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RENEE SMITH-LABARGE

Marion,IA

Summary

Visionary leader with a strong history of guiding organizations to success through strategic planning and management. Expertise in team building, innovation, and improving sales and operational efficiency to meet business goals. Proven ability to convert challenges into opportunities, significantly enhancing company growth and profitability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Systems Unlimited, Inc.
Iowa City, IA
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Positioned a $30M+ organization for sustainable growth by aligning financial strategy, reserves, and payment systems to support new opportunities.
  • Improved executive decision-making with a strategic budgeting process.
  • Strengthened governance and stakeholder confidence by advising the board on risk, partnerships, and long-term strategy.

First Vice President | Credit Card Services Manager

MidWestOne Bank
Iowa City, IA
10.2020 - 06.2024
  • Increased net income 21% for three consecutive years on a $55M portfolio by advising executives and guiding performance alignment.
  • Generated $2.3M in new loans by expanding client relationships and leading sales initiatives.
  • Improved profitability and service for 7,000+ clients by negotiating with processors and networks.
  • Cut operational losses 58% by guiding cross-functional leaders through risk and process redesign.

Vice President | Treasury Management Market Manager

MidWestOne Bank
Iowa City, IA
10.2013 - 10.2020
  • Delivered $45M+ in new deposits annually by acquiring and expanding C-suite client relationships.
  • Achieved 20% YoY client adoption increase by launching vendor-enabled treasury solutions.
  • Retained mid- to large-scale clients during two $1B+ acquisitions by directing treasury integration strategies.

Progressed to First Vice President

Lincoln Savings Bank
Reinbeck, IA
02.2000 - 10.2013
  • Delivered a 2% net interest margin improvement by guiding leadership on pricing strategies.
  • Reduced account-opening time by 60% through streamlined onboarding across sales and support teams.
  • Built scalable deposit and card programs by aligning stakeholders and vendors to support organizational growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Communications

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Skills

  • Sales and business development
  • Revenue growth and market expansion
  • Client acquisition and retention
  • Strategic partnerships and negotiation
  • Payments and credit management
  • Treasury and deposit growth
  • Financial forecasting and risk analysis
  • Performance optimization
  • Vendor and contract management
  • Executive advisory and board relations

Websites

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Systems Unlimited, Inc.
06.2024 - 08.2025

First Vice President | Credit Card Services Manager

MidWestOne Bank
10.2020 - 06.2024

Vice President | Treasury Management Market Manager

MidWestOne Bank
10.2013 - 10.2020

Progressed to First Vice President

Lincoln Savings Bank
02.2000 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Communications

University of Northern Iowa

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