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March 14, 2022 – New Mexico Bank & Trust, a division of HTLF Bank, through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), has been named a “Forbes Best Bank 2022.” In its annual review of the largest publicly traded banks and thrifts, Forbes ranked Heartland 28th among a nationwide group of 100 leading banking organizations with assets ranging from $9 billion to over $2 trillion. “We are proud to be named among the best banks in America for 2022,” said Tyson Leyendecker, President and CEO of Dubuque Bank and Trust. “As community banks, what sets us apart is our strong commitment to our customers, combined...

July 12, 2021 – Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico Bank & Trust (NMBT) announces the appointment of Craig Reeves, retired New Mexico Bank & Trust Northeastern New Mexico Market President, to the bank’s Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome Craig back to the New Mexico Bank & Trust team as a member of our Board of Directors. Craig is well respected in Northeastern New Mexico communities and brings decades of banking and leadership experience to our Board. His knowledge and insights will be invaluable as we work to deepen our relationships in communities across New Mexico,” said R. Greg...

New Mexico Bank & Trust (NMBT) announces that Cole Flanagan, CPA, CEO and Qualifying Broker of Flanagan Investment Real Estate, and Mary Martinez, Gerontologist and Owner/CEO of Albuquerque Home Instead, have joined the bank’s Board of Directors. July 12, 2021 – Albuquerque, NM – Flanagan and Martinez replaced retired board members Nadyne Bicknell and Randy Ware. R. Greg Leyendecker, President and CEO of New Mexico Bank & Trust said, “Cole and Mary are outstanding business leaders and their insights and contributions are extremely valuable to our Board of Directors.” Flanagan is a commercial...

June 30, 2021 – Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico Bank & Trust (NMBT) announced the appointment of Ben Spencer, Principal of Titan Fund Management and founding partner of Titan Development in Albuquerque, to Chairman of the bank’s Board of Directors. “Ben is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader who brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our Board,” said R. Greg Leyendecker, President and CEO of New Mexico Bank & Trust. “We are excited to welcome him to his new role and work together in support of our community.” Spencer has over 30 years of experience in real estate development and...

February 8, 2021 – New Mexico Bank & Trust, a division of HTLF Bank, through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), has been named a “Forbes Best Bank 2021.” Heartland is the only bank headquartered in Iowa to receive the prestigious recognition from Forbes, again this year. In its annual review of the largest publicly traded banks and thrifts, Forbes ranked Heartland 52nd among a nationwide group of 100 leading banking organizations with assets ranging from $9 billion to over $2 trillion. “We are proud to be named among the best banks in America for 2021,” said Lynn H. “Tut” Fuller, President and...