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IBA Member Spotlight: Karl Metcalf

Metcalf Makes an Impact on Others in Banking

Karl2021Karl Metcalf grew up in rural Iowa on a small family farm. He says he leans on the lessons he learned on the farm — hard work and good character — when working with customers at Iowa State Bank in Fairfield. “These lessons apply to each and every interaction I have with my colleagues and customers who trust our bank with their finances and assets,” he said.

Currently the chief financial officer at Iowa State Bank, Metcalf said that he chose banking as his career because he wanted to support local individuals and businesses and help them meet their financial goals. “Knowing that what I do every day has a direct impact on the community where I’m raising my family is rewarding,” he said.

What drove you to choose a career in banking?

A desire to support individuals and businesses to meet their financial goals and contribute to our local community.

Describe one life experience that taught you a lesson you apply to your banking career.

Growing up in rural Iowa on my family’s small farm taught me many lessons about hard work and good character. These lessons apply to each and every interaction I have with my colleagues and customers who trust our bank with their finances and assets.

What is your best elevator pitch for why banking is a great career?

A career in banking provides unlimited opportunities to help shape and advance the financial outcomes of our customers, which has a greater impact on their families, businesses and our communities. Being a part of a locally owned bank has afforded me many opportunities to support and shape the future of our community. Knowing that what I do every day has a direct impact on the community where I’m raising my family is rewarding.

How does getting involved with the Iowa Bankers Association help you and your bank?

Getting involved with the IBA has helped me build a network of like-minded individuals with common goals for the banking industry.

When you’re not at work, what do you like to do most?

Spend time with my family, enjoying the outdoors and working on our hobby farm.

What is a quote or guiding principle you live by?

Surround yourself with good people, do good for others and good will come your way.