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2021 SUMMARY
ANNUAL REPORT

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AT A GLANCE

MISSION STATEMENT

Background

Affiliate Bank Structure

Ames National Corporation (ANC) is an Iowa-based 
bank holding company. ANC was organized and 
incorporated on January 21, 1975, under the laws of 
the State of Iowa to serve as a holding company for 
its principal banking subsidiary, First National Bank, 
Ames, Iowa. In 1983, ANC acquired the stock of State 
Bank & Trust Co. located in Nevada, Iowa; in 1991, ANC 
acquired Boone Bank & Trust Co., located in Boone, 
Iowa; in 1995, ANC acquired the stock of Reliance 
State Bank located in Story City, Iowa; and in 2002, 
ANC chartered and commenced operations of United 
Bank & Trust NA, located in Marshalltown, Iowa. In 
2012, Reliance State Bank acquired an office located 
in Garner, Iowa. In 2014, First National Bank acquired 
three offices located in West Des Moines and Johnston, 
Iowa, and two locations in the Osceola, Iowa area in 
2018. In 2019, ANC acquired Iowa State Savings Bank 
headquartered in Creston, Iowa. 

Each affiliate bank operates independently with a 
board of directors and a bank president. Decisions are 
made locally, which means customers receive quick 
responses to questions, and services are customized 
to meet customer needs in each community.

The affiliate banks’ lending activities consist primarily 
of short-term and medium-term commercial, 
agricultural and residential real estate loans, 
agricultural and business operating loans, lines of 
credit, home improvement loans and the origination 
of mortgage loans for sale into the secondary market. 
Affiliate banks also offer a variety of checking, savings, 
money market and time deposits accounts; cash 
management services; wealth management and trust 
services; merchant credit card processing; and safe 
deposit box services. Convenient access to funds and 
account information is also available through: Online 
Banking, Video Banking, Mobile Banking, Online Bill 
Pay, Mobile Wallet, online statements and debit cards.

Ames National Corporation Services

ANC provides various services to the affiliate banks, which include: management assistance, payroll, 
internal auditing, human resources, compliance management, marketing assistance, loan review, 
technology support, training and employee development. ANC employees seek to incorporate 
efficiencies across the affiliate banks’ operational functions so the affiliate bank management teams 
can focus on what they do best: banking and taking care of customers’ financial needs.

Ames National Corporation is a results-oriented financial services holding 

company providing leadership, counsel and support to its community 

affiliate banks and superior performance for its shareholders.

CORE VALUES

Ames National Corporation’s foundation is built on these values which guide our actions.

E X C E L L E N C E     •     I N T E G R I T Y     •     L E A D E R S H I P 

S T A B I L I T Y     •     T R U S T     •     C O M M U N I T Y

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

The Ames National Corporation five-year strategic plan is focused on three driving initiatives:

Employee engagement 
Enhance systems and activities to acquire, develop and retain employees.

Customer engagement 
Develop a customer experience that supports relationship growth and customer acquistion.

Continuous improvement 
Continually improve key processes to increase customer engagement, employee engagement and  

shareholder value.

 
 
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

As the pandemic persisted into the 2021 financial 
year, Ames National Corporation (the “Company”) 
and our affiliate banks delivered on our mission to 
our customers, employees and shareholders with a 
strong financial performance. Our purpose has been 
magnified and elevated as our banks continue to 
support personal and business customers impacted by 
COVID-19. 

Building on the momentum we created leading 
up to the pandemic has provided us with a strong 
sense of direction throughout the past year. The 
strength and stability of a well-capitalized holding 
company allowed us to weather record-low interest 
rates and lingering pandemic related trials and still 
prosper and grow as an organization. 

Net loans as of December 31, 2021 increased slightly to 
$1.14 billion, as compared to $1.13 billion as of December 
31, 2020.  Excluding the $44.9 million decrease in PPP 
loans, net loans increased $59.5 million or 5% in 2021.

