Meet our Officers & Directors

Amanda joined CLB&T in 2007 with six years of previous banking experience. During her time at the bank, she has worked in various roles throughout the organization, in teller operations, customer service, personal banking and consumer lending. With her experience in diverse roles, she brings an extensive wealth of information and knowledge to her customers and colleagues. Amanda graduated from the Iowa Bankers Leadership Institute in 2019. Amanda is a member of Mission Thornton and has volunteered in several ways for United Way, most recently joining their Community Impact Team. She is also on the NIACC Foundation Board of Directors. 

Ashley began her career with CLB&T in 2011 as a loan assistant. She has been involved with several roles in the business banking department moving to Credit Analyst in 2017, then taking on a loan portfolio in 2022. Ashley was promoted to AVP in 2025 and works with a blended portfolio of business and ag customers. Ashley has been involved with several Garner and Clear Lake area community projects and previously served as a First Mate with the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce. Ashley holds a BA from the University of Minnesota and is a Graduate of the Iowa Bankers Commercial Lending School in 2022. She lives in Garner with her husband and three children. 

Courtney joined CLB&T in 2014 working as a Teller in Clear Lake and Mason City. Courtney was promoted to a Personal Banker in 2016 after completing her degree in Organizational Leadership at Buena Vista University. She was promoted to Personal Banking Officer in 2020 and Universal Banking Officer in 2023, followed by Retail Branch Manager in 2023. In 2025, Courtney was promoted to Assistant Vice President. Her community involvement includes volunteering for CLB&T's Banking on a Cure Relay for Life Team and United Way of North Central Iowa's Community Impact Team. Courtney is located in our Mason City Downtown office.

Jillian joined CLB&T in 2023 as a Retail Branch Manager. Prior to joining Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Jillian worked at another financial institution for 16 years as a Teller, Teller Supervisor, and held the position of Head of Retail Sales. Jillian is a 2016 graduate of the Iowa Bankers Association Consumer Credit School, and a 2018 graduate of the Iowa School of Banking. Jillian is a member of the CARES After Prom Committee, a previous member of the Mason City Noon Lions Club, is a member of the Clear Lake Rotary and enjoys volunteering for concession stands at various sporting events. Jillian is located in our Clear Lake location.

Kara Ruge joined CLB&T in 2020 and holds nearly 20 years of experience in the marketing industry. She is involved with the River City Noon Kiwanis, the MacNider Art Museum Board Board of Trustees and their Foundation as well. She is also a member of the Jefferson Elementary School PTO. She is a past president of the United of North Central Iowa Board, and past secretary on the North Iowa Figure Skating Club Board. An Iowa State grad, Kara resides in Mason City with her husband and three children.

Kevin Hennessy joined the consumer loan team in Clear Lake in 2019 with 8 years of experience in processing, underwriting, mortgage, and leadership experience. Kevin is a graduate of NIACC and the University of Northern Iowa and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.  Kevin is involved in Clear Lake Noon Lions, River City Barbershop Choir, is a board member for the Mason City YMCA and an advisory board member for the Iowa Banker’s Association Consumer Lending School.

Lisa Asbe is a native of North Iowa. Growing up on a farm outside of Manly, Lisa attended North Central High School followed by graduating with an associate's degree in criminal law at NIACC. Lisa comes to CLB&T with 12 years of banking experiences holding many roles during that time. She's worked in customer service, personal banking, and management positions. Currently, Lisa lives in Clear Lake with her husband, Jason, and two children, Kaydon and Carson. 

Mackenzee Ebeling began with CLB&T in 2016 with four years of financial services experience. She was promoted to Customer Service Supervisor and at the end of 2020 became a Personal Banker. In 2025, Mackenzee was promote to Universal Banking Officer. She offers assistance in accounts and fraud services. Mackenzee is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a minor in Political Science. She is a Mason City resident with her husband and three children.

Mike joined CLB&T in 2023 and holds over 10 years of experience in banking. Mike is a graduate of the University of Iowa. He is also a graduate of the Iowa Banker's Association Commercial Lending School as well as the Iowa School of Banking. He currently serves as the Treasurer for Main Street Mason City.

As a graduate of Garner-Hayfield High School and Iowa State University (ISU), Morgan began her career at Clear Lake Bank & Trust as a Teller Intern in 2015. After graduating from ISU, she transitioned to the Trust Department as a Trust Assistant in 2016. She is the current President of the Clear Lake Jaycees, serves as member of the United Way of North Central Iowa’s Community Impact Teams, and volunteers with Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity.

A Clear Lake native, Sue Price has been a member of the CLB&T team since 1998. Whether you are looking to open a new account, purchase a CD/IRA or have any questions about our products or services, she can assist you with all of your personal banking needs. Sue serves as the executive assistant to the bank president and chairman of the board. She is a graduate of Hamilton Business College. She has been a volunteer for the United Way Day of Caring and Meals on Wheels.

Tammy Orte is the bank's internal audit officer and has been with CLB&T since July 2006. Tammy is responsible for audit and accounting activities of the bank. Tammy was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 2023. Tammy earned her BA in accounting from Monmouth College in Monmouth Illinois and an AA from Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg Illinois. She is involved in Clear Lake Noon Rotary, Daughters of the American Revolution, and serves on the Clear Lake Library Foundation Board & Board of Trustees, Clear Lake Historical Society Board, and the Friends of the Library Board.