Officers & Directors

As president, Paul is responsible for executing the bank’s strategic initiatives and overall brand management.  He is a graduate of Buena Vista University and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado. He began his banking career in 1989 with a multi-state banking holding company before joining CLB&T in 1997. Since that time, he has provided leadership in several bank initiatives as well as served as Chief Credit Officer. Under his guidance the bank has experienced significant loan growth and maintained excellent asset quality. Stevenson has previously served on the Board of Directors for the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce; Clear Lake Economic Development Corporation; and the Clear Lake Community School Board of Education. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the North Iowa Economic Development Corporation and the Surf Ballroom.

Brian Berg 

Senior Vice President, Business Banking

Pat Goedken

Senior Vice President, Business Banking

Pat Goedken, joined CLB&T in April 2010. Pat is a graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor of science in ag business. Pat has more than thirty years of ag and commercial banking experience across North Iowa. He currently serves as a United Way volunteer and YMCA volunteer, is active in Epiphany Parish and serves on the ag committee for the Mason City Chamber of Commerce. Pat was promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Banking in 2020. 

Deb McIntire

Senior Vice President, Operations & Senior BSA Officer

As the Vice president of Business Development, Mike works closely with Agriculture and Commercial customers to be sure they are receiving the absolute best service from our team. Mike joined CLB&T in August 2012. Mike graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Ag Business & Economics. Mike has been in a lending role for about 20 years and specifically in Banking for 18 years. Mike was born and raised on a farm in Cerro Gordo County and is currently the President of the Garner Community Betterment Group, Member of the Mason City Noon Rotary, President of the Garner Parks and Rec Board, Treasurer for the Prairie View Board Foundation, Board member of the Hancock County Economic Development Group and a member of the GHV Booster Club Board.  Mike also volunteers his time to help coach youth sports, and is a member of the Hancock County Farm Bureau.  Mike offices in our Mason City West location.

A graduate of Sioux Falls University, Augustana College and the Cannon Financial Institute, Anne joined CLB&T in October 2013 with over 30 years of trust experience. She is the past president of Good Shepherd Care Center Board of Directors, past president and current member of the MercyOne Foundation, member of Wright on the Park finance committee, MercyOne Nurses Rocks Scholarship Selection Committee Member, and board member for the Iowa Trust Association, and is also active with United Way of North Central Iowa.

Joy Olson

Vice President, Residential Real Estate

In 2006, Paula joined CLB&T as a teller in the Clear Lake office. Since that time, she has been promoted to personal banker, consumer lender, and retail banking manager of our Garner office. Paula also assists with our Clear Sailing "55" Club activities. Outside of the office, Paula can be seen cheering on many GHV teams as an active volunteer for the GHV Sports Boosters. She is also volunteers for the Avery Executive Committee and serves as a YIELD mentor. Paula is also a Garner Chamber of Commerce Board member, Garner NIACC Advisory Council member, United Way volunteer, and IBA Bank Leadership Institute graduate 2018. Paula resides in Garner with her husband, and has three children. 

Danielle Pace joined the CLB&T team in August 2015 as retail branch manager in the Mason City west office bringing 8 years of prior banking and management experience with her. In 2019, Danielle was promoted to vice president of consumer lending while maintaining her role as retail leader in our Mason City west office. In 2021, Danielle was promoted to Vice President, Director of Retail Banking and Consumer Lending. Danielle is actively involved with the Mason City Chamber of Commerce as a board member, is Treasurer for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Cerro Gordo County and has held a spot on the committee since 2011. She has also been involved with Make-A-Wish of North Iowa, Women United and the United Way, as well as Habitat For Humanity.

Kirk Mueller

Vice President, CLB&T Insurance and Financial Services Manager

Diane Ostendorf

Vice President, Personal/Private Banking 

Kristin Davison

Vice President, Compliance/BSA Officer

Natalie Plagge

Vice President, Business Banking

In 2011, Josh Thompson joined CLB&T working as a teller while attending college. Upon graduation in 2014, he joined our commercial lending department as a credit analyst. In 2020, Josh was promoted to his current role. Josh is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's degree in finance and a MBA. He is also a graduate of the Iowa Banker's Association Commercial Lending School and is currently enrolled in the Iowa School of Banking. Josh is a member of the Clear Lake Jaycees and Past President of the Clear Lake Noon Lions Club.

