West Des Moines-based Bank Iowa announced that Leeann Parlet has been promoted to director of operations. Under Parlet’s direction, the family-owned bank plans to streamline and ensure efficiency in all operation practices, procedures and system applications. She has 26 years of experience in the financial industry, 12 of those with Bank Iowa. “We are excited to have Leeann serve as a leader within our operations team,” said Jim Plagge, president and CEO of Bank Iowa. “Her experience working in the Oskaloosa community and serving as the bank’s retail training manager and security officer will help Bank Iowa continue to exceed our clients’ expectations.” Parlet began her banking career at an Oskaloosa bank, and at Bank Iowa has led the development and implementation of the bank’s retail training department, helping more than 100 team members begin their careers in various retail operations roles. She has a degree in computer programming from Indian Hills Community College.