Name and business contact information:
Commercial Banker
Community State
Bank, N.A.
1640 SW White Birch
Circle
Ankeny, IA 50023
mpeter@bankcsb.com
515-252-1264 (work)
515-418-2773 (cell)
Why did you join AYP?
When I moved back to Ankeny in 2004, I knew I wanted to get involved in the community but wasn’t sure how. I met Cindy Fish from the Chamber and she recommended this new group that was getting started and was a great way for someone my age to meet new people and get involved in the community. After checking the group out, I liked what I saw so I joined. It has lived up to my expectations for developing business relationships and friendships, and I’ve gotten to hear some great speakers and attend some great events through AYP.
Personal Goals:
My personal goals are to travel more and to continue to be an active member of my community.
Professional Goals:
In my profession as a commercial loan officer, my goal is to help my customers succeed. It’s fun to watch a new business succeed. My goal is to provide the best advice I can to my customers as they enter into new ventures.
Do you live, work, or both in Ankeny?
Both
Family (can include pets, parents, plants, etc.):
It’s just me! However, I am very lucky to in the fact that my parents and sisters live in Ankeny as well. I have an adorable niece and nephew who I get to see all the time.
Background:
Hometown: I consider Ankeny home. We moved here when I was in 8th grade and I graduated from Ankeny High School. I’ve also lived in DeWitt, Cedar Rapids, and Sheffield.
Education: Buena Vista University
Professional Experience:
Commercial Loan Officer, Community State Bank, Ankeny, IA (May 2006-Present)
Portfolio Manager, Community State Bank, Ankeny, IA (November 2004-May 2006)
Investment Representative, Edward Jones, Ames, IA (May 2004-November 2004)
National Bank Examiner, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Sioux City, IA, and Omaha, NE (May 2002-May 2004)
Other activities and involvements (such as groups and associations)?
Mayor’s Economic Development Task Force (2007-2008)
United Way Community Blitz (Co-Chair 2007, Volunteer 2006)
Ankeny Unplugged Volunteer (2006 & 2007)
Chamber Annual Dinner Committee (2007 & 2008)
Chamber Business 2 Business Forum Moderator (2007)
Chamber Blitz (2006)
Favorite thing about Ankeny?
Ankeny is a very special community. Its amazing how much it has grown in the past 10-15 years and somehow we’ve managed to keep that ‘community’ feeling. I think the City, Chamber, and members of the Ankeny community have done an incredible job of welcoming people to our community and creating opportunities for them to get connected.