Joan M. Hanson, assistant vice president, works in the Clear Lake office as the Lead Document Specialist in the agricultural and business banking department. A CLB&T employee since 19992, Hanson earned her AA from NIACC and a BA in finance and banking with a minor in sociology from Buena Vista University. She is involved in many local organizations, including the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Hancock County; the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Education Foundation Board; Garner Education Center Operations Board; Hancock County Extension and Outreach and the Hancock County District Fair. 

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 at Buena Vista University. She was promoted to Personal Banking Officer in 2020. Her community involvement includes volunteering for Habitat for Humanity Hammers and Heels Committee. Courtney is located in our Clear Lake office.

A graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Agricultural Business, Joni joined CLB&T in 2022 as a Commercial & Ag Lender in our Garner location. Prior to becoming a lender, Joni worked in a business development role in North Iowa with the Iowa Corn Growers Association. Growing up on her family farm in Southeast Iowa, she truly enjoys helping farmers and local businesses meet their goals. Joni’s community involvement includes the Tri Clear Lake Planning Committee, youth leader at Zion Lutheran Church and Past President of the Clear Lake Jaycees.

Ashley began her career with CLB&T in 2011 as a loan assistant. She was promoted to a credit analyst in 2017.  Ashley manages a business loan portfolio and was critical in CLB&T’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) efforts over this past year. Ashley has become involved in several Clear Lake community projects, and also serves as a First Mate for the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce. 

Sandy Whitehurst

Assistant Vice President, Consumer Lending Officer

Sue Price

Personal Banking Officer

Internal Audit Officer

Director of Marketing & PR 

Brigitte Wilkins began with CLB&T in 2013 and holds nearly 14 years of experience in the real estate lending industry. She is responsible for underwriting and supervising the processing department.  She serves on the Crisis Intervention Board. Brigitte is a graduate of North Iowa Area Community College and Buena Vista University. She is a Mason City native and resides there with her husband and four children. 

Tami Gerdom

Transfer/Funds Management Officer

A native of Newton and University of Iowa graduate, Stephanie has been with CLB&T for over 10 years. She is a Cannon Financial Institute graduate and holds the Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation. She graduated from the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) Bank Leadership Institute and is currently on the Leadership Advisory board and is a member of the Emerging Leader Peer Group. She is a member of the Clear Lake Jaycees, Clear Lake Rotary, Clear Lake Chamber’s Lake Leadership Planning Committee, volunteers with Meals on Wheels and serves as a member of the United Way of North Central Iowa’s Community Impact Team.

Sara joined CLB&T in May 2017 as our retail branch manager in the downtown Mason City office, bringing 8 years of personal banking, branch management, and real estate experience. In 2022, Sara was promoted to assistant vice president and retail branch manager. She is a graduate of North Iowa Community College and Buena Vista University. Sara was born and raised in Mason City and resides here with her 3 children. When she isn’t working you can find her enjoying the outdoors with her family. Sara serves her community through her membership of the Crisis Intervention Services Board of Directors, has served on the Main Street Mason City Board of Directors, volunteers with Meals on Wheels and United Way of North Central Iowa and serves as a member of the United Way of North Central Iowa’s Community Impact Team.

In 2007, Nikki joined Clear Lake Bank & Trust as a Teller in our Mason City West office, bringing 6 years of previous banking experience.  After being appointed Lead Teller, Nikki was promoted to BSA Officer in 2018 and assistant vice president of teller operations/BSA officer in 2022.  She is a current member of the Iowa Bankers Association Bank Leadership Institute.  She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and resides in Clear Lake with her husband and two children.  Nikki is a volunteer with Cerro Gordo County Relay for Life.

Rachel Maletta

Assistant Vice President, Business Banking

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.

Laura Schleusner

Controller