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Rockford

Locations & Hours

Contact

Address:

201 W. Main Ave.
Rockford, IA 50468
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ATM Access Available

Phone: 641-756-3361
Fax: 641-756-3745

Hours

Lobby:

Rockford Lobby for mobile device users
Monday – Thursday	8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Drive-Up Video Banking:

Rockford Drive-Up Video Banking for mobile device users
Monday – Friday	7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday	8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A photo of our Rockford location

On-site services

ATM
Drive-Up Video Banking
Lobby
Night drop

Serving the Rockford community since 1987

Serving You at This Location

Ashley Engels — Ashley Engels Ag/Commercial Lender Rockford 641-257-1204 Cell: 319-830-0923 Email Ashley

Ashley Engels Ag/Commercial Lender
641-257-1204 | Email Ashley
Cell: 319-830-0923

Get to Know Ashley

Ashley Engels joined the bank in 2015 as an Ag/Commercial Loan Administrative Specialist. Her educational and professional background includes banking, real estate, and customer service. Ashley came into her position with four years of banking experience, eight years of customer service experience, an associate degree from North Iowa Area Community College, and a bachelor’s degree in real estate. During her nine years with First Security, Ashley has received several promotions. In 2024, she was promoted to Ag/Commercial Lender and completed the Iowa Bankers Association’s Intro to Commercial Lending.

She and her family are active in Rudd Rockford Marble Rock (RRMR) athletics. Ashley enjoys boating, warm weather, spending time with her family, or watching the Dallas Cowboys play football.

The Most Rewarding Part of my Job
The most rewarding part of my job is working with customers – from helping them with new ventures, to starting businesses, to listening, and to seeing their success.

What I'm Doing Outside of Work
I’m boating, enjoying warm weather, being with my family, or watching the Dallas Cowboys football team!

Something You Wouldn't Guess About Me
I was a licensed realtor prior to my banking career!

John Paulus — John Paulus Vice President Senior Ag/Commercial Lender Rockford 641-257-1209 Cell: 641-426-6912 Email John

John Paulus Vice President Senior Ag/Commercial Lender
641-257-1209 | Email John
Cell: 641-426-6912

Get to Know John

John Paulus joined First Security in 1993 in the Ag Lending department. He received an associate degree from North Iowa Area Community College and a bachelor's degree from Buena Vista University. A major professional achievement for John, besides 30+ years of service, was an appointment to the Iowa Bankers Association’s (IBA) Agriculture Committee in 2004. John has been a vital member of the Ag Lending team at First Security for over three decades.

John can be found in the Rockford community spending time with his family and friends or talking about old cars and trucks. His wife, Stephanie, and he have been married for as long as he’s worked here, and his son, Wyatt, is serving in the Marine Corps.

The Most Rewarding Part of my Job
The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that we have very talented ag lenders at First Security.

What I'm Doing Outside of Work
I’m golfing, spending time with my family, friends, or talking about old cars!

Something You Wouldn't Guess About Me
I worked for the USDA for three years before starting at First Security!