Premier Bank Announces
Employee Promotions
DUBUQUE, IA—Premier Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of the following employees:
Austin Putman has been promoted to Vice President, Director of Bank Operations.
Putman was hired in 2009 as a network administrator. In 2015 he was promoted to Technology Officer, and again in 2019 as Director of Bank Operations. Putman’s primary responsibilities are to oversee the operations department, data processing, and information technology. Putman also manages the bank’s security programs.
Putman was hired in 2009 as a network administrator. In 2015 he was promoted to Technology Officer, and again in 2019 as Director of Bank Operations. Putman’s primary responsibilities are to oversee the operations department, data processing, and information technology. Putman also manages the bank’s security programs.
Putman graduated from NICC in 2005 with an AAS in computer network administration.
Jerod Driscoll has been promoted to Vice President, Controller, Chief Risk Officer & Chief Information Security Officer.
Driscoll was hired in 2006 as a staff accountant. In 2010 he was promoted to Controller. Driscoll’s primary responsibilities are managing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, and assisting with annual budgeting and financial audits. Additionally, Driscoll has taken on roles as Chief Risk Officer with managing enterprise risk framework, as well as Chief Information Security Officer.
Driscoll was hired in 2006 as a staff accountant. In 2010 he was promoted to Controller. Driscoll’s primary responsibilities are managing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, and assisting with annual budgeting and financial audits. Additionally, Driscoll has taken on roles as Chief Risk Officer with managing enterprise risk framework, as well as Chief Information Security Officer.
Driscoll graduated from Loras College in 2002 with a BA in accounting. He also attained an MBA from the University of Dubuque in 2011.
Premier is a community bank committed to providing attractive account options with cutting-edge technology while supporting Dubuque’s civic, educational and charitable organizations. Premier Bank has $340 million in assets and three locations in Dubuque.
