Ian Heisterkamp

Ian Heisterkamp is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in commercial lending and financial services. Currently serving as Vice President at Independent Financial since July 2024, Ian previously held the position of Assistant Vice President at Arkansas Federal Credit Union, where responsibilities included opening a new headquarters and achieving significant deposit growth. Ian's earlier roles at institutions such as First United Bank, Simmons Bank, Arvest Bank, and Regions Bank focused on sales management, client relations, and branch operations, consistently exceeding performance metrics. Ian began a career in retail management with positions at Godiva Chocolatier, Macy's, and Dillard's, demonstrating strong leadership in sales and team development. Ian earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Risk Management and Financial Planning from Mississippi State University.