation Specialist, a Customer Service Supervisor, a Certified Pharmacy Technician, and a Logistics Specialist.

Since starting at the bank, she has gotten married and started a family. She has enjoyed working in her hometown again.

Robin Coyle has been promoted to Lead Retail Advisor of the Manly branch. Robin has been with the bank for 23 years, most recently has a Retail Advisor. She will continue with these same duties but will have the added responsibility of training new and existing retail employees.

“Robin’s years of experience in customer service have been invaluable to our team, consistently contributing to the growth and success of our department. I truly appreciate her hard work and commitment to our retail team,” stated Branch Supervisor Kathy Steere.

Robin is originally from Colman, South Dakota, but moved to Manly where her husband is from. In her free time, Robin enjoys traveling with her best friend, and spending time with her family of 3 kids, 6 grandkids, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. She is also a big fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings.