MOLINE, Ill., — QCR Holdings, Inc. has appointed James R. Batten and Amy L. Reasner to the company’s Board of Directors, increasing the board from 11 to 13 members.
“Both Jim and Amy bring a strong background and expertise that complements the composition and experience of our board,” said Larry Helling, Chief Executive Officer. “They also have deep commitments and close ties to the markets that we serve.”
James Batten currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Guaranty Bank and previously served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Guaranty Federated Bancshares, Inc., prior to its acquisition by QCR Holdings. He currently serves as President of H2D2, LLC, a family office. His past positions include Chief Financial Officer for International Dehydrated Foods, a privately-held ingredients manufacturer for the food industry, and O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., a publicly traded auto parts retailer headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. Among his numerous community roles, Batten is a member of the boards of AG Financial Solutions and Foundation Capital Resources and previously served on the boards of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, and New Covenant Academy.
Amy Reasner currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust Company. She currently serves as President for Lynch Dallas, P.C., a general practice law firm located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Reasner’s general practice includes labor and employment law, insurance defense, and internal investigations, representing a wide range of clients, including insurance companies, businesses, municipalities, and school districts. She is the former Chair of the Iowa Department of Transportation, a former Board Member of the Iowa Finance Authority, and current Vice President of Willis Dady Homeless Services, among several other community roles.