Board of Directors

Reliance State Bank is managed by a board of directors, consisting of three executive members and six non-executive members.

Executive Members

Richard Schreier - President and CEO

Mr. Schreier joined Reliance State Bank in November of 2006 and has served as President & CEO since 2008. Mr. Schreier began his banking career at State Bank & Trust Co. in 1990, where his concluding role was serving as the Vice President – Senior Lender & Compliance Officer.

Mike Wilson - Chairman of the Board

Mr. Wilson joined the Company in 2022 and was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer in 2023 after having served as Executive Vice President of Innovation & Corporate Services. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of State Bank & Trust Co. and Reliance State Bank. Wilson has extensive financial institution experience and previously served as the Chief Lending Officer of a Central Iowa Bank, managed a commercial agribusiness team for a national insurer, and began his banking career as a commercial lender in the Des Moines market. He is a United States Army Veteran and received a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Iowa State University. 

Bill Paulus - Market President in Garner

Mr. Paulus joined Reliance State Bank in December of 2002 and has served as Market President since 2017. Mr. Paulus began his banking career at Manufacturers Bank & Trust in 1994, where his concluding role was serving as Vice President- Senior Ag lender.

Non-Executive Members

Gary Vulgamott

Steven Forth

Mary Greiman

Tim Tusha 

Mike Hrubes 

Lori Halleland