Loan quality metrics improved during 2021 compared 
to 2020 as substandard and impaired loan volumes 
were reduced by $6.3 million.  An additional positive 
development was the recording of net loan loss 
recoveries of $163 thousand for 2021 compared to net 
loan charge offs of $1.1 million for 2020.  

Deposits totaled $1.88 billion as of December 31, 
2021, an increase of 9%, compared to $1.72 billion 
as of December 31, 2020.  The growth in deposits 
is primarily due to federal government stimulus 
programs and increases in core deposits, including 
retail and, to a lesser extent, commercial funds.  

Financial Results

Ames National Corporation was able to reach record 
levels of net income, assets, loans, deposits, and capital 
during 2021.  We are pleased to provide our 2021 financial 
overview and highlight drivers of this record setting year.

Annual net income for the Company totaled $23.9 million, 
or $2.62 per share, in 2021 compared to $18.9 million, 
or $2.06 per share, in 2020. The increase in earnings is 
primarily the result of a decrease in the provision for 
loan losses in 2021 compared to 2020, as uncertainties 
associated with the economic slow-down created by the 
pandemic began to lessen.  Further contributing to the 
improved net income was a reduction in interest expense 
due to declines in market interest rates.

Net interest income for 2021, was $1.2 million higher 
than the prior year.  The improved net interest income 
is primarily attributable to lower deposit interest 
expense and to the Paycheck Protection Program 
(PPP) annual fees of $4.3 million recognized in 2021 
compared to $2.3 million in 2020.  

Annual noninterest income for 2021 totaled $10.5 
million compared to $10.6 million for 2020; while 
noninterest expense totaled $36.6 million for 2021 and 
2020.

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Highlights & Innovations

Changing consumer behaviors, expectations and 
preferences caused us to rethink much of what we 
do. The need to integrate advancing technology, build 
relationships and empower our team to continue to 
meet the wants and needs of customers pushed us 
to be more agile and innovative. Across our affiliate 
banks, we have shown we are both flexible and 
resilient. A few notable highlights include:

	ƒ First National Bank is replacing our existing Valley 
Junction building with a new 5,000 square foot 
building.

	ƒ Partnered with small businesses to originate and 
service 2,152 PPP loans which represented over 
$123.3 million to support local business during the 
pandemic.

	ƒ We invest in each of the communities we serve 

through financial education, monetary contributions 
and volunteering our time and talents.

	ƒ We continue to invest in and expand our digital 
offerings to enhance the customer experience. 

	ƒ ANC surpassed $2 billion in assets and thanked our 

employees for achieving this milestone.

Board of Directors

In Summary

During 2021, two new directors were appointed to our 
affiliate banks’ Boards of Directors.  Jeff Baker joined the 
First National Bank (FNB) Board of Directors.  Mr. Baker 
retired from the accounting and consulting firm RSM 
US LLP where he specialized in banking, other financial 
services entities and public companies. In addition to 
his role as an audit partner, he was the Firm’s national 
director of banking services.  Jeff Rasmussen, CPA 
and proprietor of Bergman Tax and Accounting in 
Marshalltown, IA joined the United Bank & Trust (UBT) 
Board of Directors.  Mr. Rasmussen has over 18 years of 
experience in accounting and tax matters and worked 
as the CFO of Marshalltown Company prior to joining 
the Bergman firm.  Amy Rieck, PHR and Chief Human 
Resources Officer of Greater Regional Health in Creston 
joined the Iowa State Savings Bank Board of Directors.  
Amy and her husband own KSIB Radio station in 
Creston, raise and show livestock, and operate two 
additional local businesses.

We also want to thank the members of the affiliate 
banks’ Board of Directors who will be retiring this 
upcoming May for their dedicated work and assistance 
to our success.  Dave Benson will be leaving the FNB 
Board of Directors but will remain on the ANC Board.  
John Wise will be leaving the UBT Board of Directors.  
We are grateful to our Board members for lending their 
expertise to further our mission and for providing us 
with valuable insight into the communities we serve.

