Cole Steffen

Financial Secretary

Cole Steffen serves as Financial Secretary on the United Way of Winneshiek County Board. He is a Deposit Service Manager and Assistant Vice President at Decorah Bank and Trust Company, where he works closely with local businesses and nonprofit organizations to support their deposit and treasury management needs. His role includes helping organizations structure accounts that best fit their operations and ensuring their banking processes run as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

Cole brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience to the board. He has previously served as Treasurer, President, and Past President of Nordic Fest, as well as Treasurer of the Decorah Community Free Clinic. Through these roles, he has developed a strong understanding of nonprofit governance, financial stewardship, and community collaboration.

He chose to serve on the United Way of Winneshiek County Board because of the organization’s significant local impact and its role in helping other nonprofit organizations thrive—an essential foundation of a strong and healthy community.

Cole is based in Decorah and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. Outside of work and volunteer service, he enjoys golfing, kayaking, hunting, and fishing.