I wanted to share some news with you — the kind that reminds me why this work matters. In 2012, Carlson Group recruited Jim Plagge to lead Bank Iowa when it was a $1.1 billion community bank.
THOUGHT LEADER PERSPECTIVES
Carlson Group Placement: Bank Iowa President/CEO Announcement, Succession Story
Drew Carlson
We’re proud to share that Jason Herrboldt has been named President and CEO of Bank Iowa.
Carlson Group Recognized as a Top Executive Search Firm in Central Iowa
Drew Carlson
Carlson Group was recently recognized as one of the area’s top Executive Search Firms for 2025 by the Des Moines Business Record.
Carlson Group Project: NCMIC Appoints David Siebert as New CEO
Drew Carlson
Carlson Group recently worked with the NCMIC Board of Directors on this succession process.
#SuccessStory #Succession
Carlson Group Placement: Bankers Trust Hires Brett Hartema as CFO
Drew Carlson
Bankers Trust, Iowa’s largest privately held bank, recently announced the hiring of Brett Hartema as its next Chief Financial Officer, a search Carlson was pleased to assist.
#TalentAcquisition
The Evolving Challenges of Executive Relocation
Drew Carlson
Executive relocation has become increasingly difficult due to rising costs, housing market challenges, and executives’ reluctance to uproot their families and lifestyles. To succeed, companies must take a personalized approach—qualifying candidates’ true willingness to move, engaging hiring managers in the process, and offering flexible, well-structured relocation packages.
#TalentAcquisition
Powerful Integration of Human Perspective with AI Capabilities
Joyce Edwards
The lightspeed adoption of generative AI is revolutionizing the executive search industry. Yet, it’s crucial for all stakeholders to understand that technology is a tool, not a replacement for human insight and judgment.
#TalentAcquisition
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
- The Best Leaders Embrace the Role of Supporting Character – HBR
- Six Small Actions that Make a Big Difference in Managing Stress at Work – FastCompany
- Raising the Bar: A More Disciplined Way to Hire Senior Leaders – Chief Executive
- Managing Up – The Leadership Skill that Determines Success or Failure – Forbes
- Your Job Title Doesn’t Define Your Work – FastCompany
- The Skills that Moved You Up the Ladder are Now Holding You Back – Forbes
- Fractional Leaders are Mentoring the Next Generation of Businesses – Training Magazine
- The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Leadership Capability – The CEO Magazine
- When Many High Performers Fail as Leaders – FastCompany
- Why Telling Yourself the Truth is a Critical Leadership Skill – Inc.
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Carlson Group Placement: Bank Iowa President/CEO Announcement, Succession Story
I wanted to share some news with you — the kind that reminds me why this work matters. In 2012, Carlson Group recruited Jim Plagge to lead Bank Iowa when it was a $1.1 billion community bank.
Carlson Group Recognized as a Top Search Firm in Central Iowa
Carlson Group was recently recognized as one of the area’s top Executive Search Firms for 2025 by the Des Moines Business Record, Central Iowa’s preeminent business publication.
Carlson Group Project: NCMIC appoints David Siebert as its new CEO
NCMIC recently announced the appointment of David Siebert as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mike McCoy, who is retiring after eight years as CEO of the organization.
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