Economic Outlook

We are expecting increased volatility in the bond and 
equity markets as investors try to read the tea leaves on 
inflation, interest rates, and supply chain impediments 
on business profitability.  Presently, economists 
prognostications for interest rates in 2022 is a 1% 
increase short term rates.  With the Consumer Price 
Index All Urban Consumer (CPI) for December 2021 
increasing 7% over the last 12 months; the question 
for many, is will a 1% hike in interest rates be enough 
to dampen the increasing momentum of higher prices 
which started in 2021.  This relationship between 
interest rates and inflation will likely have a significant 
impact on our deposit interest expense in 2022.

As we turn our attention to 2022, our team at ANC and 
the affiliate banks are aligned and motivated to build 
on the progress and lessons learned over the past year. 
Our strategic priorities build on our strong foundation 
and positions us for the future. We are stepping 
forward, focused on our integrated strategy and our 
immediate priorities to grow through the challenges 
we are facing. Over the past year, ANC has set a more 
ambitious agenda to build tomorrows’ bank today. 
Introducing and offering the best digital tools that help 
customers achieve their financial goals and maintaining 
our excellent customer service standards are core 
to this ambition. In aspiring to these ambitions, we 
recognize the importance of achieving a balance for all 
stakeholders and thank our employees, customers, and 
shareholders for your support.

Annual Meeting

We look forward to providing you additional financial 
highlights at our Annual Meeting of Shareholders 
which will be held on April 27, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.  
More details are available on page 15 of this report.

We encourage you to attend the annual  
meeting virtually.

Thomas H. Pohlman 
Chairman

John P. Nelson 
President & CEO

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2021

PERFORMANCE RECORD

Net Income
$23.9 Million

Assets
$2.14 Billion

Dividends Paid  
Per Share
$1.03

ROA
1.15%

ROE
11.43%

ATLO Closing 
Price
$24.49

Per Common Share

    2021
Cash Dividends Declared  $1.29

Cash Dividends Paid 

$1.03

Loan Quality

Market Price Per Share

 2021    2020

2021     2020 

Allowance 

1.43%  1.50%

Closing  

$24.49  $24.02

Dividend Payout* 

39.26%

Net Charge-Offs  -0.01%  0.10%

High 

$27.90  $28.05

Dividend Yield** 

4.25%

Non Performing  1.11%  1.33%

Low 

$22.04  $16.53

* Cash dividends paid divided by net income

** Based upon latest quarterly dividend of $0.26 and year-end ALTO closing price

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THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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AFFILIATE BANKS

Contact: (515) 432-6200
www.boonebankiowa.com
Charter: State
Organized: 1883
Offices: Two locations in 
Boone, Iowa
Employees: 21
Capital: $15.1 Million
Assets: $159 Million
2021 Net Income: $1.9 Million

Contact: (515) 232-5561
www.FNB247.com
Charter: National
Organized: 1903
Offices: Nine locations in Ames, 
Ankeny, Johnston, Osceola, and 
West Des Moines, Iowa
Employees: 125
Capital: $103 Million
Assets: $1.11 Billion
2021 Net Income: $13.1 Million

Contact: (641) 753-5900
www.ISSBbank.com
Charter: State
Organized: 1883
Offices: Three locations in 
Creston and Lenox, Iowa
Employees: 34
Capital: $26.5 Million
Assets: $252 Million
2021 Net Income: $2.1 Million 

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Contact: (515) 733-4396
www.RSBiowa.com
Charter: State
Organized: 1928
Offices: Two locations in Story 
City and Garner, Iowa
Employees: 33
Capital: $29.7 Million
Assets: $286 Million
2021 Net Income: $3.2 Million

Contact: (641) 753-5900
www.ubtna.com
Charter: National
Organized: 2002
Offices: Two locations in 
Marshalltown, Iowa
Employees: 20
Capital: $11.3 Million
Assets: $126 Million
2021 Net Income: $1.2 Million

