Wayne Martens

Wayne Martens, Vice President, is a mobile ag and commercial lender based in Winterset. He joined Midwest Heritage in October of 2015. Wayne is a graduate of Iowa State University, receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree in ag business. He completed the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. Wayne has over 30 years of banking experience with community banks in the agricultural, commercial and residential areas.

Wayne’s role at Midwest Heritage is to provide excellent customer service and support for their financial needs. He has varied experience that provides not only advice but an understanding of their businesses and needs. He can work with start-ups or the most seasoned businesses to provide needed credit through modern banking channels. As a remote lender, he is happy to meet with customers at their place of business.

Wayne is actively involved in Madison County community groups. He currently serves on the chamber ambassadors, as well as endowment committees for the local library and historical society. He volunteers for Covered Bridge Festival and many other community events. He belongs to the Winterset Optimist Club and Lakeview Country Club.  Previously he served on the county leadership group board as treasurer, church president and community foundation president. Wayne is married and has three grown children.  In his free time, Wayne enjoys working on his family farm, playing golf, tennis and spoiling his grandchildren.