Lincoln Bancorp and Lincoln Savings Bank Appoint Rodney Foster and John Teeple to Boards of Directors
Rodney Foster • Photo Credit: Lincoln Savings Bank
REINBECK, Iowa, March 17, 2026 (FINANCE INTERVIEWS) — Financial services company, Lincoln Bancorp, and community bank, Lincoln Savings Bank, have announced the appointment of Rodney Foster and John Teeple to their Boards of Directors.
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Foster joins the Board after a 40-year career in public accounting, most recently as a retired Partner of RSM US LLP. He brings experience in audit, financial oversight, and risk management. Foster has served as President of the Iowa Society of CPAs and as a Board Member and Audit Committee Chair for Allied Construction Services Holding Company, Inc. He holds a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa and a Business Advisor Designation from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Foster will serve on the Audit Committee and the Risk Committee.
John Teeple • Photo Credit: Lincoln Savings Bank
“Having spent four decades working with closely held and family-owned businesses in public accounting, I am enthusiastic about joining LSB, a community bank dedicated to serving those same owners and their companies with tailored services, financial products, and advice. LSB’s goal is to support clients in reaching their financial objectives—a mission I strongly support,” said Foster.
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Teeple joins the Board with more than 30 years of leadership experience across agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Bonsai Robotics. His previous roles include positions at John Deere, Sukup Manufacturing, Vermeer Corporation, Amazon Web Services, and DTN. Teeple serves on the boards of Agrivision-PrairieLand Partners and Precision AI. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Iowa State University, an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and an Executive Certificate in Global Leadership from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. Teeple will serve on the Risk Committee and the Technology & Innovation Committee.
“Agriculture, technology, and financial services are converging faster than at any time in history. I am honored to join the Board and help advance a community-bank vision that supports innovation, strengthens rural economies, and puts customers and communities first,” said Teeple.
“Rod and John’s deep Iowa roots, combined with their exceptional strategic vision and financial expertise, make them outstanding additions to our Board. Their leadership in agriculture, commercial enterprise, and technological innovation aligns with our commitment to serving our communities and driving meaningful progress. We are delighted to have their guidance as we look to the future,” said Sally Hollis, Board Chair.
Founded in 1902, Lincoln Savings Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln Bancorp and reports $1.8 billion in assets.
For more information, visit www.mylsb.com.
Source: Lincoln Savings Bank