Contact: (515) 382-2191
www.bankSBT.com
Charter: State
Organized: 1939
Offices: One location in 
Nevada, Iowa
Employees: 20
Capital: $19.1 Million
Assets: $209 Million
2021 Net Income: $3.3 Million

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

    Unaudited

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions and federal funds sold

Total cash and cash equivalents

Interest-bearing time deposits

Securities available-for-sale 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) stock, at cost

Loans receivable, net 

Loans held for sale

Bank premises and equipment, net

Accrued income receivable

Bank-owned life insurance

Deferred income taxes, net

Other intangible assets, net

Goodwill

Other assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

LIABILITIES

Deposits 

Non-interest bearing checking

Interest bearing checking

Savings and money market

Time, $250,000 and over

Other time

Total deposits

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

FHLB advances

Dividends payable

Deferred income taxes, net

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

Total liabilities

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

 $ 

 $ 

19,590

69,539

89,129

16,922

  831,003

  3,422   

  1,144,108

  -   

  17,512

  10,124   

 2,985

  1,922

  2,505   

  12,424   

  4,985   

24,819   

148,278   

173,097

18,426

  596,999   

  3,148   

  1,129,505   

  1,621   

  17,340

  11,143

  2,916

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  3,133   

  12,424

  5,896

 $ 

2,137,041 

 $ 

1,975,648 

 $ 

411,585

 $ 

  575,997   

  674,975   

  40,793   

  174,669

1,878,019      

  39,851   

  3,000   

  2,364   

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  6,029

349,500   

  528,796   

  581,224   

  60,019

  196,907

1,716,446

  37,293   

  3,000

  -   

 1,731 

  7,691   

1,929,263 

1,766,161 

Common stock, $2 par value, authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding  

  18,184   

  18,245

9,092,167 (unaudited)  and 9,122,747 shares as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive income

Total stockholders’ equity

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  16,353   

  170,377

 2,864  

207,778    

  17,002   

  158,217   

 16,023  

209,487    

 $ 

2,137,041 

 $ 

1,975,648    

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

    Unaudited

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:

Loans, including fees

Securities

Taxable

Tax-exempt

Other interest and dividend income 

Total interest and dividend income

INTEREST EXPENSE:

Deposits

Other borrowed funds

Total interest expense

Net interest income

Provision (credit) for loan losses

Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan 
losses

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

Wealth management income

Service fees

Securities gains, net

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

Merchant and card fees

Other non-interest income

Total non-interest income

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:

Salaries and employee benefits

Data processing

Occupancy expenses, net

FDIC insurance assessments

Professional fees

Business development

Intangible asset amortization

New market tax credit projects amortization

Other operating expenses, net

Total non-interest expense

Income before income taxes

Income Tax Expense

Net Income

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Declared dividends per share

Years Ended December 31

2021

2020

 $ 

47,829

 $ 

50,470 

8,861 

 3,095

 697

 60,482    

 4,342

 143 

4,485 

 55,997

(757)

56,754       

4,448

 1,474

24

1,673

2,019

  899

 10,537

  7,764  

 3,628

  1,079  

62,941 

  7,821 

 277

 8,098 

 54,843

5,681 

49,162       

3,848  

 1,523

430

  2,112  

1,772

 935

 10,620

 22,281 

 22,869 

 5,549 

 2,664

578

 1,663

 1,465 

 628

639

1,151 

 36,618 

 30,673 

 6,760 

23,913

2.62

1.29 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 5,182 

 2,668  

313

 1,537 

 1,082 

 826

639

1,435 

 36,551 

  23,231 

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STATE BANK & TRUST

Historically, banks have been the 
core of a strong community. More 
than 80 years of banking in Nevada 
confirm that State Bank & Trust Co. 
(SBT) is a community pillar with a 
talented team of local experts offering 
decisions made close to the customer. 
State Bank & Trust is a full-service 
bank, serving Nevada and Eastern 
Story County communities from one 
convenient location, whose goal is 
to simplify your banking and life by 
providing you with a level of personal 
service you don’t often find today.

