Trust Services Team

Beth Legue is Vice President, Trust Officer, for Eastern Iowa and is based in Iowa City. Beth has been in the trust industry since 2013 and holds a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. Beth enjoys takes great care to establish a smooth transfer of wealth between generations for her clients. She focuses in the areas Trust Management, Estate Planning, Wealth Management and Estate Administration.  Beth is a lifelong resident of Johnson County with strong family ties across Iowa so she understands Iowan integrity and prudence.  When at home with her children Beth enjoys crafting and cooking for her friends and family—for her, nothing communicates affection like a homemade meal!  Beth has volunteered for a number of organizations and currently serves on the board of TRAIL of Johnson County and the Muscatine Welfare Association.

Brian D. Hunt, V.P. & Trust Operations Manager.  Brian has been involved in the trust arena for over 30 years and holds a Certified Securities Operations Professional (CSOP) designation with the Institute of Certified Bankers.   He has worked for a number of large banking organizations including HSBC, M&T Bank, and Regions and joined MidWestOne in 2009.  Brian holds both a B.S. and an M.B.A. from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.  He has volunteered with a number of community organizations including the Workplace Learning Connection, the Preucil School of Music, Habitat for Humanity, and the Knights of Columbus.

Dennis J Mitchell joined the Trust Department at MidWestOne Bank in November 2014.  He was previously in private practice as an attorney and partner at Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C. in Iowa City for more than fourteen years.  In addition to his law degree, Dennis has an undergraduate degree in Economics.

Justin Parker is Vice President, Trust Officer, for the Minnesota and Wisconsin Regions of MidWestOne Bank and is based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. With finance and law degrees, Justin is a Certified Financial Planner® and an experienced wealth planner with a demonstrated history of advising high net worth clients on wealth protection and transfer strategies. Justin has directly advised a gamut of professionals, including C-suite executives, business owners, physicians, college professors, teachers, farmers, and many others with a focus on estate planning, tax, and trust. Personal Growing up in an extremely close, large extended family, he learned the importance of accountability and honesty. His greatest professional joy is uncovering and explaining issues that clients are unaware and providing solutions that solve these issues while fulfilling their lifestyle, legacy, and charitable goals. Born and raised in beautiful Guttenberg, Iowa, Justin and his wife, Ashley, relocated to the Twin Cities in 2016. They have three sons, Noah, Micah, and Archer, and two white Labrador retrievers, Niley and Arrow. In the warmer months, they can be found boating on the Mississippi River in Northeast Iowa or exploring the hiking trails in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. In the colder months, if not sledding with the boys in the backyard, you can find Justin hunting, ice fishing, or working on his craft as a homebrewer. My Mantra/ My goal “When advising my clients, I stick to my unwavering belief to always acting in their best interests.”  

Kevin J. Mote has been in the bank trust and brokerage industry for 25 years.  He has spent much of his time counseling customers about their investments, retirement plans, and estate plans.  He has his Series 7 Brokerage license, along with his Life, Health, and Variable Lines insurance licenses.  He took over the Trust Department’s property management role 2 years ago and spends most of his time managing our customers' commercial, residential, and farm properties.  He has a BA in Finance from the University of Northern Iowa.  He lives in Mt. Vernon with his wife of 26 years, Patty, and they have two sons.

Lia Lovelace has been in the trust and banking industry for over 25 years.  She is responsible for the administration area of Trust Services, as well as trust, estate and agency account management.  Lia is a graduate of the University of Iowa and is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor.  She has been with MidWestOne Bank since October 1987.

Lynne Kirchhoff is primarily responsible for the administration of all estate and probate related accounts, including the settlement and distribution of trusts.  She is knowledgeable in all aspects associated with personal, fiduciary and estate tax matters.  Lynne has nearly 25 years in the trust and banking industry.  She is a paralegal having completed her AA in Business and has obtained her Certified Trust & Financial Advisor through the National Graduate Trust School.

Neil A. Joss  Neil is responsible for investment selection and management for the Trust Services Department client portfolios. He graduated from the University of Iowa, and received his MBA from the University of Iowa, and joined MidWestOne Bank in 2015. He has nearly 15 years of fixed income and real estate investment experience, holding positions with increasing responsibility at Aegon Asset Management, including 8 years managing asset portfolios. Previous experience also includes trading mortgage back securities.

Ryan joined MidWestOne in 2007 and is Vice President of Business Development for the Trust Department.  He is responsible for new business strategy and the supervision of Trust Officers.  He has a B.A. in Business Management from Simpson College and an M.B.A. from Clarke College.  Ryan currently volunteers on the boards of Linwood Cemetery and the Dubuque Racing Association.

Sean Wenham is First Vice President, Regional Trust Manager, for the Minnesota and Wisconsin Regions of MidWestOne Bank and is based in Golden Valley, Minnesota.  Sean is a career wealth-management professional with over 20 years of experience leading specialized teams to meet the unique financials needs of individuals, families, foundations, and businesses.  Sean believes the success of any professional relationship lies in sharing a clear understanding of values, goals, and objectives; and in engaging dialog supported by a systematic process for delivering personalized information and results.  Personal Minnesota has been Sean’s home for almost 20 years, and he embraces the amazing outdoor life that the Upper Midwest provides.  He and his family can often be found walking the dog on the local trails or hiking and camping the state parks all year long‒yes, all year.  Sean was raised in the seaside town of Duxbury on the south shore of Massachusetts.  He and his older brother grew up on the beach in the summer and played sports, especially ice hockey, the rest of the year.  Sean was fortunate to earn an undergraduate degree while playing varsity ice hockey for Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  His Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and Public Policy has fueled a lifelong commitment to appreciating and advocating for our natural resources. My Mantra/ My goal “I believe in bringing an adventurous spirit into everything he does and uses daily practices to reinforce his core values which include fitness, nature, learning, authenticity, mindfulness, and acceptance.”  

Thais Winkleblack began her career as a community banker with MidWestOne Bank in 1998.  She helped to create the Private Banking Department at MidWestOne Bank in 2005.  Her work in wealth management often focuses on the practicalities of financial planning and the complexities of family relationships, and how to bring continuity to these two important facets of our lives.  She excels at project management and uses her expertise to help individuals and organizations identify their goals and create a plan to meet them.  She is a graduate of the Iowa School of Banking and the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado; she holds a B.A. in Russian from Grinnell College. She is passionate about the community in which she lives and works and is involved in a number of area organizations.  Some highlights of her community engagement are: Past President of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, Past President of the Iowa City Noon Rotary Club, Past Chair of Women Build (Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity) for two consecutive years, and a founding member of the Executive Council of 5224Good--a learning and giving circle in Johnson County.