What are your goals in your role at your company? 
I would like to continue to improve and grow the impact our bankers have on businesses and the community, which we serve. I look forward to our team performing at the highest level of service and for us to continue to grow in the coming year. 

What are your goals for community involvement?
I am a commercially licensed pilot and miss flying. I have looked into establishing a nonprofit for children with cancer, who have an interest in aviation. As a musician, I would like to finish a studio-produced album for fun.

What’s your biggest passion, and why?
Bankers change lives every day and have a passion for servitude. Giving back in the communities where we work and live is one of the ways we put people first at U.S. Bank — I am passionate about our ability to positively impact customers and the community.
 
What is it that drives you?
When I moved back to Iowa at the start of the recession, I saw the economy affected [by the recession] and how small businesses were struggling to grow. Many people lost jobs and businesses closed. I was inspired to invest in higher education so that I could continue to help businesses succeed.  
 
What are your future aspirations? 
When the time is right, I would like to take on greater responsibilities within our bank. I would also like to find ways to pursue other passions I have with flying and music. When I retire, I may start an aviation charter company and get back into playing live acoustic shows on guitar.  

Reasons he’s a Forty:

1.) Rudy is active in the community, volunteering with many organizations, including organizations focused on youth, education, development and health. 
2.) He is passionate about economic development and integral in implementing a small business seminar across multiple U.S. Bank markets. The seminar focused on helping small businesses improve profitability and efficiency. 
3.) He has built a team of six bankers and he is proud of the team’s growth. In three years, they have expanded their portfolio and several members of the team have earned U.S. Bank’s top honors. 
4.) U.S. Bank has continuously recognized Rudy for top honors in his field.

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