As a local, community bank, we work 
to give our clients the most dependable 
and secure banking experience 
possible. When you begin to explore 
what a local, community bank means, 
you begin to understand how our commitment to the 
Nevada community prepared us to meet the challenges 
of 2021. 

The strength and resiliency of an organization is best 
defined by its ability to respond to the unexpected. 
That’s where experience comes into play. In 2021, we 
drew on the collective knowledge of our entire team 
and generations of bankers before us. 

We knew we were in for a test as we navigated a 
persistent global pandemic and a two-year Nevada 
Main Street project to repave the streets and repair 
infrastructure, which restricted customer access to our 
building and drive up. We planned, got creative, and 
worked together. While clients were sometimes unable 
to visit the bank, that didn’t stop their need for banking 
services. Many were introduced to online and mobile 
banking systems for the first time. During the height 
of the pandemic, our team shifted into split-teams, 
allowing remote work to become a reality. We relied 
on ANC and their technology to provide a safe working 
environment for all. Committed to our clients, our team 
proved day after day that high-touch service can be 
delivered in a challenging environment.

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Nevada created a new Community Garden in 2021. SBT donated funds 
to build raised beds in the garden. 

The bank became a lifeline for financial information for 
our commercial and ag clients. Navigating the rules of 
the Paycheck Protection Program was overwhelming 
for many. Our business banking team was on the 
front line, working to ensure that every customer got 
the necessary attention and guidance. Their work 
directly supported the preservation of many local jobs 
and businesses. We know we strengthened existing 
relationships and built new relationships that will 
endure for years to come. 

We believe that supporting our communities adds to 
the common good and enriches the lives of all. The 
communities served by State Bank & Trust Co. are 
thriving examples of our vision and we are proud to 
contribute in a variety of ways including volunteer 
work, serving on committees and boards, and 
philanthropic giving.

2021 saw State Bank & Trust reaching new levels of 
performance with income of $3.3 million, due in part 
to PPP loans and negative provision for loan losses, 
and we peaked at $225 million in total assets. Bank 
President, Steve McGill, credits the success to his 
excellent team of 22 employees who offer more than 
200 years of SBT experience and banking expertise to 
serve clients’ changing needs.

$2 BILLION

Celebrated becoming a $2 Billion Holding 
Company with a Special Gift as a thank 
you to all employees

3 Areas of Support:

Financial Literacy

Community & Economic 
Development

Health & Human Services

Employees serve on nearly

200 

organizations

Locations

19
12Communities

7100

volunteer
hours

STEVE MCGILL RETIREMENT

Steve McGill plans to retire from his position 
as President of State Bank & Trust at the end 
of 2022, after 19 years as the leader of this 
successful team of bankers. His unique ability 
to build employee and client relationships 
earned him respect across our markets 
and helped increase SBT assets from $76 
million to more than $225 million; and loans 
increased from $42 million to $110 million 
during his tenure. McGill was quick to credit 
his long-time team members and said he 
surrounds himself with a great team he trusts. 

Steve hails from Independence Iowa, and he 
studied ag business at Iowa State University. 
He joined SBT in 1999 as a commercial lender 
and has an impressive lending and banking 
career with a niche for problem solving loans. 
He and his wife, Nancy, a retired teacher, have 
two children and five grandchildren. McGill 
will remain in Nevada after retirement. He 

plans to travel and hopes to enjoy more of 
his hobbies, including fishing, hunting, and 
Lego-building including large creations, such 
as the USS Arizona. When asked about his 
career milestones, Steve said he enjoyed and 
was honored to serve on local boards through 
volunteer work with ASSET and United Way; 
however, the career achievement he is most 
proud of is being the President at State Bank & 
Trust and said, “I like a small-town community 
bank, and this is a really good place to work!”

Dan Johnson, Executive Vice President & 
Assistant Trust Officer with SBT for 14 years, 
will be named President in 2023. Prior to his 
departure, Steve continues to work with Dan 
to provide for a smooth transition. 

