Hudson to join Danville State Savings Bank

DANVILLE — Danville State Savings Bank President Joel Prottsman announced this week that Chad Hudson will be joining the bank as Senior Vice President/Credit and Risk Officer for the organization.

The former President of Wayland State Bank, Hudson will begin his duties with Danville in mid-March, splitting his office hours between the Danville and New London offices.

“I’m really excited to be joining an organization with strong community ties,” said Hudson. “Danville Bank has always been known for supporting the community and its people. I can’t wait to join the team and a bank truly committed to taking care of its customers and region.”

Hudson is a veteran of the banking industry beginning his career in his hometown of Lewistown, Missouri, at the United State Bank, then becoming the Senior Loan Officer at the Bank of Monticello in Guangzhou, MO. In 2006, Hudson became Senior Vice President at Connection Bank in Fort Madison before moving to the Wayland Bank in 2011. He holds an MBA from Quincy University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Finance from Truman State University.

“Chad is going to be a great addition for everyone who has a relationship or is looking for a relationship with Danville State Savings Bank,” said Prottsman. "He understands the importance of every aspect with community banking as well as being a great people person."

Hudson also sits on the Henry County Health Center and Southeast Iowa Regional Planning boards and is Chairman-Elect of the Community Bankers of Iowa Board. He and his wife, Shawna — a teacher in the Burlington Community School District — have two children, Brendan and Reese.