Brent Giles will join Wisconsin Bank & Trust as president and CEO on May 22.

Giles has more than 30 years of experience in commercial and consumer banking. He recently held the positions of chairman of the board, president and CEO of Liberty Bancorp and BankLiberty, both headquartered in Kansas City, MO. Giles will be relocating from Kansas City to Madison, WI.

“I look forward to leading the Wisconsin Bank & Trust team and working closely with our customers as we emerge from these challenging times and build a stronger and more vibrant future for Wisconsin families and businesses,” Giles said.

A subsidiary of Heartland Financial, Wisconsin Bank and Trust Company is a state-chartered bank with more than $1.4 billion in assets and 14 branches in Wisconsin.

“We are fortunate to have Brent Giles take the helm at Wisconsin Bank & Trust,” Steve Ward, Midwest regional president of Heartland Financial, said. “Brent Giles has an unwavering commitment to serving customers and dedication to community involvement. His extensive banking background and customer-focused approach make him perfectly suited to lead Wisconsin Bank & Trust into the future.”