We wish Steve good health and happiness 
as he nears his retirement and want to 
encourage Dan in his transition as Steve’s 
successor.

Steve McGill 

Dan Johnson
Executive Vice President & 
Assistant Trust Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SHAREHOLDER   INFORMATION

AMES NATIONAL 
TEAM

John P. Nelson  
President & CEO

John L. Pierschbacher  
Chief Financial Officer

Timothy J. Lupardus  
Chief Information Officer

Buffy S. Clatt  
Vice President & Marketing Director

Jennifer J. Hanson  
Vice President & Human Resources Director

Tracy W. Laws  
Vice President & Internal Auditor

Matthew R. Hackbart  
Vice President of Technology

Joel P. Jacobsen  
Vice President & Risk Management Officer

David A. Troe  
Vice President & Valuation Officer

Justin C. Clausen  
Controller

Marie I. Roberts  
Accounting Specialist

Lori J. Hill  
Valuation Services Coordinator & 
Administrative Officer 

Doug S.H. Kinsey  
Information Technology Systems Admin II

Paul M. Crowe  
Information Technology Systems Admin I

Tyler D. Nablo  
Information Technology Support Analyst II

Annual Meeting

The Board of Directors of Ames National Corporation 
has established Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. 
as the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. 

Market makers and brokers  in the stock include:  
First Point Wealth Management, First National Bank, 
Ames  (515) 663-3074  
D.A. Davidson  |  (800) 755-7589  
Raymond James |  (800) 800-4693

Stock Transfer Agent

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust  
17 Battery Place  
New York, NY 10004  
(212) 509-4000  
www.continentalstock.com

Form 10-K and Other Information

A copy of the Company’s Annual Report to the 
Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K 
will be available on the Securities and Exchange 
Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov  
and through  a link on the Company’s website,  
www.amesnational.com, at Financial Information,  
SEC Filings on or about March 11, 2022.

Additional information is also available by contacting 
John L. Pierschbacher, CFO at 515-232-6251 or  
info@amesnational.com.

The meeting will be held at First National Bank, 405 
5th Street Ames, Iowa.  The Annual Meeting will 
also be available through a virtual format due to the 
continued public health impact of the coronavirus 
pandemic (COVID-19).  Shareholders are encouraged 
to participate virtually. To participate virtually, visit 
the Ames National Corporation website, www.
amesnational.com, shortly before the meeting on April 
27, 2022. Shareholders are encouraged to vote their 
shares in advance by proxy, as online voting will not be 
available through the virtual format. 

Shareholders may attend the meeting in person, 
but are requested to notify the Company of their 
attendance in advance. Notification should be made 
by email, info@amesnational.com or by calling 
515-232-6251

Professional Experts

External Auditor:  
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP  
West Des Moines, Iowa 

Counsel:  
Nyemaster Goode, P.C.  
Des Moines, Iowa

Market Makers

Ames National Corporation’s common stock is listed on 
the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “ATLO.” 

Front, Left to Right:

Patrick G. Hagan  
Retired Senior Vice President of 
Fareway Stores, Inc.

David W. Benson  
Attorney at Law 
Nyemaster Goode

Kevin L. Swartz  
Retired Chief Executive Officer,  
Wolfe Clinic PC

James R. Larson II  
President, Larson Development 
Corporation

Back, Left to Right:

Thomas H. Pohlman  
Chairman

John P. Nelson  
President & CEO

Steven D. Forth  
Farmer

John L. Pierschbacher  
Chief Financial Officer

Middle, Left to Right:

Michelle R. Cassabaum  
Chief Operating & Financial Officer,  
21st Century Rehab

Betty A. Baudler Horras  
President, Baudler Enterprises, Inc.

Lisa M. Eslinger  
Chief Financial and Administrative 
Officer, Iowa State University 
Foundation

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Ames National Corporation  
P.O. Box 846 405 5th Street  
Ames, IA 50010  
(515) 232-6251  |  Fax (515) 663-3033 
 info@amesnational.com  |  www.amesnational.com