Treasury Management Team

Todd Kerska is Executive Vice President and Cashier. His responsibilities are broad and include overseeing operations and treasury management services. Todd is a graduate of Upper Iowa University and has 25 years of banking experience. He also completed the Graduate School of Banking in Operations and Technology at Vanderbilt University, Iowa Bankers Association Compliance School, Integrity Integrated Leadership Development Program, and Slingshot 25’s “The Change Course.” He previously served as Chief Financial Officer for eight years at Guaranty Bank prior to its merge with CRBT in 2017.

Todd is active throughout the community as a United Way and Salvation Army volunteer. He also served as Treasurer for Cedar Rapids Library Foundation Board and the Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program.

Zach Tompkins is the Small Business Specialist for Community Bank and Trust. Zach works with our business clients to ensure they have all the products, services and support needed to operate smoothly. He is also the leader of our partnership banking program which brings the bank to employees of our business clients through exclusive offers and financial education seminars. A resident of the Cedar Valley since 2003, Zach graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and is married with one child. He has 10 years of banking experience and joined the CB&T team in October of 2017. Zach is active in the community as a member of the Exchange Club of Waterloo and volunteer for Junior Achievement and Habitat for Humanity.

Amanda Opfer serves as Vice President of Treasury Management. A graduate of Wartburg College, Amanda plays a critical role in the oversight of CRBT's online banking and cash management (RDC, ACH, sweep) implementation for its commercial clients. She is recognized as an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP), an elite group of highly-skilled professionals who are recognized for their electronic payments expertise and who have a strong competitive edge in functioning as effective partners in the business and financial arenas. The AAP accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in ACH excellence, which in turn, provides clients with a resource to more effectively manage ACH Network use and enhance their risk management profile. She also serves as a co-administrator for the bank's business credit card portfolio, as well as helps drive new treasury management business to provide existing and new clients with comprehensive solutions for their business needs. Prior to joining CRBT in 2010, Amanda was a senior accountant at Apache Hose & Belting for nearly 10 years.

Amanda is active throughout the community as a Junior Achievement classroom volunteer; board member of Noah’s Ark Childcare & Preschool; and member of the Iowa School of Banking Advisory Board.

Pauline Herb serves as First Vice President of Treasury Management. She brings over 20 years of banking experience, specializing in the sales and service of treasury management solutions. Pauline oversees every aspect of her commercial clients' deposit accounts to ensure all their needs are met. Attention to detail and a strong commitment toward quality service, make her a valuable resource to her clients and the bank.

Pauline is active in the community, volunteering her time on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Cedar Rapids AniMeals. She also serves as the co-coordinator for the bank's March of Dimes campaign and Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser.