May 01, 2026
Hendrickson named Chief Credit Officer for TS Banking Group
Treynor, IA, April 8, 2026 - TS Banking Group, a multi-charter bank holding company located in southwest Iowa announces Savanna Hendrickson as Chief Credit Officer (CCO), expanding leadership across its four-state footprint.
Hendrickson has nearly 16 years of banking and finance industry experience including credit analysis, relationship management, commercial and agriculture banking as well as client service, operations and compliance support. Joining The Bank of Tioga in 2015, her various roles have included credit analyst, senior credit analyst/credit operations manager and credit administrative officer, vice president, senior vice president and will continue to serve as president in the Tioga and Crosby, North Dakota markets.
Hendrickson will serve as the CCO across the TS Banking Group’s three chartered banks located in Iowa (TS Bank), North Dakota (The Bank of Tioga), Illinois and Wisconsin (First National Bank and Trust Company).
"One of Savanna’s greatest leadership strengths is her ability to balance being strategically progressive while remaining firmly anchored in the core fundamentals and values that should not change. She listens carefully to input from others and values diverse perspectives with a proven ability to unify teams around an aligned direction," said TS Banking Group President, Kevin Forristall. "Savanna is an independent thinker who is not afraid to speak truth in important moments - always doing so thoughtfully and constructively with the best interests of our clients and the company in mind."
Hendrickson earned her undergraduate degree in Finance and MBA from the University of North Dakota and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado. She is actively involved in her community and currently serves as the president for the Divide County Economic Development Council and on the North Dakota Bankers Association board of directors.
"Stepping into the Chief Credit Officer role allows me to use my skills in a way that supports our entire organization, while still remaining deeply grounded in community banking. My work has always been rooted in that foundation, and that remains unchanged,” said Chief Credit Officer, Savanna Hendrickson. “I’m excited to apply that same practical, relationship‑driven approach at the holding company level, while continuing to lead The Bank of Tioga as President and remaining engaged with the clients and communities we support every day.”
A Crosby native, Hendrickson is proud to call Crosby home, where she and her husband are raising their three children. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, much of which is devoted to supporting her children’s busy schedule of activities. She also plays an active role in keeping the household running while her husband manages the family farming operation, reflecting the same commitment and dedication she brings to her professional role.
About TS Banking Group: The TS Banking Group’s purpose is to ignite lasting client and community prosperity by helping people DO MORE with their money. TS Banking Group is a joint venture between Treynor Bancshares, Inc., and the bank holding company, TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc. Headquarters for both holding companies are in Treynor, Iowa. TS Banking Group represents over $1 billion in banking and fiduciary assets. For more information, visit tsbg.com.