Blog - First Security Bank & Trust

Protect Your Small Business From Check Fraud

To commit check fraud, criminals may steal and alter an existing check, or they may produce counterfeit checks to allow for unauthorized withdrawals.

How to Avoid a Money Mule Scam

In a typical money mule scam, criminals use another person’s bank account to transfer and launder illegally acquired money.

First Security Welcomes Hillary Cockrum

First Security is happy to share that Hillary Cockrum has rejoined the team as a Loan Assistant in the Riceville office.

Andi Stewart Promoted to Lead Retail Advisor

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Brad Miller are pleased to announce Andi Stewart has been promoted to Lead Retail Advisor at the Nora Springs location.

Ellen Teepe Joins First Security as Service Center Specialist

First Security is happy to announce that Ellen Teepe has joined the bank as a Service Center Specialist.

Ramona Alden Promoted to Portfolio Manager

First Security Bank is happy to share that Ramona Alden has been promoted from Lead Retail Advisor, a position she has held since December of 2023, to Portfolio Manager.

Cassidie Parks Receives Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Credential

First Security Bank is pleased to share that Human Resources/Marketing Assistant Cassidie Parks has received the Society for Human Resource Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential.

Becky Severin Promoted to Loan Operations Specialist

First Security Bank is pleased to share that Becky Severin has been promoted to Loan Operations Specialist.

Chuck Mersch Joins First Security as New CFO

First Security is proud to announce the addition of Chuck Mersch as Chief Financial Officer.

Kelsey McGregor Promoted to Portfolio Manager

First Security is happy to announce that Kelsey McGregor has recently been promoted to Portfolio Manager.