John Schmidt
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John Schmidt joined the Board of Regents in February 2006. He is currently the Executive Vice President, CFO, and COO of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. He is also currently the Vice Chair of the Board at Dubuque Bank & Trust Company, Galena State Bank & Trust Co., Riverside Community Bank, and First Community Bank. He is also Director at both Keokuk Bancshares, Inc., and DBT Investment Corporation, Vice President at ULTEA, Inc., Treasurer at Citizens Finance Co., DB&T Insurance, Inc., and DB&T Community Development Corp.