Officers & Directors

As chief operating officer, Matt is responsible for oversight of business operations and assisting with strategy execution. Matt joined CLB&T in 1993 and throughout his career at the bank, has held several positions, most notably in asset/liability management, operations, and information technology/security. He holds his MBA from Drake University, BA in finance and banking from Buena Vista University, and AA degree from North Iowa Area Community College. In addition, he attended the BAI Graduate School of Bank Operations & Technology at Vanderbilt University and the Graduate School of Bank Investments and Financial Management at the University of South Carolina. Matt currently serves as treasurer of the One Vision Board of Directors. He previously served on the National User Group Board of Directors for Jack Henry & Associates; Clear Lake Library Board of Directors and Foundation; and the North Iowa Area Community College Alumni Advisory Board.

Pat Goedken

Senior Vice President, Ag & 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 five 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. Pat was promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Banking in 2020. 

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

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.

Stephanie Hassebroek

Vice President, Trust Officer

Kirk Mueller

Vice President, CLB&T Insurance and Financial Services Manager

Natalie Plagge

Vice President, Business Banking

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. 

Sarah Thein

Vice President, Deposit Operations & E-Banking

Gerald “Chip” Thiedeman

Vice President, Real Estate & Consumer Lending

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 School of Banking and the Iowa Banker's Association Commercial Lending School. Josh was Past President of the Clear Lake Noon Lions Club, is a member of the Clear Lake Jaycees, and serves on the Board of Directors for the North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation.

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 1992, 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. 

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 attended the Iowa Bankers Association Bank Leadership Institute.  Nikki 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 and Central Garden’s Bugs and Blooms Program.

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.

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. 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 soon to be 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.

Brigitte Wilkins began with CLB&T in 2013 and holds nearly 14 years of experience in all aspects of the real estate lending industry. She is experienced in processing, underwriting, and mortgage lending. She serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Executive Committee of the Crisis Intervention Board. She also serves on the Community Kitchen Board as well as part of the Habitat for Humanity Credit Committee. Brigitte is a graduate of North Iowa Area Community College and Buena Vista University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business Management. She is a Mason City native and resides there with her husband and four children. 

Nathan is a graduate of North Iowa Area Community College. He began with CLB&T in 2017 as an IT Support Specialist. He was promoted to his current role in 2022.