Lois Pearce began employment with Dubuque Bank and Trust in May, 1988 as executive secretary to Lynn B. Fuller and Lynn S. Fuller. In January, 1990 she was elected Corporate Secretary of Dubuque Bank and Trust and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. She served in this capacity until January, 1999, when she was named Vice President and Corporate Secretary at both DB&T and Heartland. In 1997 she also assumed the duties of Transfer Agent for Heartland Financial USA, Inc. For two years immediately prior to joining DB&T, she was Office Manager at the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce. Before resuming her career in the work force in 1986, she was a homemaker raising five children and performed volunteer service for numerous community organizations. Lois is a member of the American Society of Corporate Secretaries and the Securities Transfer Association. She is a 1958 graduate of the University of Dubuque, having received her B.S. Degree in Business Administration. |