Home State Bank in Jefferson recently announced leadership changes. 

Bob Allen is the new president of the bank. The 1998 Jefferson-Scranton High School graduate has been with Home State Bank since 2012 and has over 18 years of banking experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Iowa State University in 2002 and completed graduate school of banking from the University of Colorado this past July. 

Sid Jones will continue his 38-year career serving as CEO and Chairman of the Board, but will no longer serve as its president. Other leadership changes include: Adam Huen as senior vice president, chief credit officer; Eric Hockenberry as market president, Teresa Hoyle as vice president, retail manager; and Tami Larimore as vice president, business banking manager. 

Additionally, Home State Bank opened a temporary loan closing office in Ankeny until it opens its newest office location in Polk City to better serve its customers in Polk County and the surrounding area.