BLOOMINGTON, MN – United Bankers’ Bank (UBB) has promoted Mary Williams to SVP, Chief Operations Officer, effective August 6. Williams succeeds Anne Hofstede who retired after 41 years of service at UBB.

In her role, Williams will lead UBB’s Operations team and will oversee the bank’s operational products and deposit services in addition to customer service. William Rosacker, President and CEO of UBB commented, “Mary is a dependable, dedicated and passionate leader. Her contributions to the Operations Department and her wealth of knowledge make her a logical choice for the position. We are proud to welcome her to the executive team.”

Williams’ transition to this role is natural as she has served on UBB’s Operations team since 2007, most recently as SVP, Operations Manager, and boasts over 25 years of experience in the banking industry. In preparation for Hofstede’s retirement, the two worked closely together on staff organization and development, ensuring a seamless transition within the department. Rosacker added, “Mary’s leadership is a strong example for the UBB community. She has been, and will continue to be a true asset in every capacity that she serves.”

Williams holds an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting and Business Management from the St. Cloud Business College in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and an auditing certification from Ridgewater Technical College in Hutchinson, MN.

About United Bankers’ Bank

Headquartered in Bloomington, MN, United Bankers’ Bank is the nation’s first bankers’ bank, and a full service provider of correspondent banking services to community banks in: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Indiana, Iowa, Wyoming, Idaho, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Michigan and Illinois. For more information please visit www.ubb.com.