Kim Butler Hegedus, executive vice president and chief lending officer of Community State Bank, has been named the Business Record’s Forty Under 40 Alum of the Year for 2023.

Each year, one previous Forty Under 40 honoree is selected by the Business Record for the award, and Butler Hegedus, a member of the 2001 Forty Under 40 class, will be recognized at this year’s Forty Under 40 celebration, scheduled for Thursday, March 30, at Prairie Meadows.

Butler Hegedus, who considers herself an “accidental banker,” joined Community State Bank in 2018. She began her banking career as an intern at the then Hawkeye Bank. That led to a full time job, and after subsequent positions at regional banks, Butler Hegedus returned to her community banking roots and has helped Community State Bank reach record growth and profits.

In her current role, she has helped lead the creation of a leadership development program for bank employees and has helped the bank reach record growth and profits.

Butler Hegedus is also known for her involvement in the community.

She is the co-founder of DSM Financial Executive Women, past chair of the Association of Business and Industry, board president of Variety the Children’s Charity, a board member at On With Life Foundation, and a member of the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation.

Butler Hegedus has also previously served in positions with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, American Cancer Society, and Youth Emergency Services and Shelter.

Butler Hegedus was nominated for the award by Kelly Barrick, past president of DSM Financial Executive Women, who described her as a “trailblazer who is always willing to lend her advice to DSM FEW members.”

“With Kim, women find an open heart and mind when it comes to these unique challenges [women face in the workplace],” Barrick wrote.

Butler Hegedus was the first woman in her family to graduate from college, and earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from Central College in Pella. She is married and has two sons and three grandchildren.

Event details: Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 4-7 p.m. | The Meadows Events Center, Prairie Meadows Casino | Register