Wells Fargo named 27-year banking veteran Becky Gibson to lead its Iowa Middle Market Banking team as regional vice president.

Gibson succeeds Grant Friesth, recently promoted after eight years in the Iowa post to lead the commercial bank’s Central Division, including Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota Middle Market Banking teams.

Previously serving as a senior vice president and senior commercial relationship manager, Gibson spent a majority of her career directly serving customers. She joined Wells Fargo in 2006, after spending 16 years with Bank of America and its predecessors.

Gibson will report to Friesth and oversees eight experienced commercial lending professionals, who deliver Wells Fargo’s localized approach to serving privately held, middle-market companies with revenues of $20 million and above. The bank’s Middle Market Banking hub in Des Moines provides more than 80 wholesale banking services to customers in industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, distribution and technology.

“We’re pleased to elevate another high-caliber Wells Fargo veteran in Iowa, who will continue to guide our local middle market banking team with integrity, diligence, and commitment to helping companies succeed financially,” Friesth said.“With nearly three decades of experience under her belt, Becky is well-versed in the financial needs of our Iowa customers.”