The staff of Community Bankers of Iowa has extensive experience in serving bankers as well as professional association experience. From the association's offices in Des Moines, Services and Advocacy exclusively designed for Iowa's independent community banks are developed and delivered. The CBI office also features a conference room available to member bankers by reservation. Iowa's community bankers are always welcome to visit, and the coffee is free!
Dave Caris, CEO * dcaris@cbiaonline.org
Dave joined Community Bankers of Iowa in February of 2016, following a 30 year career with MidAmerican Energy Company in government affairs, corporate communications and community relations. Dave brings enthusiasm and innovative thinking as well as a wealth of experience in public affairs to the association. He has an undergraduate degree in Business/Finance from Iowa State University and a Master of Business Administration from St. Ambrose University. He worked for a bank in Iowa City for three years after receiving his undergraduate degree.
Dave joined Community Bankers of Iowa in February of 2016, following a 30 year career with MidAmerican Energy Company in government affairs, corporate communications and community relations. Dave brings enthusiasm and innovative thinking as well as a wealth of experience in public affairs to the association. He has an undergraduate degree in Business/Finance from Iowa State University and a Master of Business Administration from St. Ambrose University. He worked for a bank in Iowa City for three years after receiving his undergraduate degree.
Pretty Patel, Vice President of Operations * ppatel@cbiaonline.org
Pretty joined CBI in 2002 and assists all areas of the association with projects, communications, data support, coordination and execution. Ms. Patel manages and maintains association operations, database and other critical information. She coordinates the use of CBI offices by member banks. Her experience prior to CBI includes administration for the State of Iowa.
Pretty joined CBI in 2002 and assists all areas of the association with projects, communications, data support, coordination and execution. Ms. Patel manages and maintains association operations, database and other critical information. She coordinates the use of CBI offices by member banks. Her experience prior to CBI includes administration for the State of Iowa.
Krissy Lee, Communications Director * klee@cbiaonline.org
Krissy Lee joined the CBI team in January of 2014 as the Communications Director. Originally from Des Moines, Krissy graduated from Grand View University with a B.A. in Commercial Art. She has had success working with companies in retail, food, farming/livestock, fine art, legal, banking and news media industries. Most recently, she was the Marketing & Communications Director for an animal health products company based in Waukee, IA. As Communications Director for CBI, Krissy works to promote CBI’s message to its members and the public, underscoring the need for support of local community banking.
Krissy Lee joined the CBI team in January of 2014 as the Communications Director. Originally from Des Moines, Krissy graduated from Grand View University with a B.A. in Commercial Art. She has had success working with companies in retail, food, farming/livestock, fine art, legal, banking and news media industries. Most recently, she was the Marketing & Communications Director for an animal health products company based in Waukee, IA. As Communications Director for CBI, Krissy works to promote CBI’s message to its members and the public, underscoring the need for support of local community banking.
Ross Dickinson, Director of Member Services * rdickinson@cbiaonline.org
Joining CBI in October 2021, Ross Dickinson is the primary point of contact for our Endorsed, Associate and Affiliate Services members, and will also work with these partners on sponsorship opportunities. Ross comes to us with a wealth of experience in sales and financial services, having managed sales accounts for both AT&T and Nortel Networks, and as a Financial Advisor for R.W. Baird for more than the past decade. He currently serves on the Des Moines Airport Authority Board and is a former President of Des Moines Golf & Country Club. He is also the co-owner of a design/build construction company concentrating on residential remodeling that is operated by his wife, Mindi. He holds a BBA from The University of Iowa and an MBA from Drake University.
Joining CBI in October 2021, Ross Dickinson is the primary point of contact for our Endorsed, Associate and Affiliate Services members, and will also work with these partners on sponsorship opportunities. Ross comes to us with a wealth of experience in sales and financial services, having managed sales accounts for both AT&T and Nortel Networks, and as a Financial Advisor for R.W. Baird for more than the past decade. He currently serves on the Des Moines Airport Authority Board and is a former President of Des Moines Golf & Country Club. He is also the co-owner of a design/build construction company concentrating on residential remodeling that is operated by his wife, Mindi. He holds a BBA from The University of Iowa and an MBA from Drake University.
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