July 2025
Washington, MO – Daniel Tobben, VP, Director of Deposit Operations with Bank of Washington in Washington, MO, graduated from the Missouri Bankers Association’s Banking Leadership Missouri program during the organization’s 135th Annual Convention.
Daniel was among 21 bankers from throughout Missouri who completed MBA’s 12-month leadership development program designed to actively enhance the leadership, organizational and performance skills of highly motivated mid- to upper-level bankers. Courses focused on emerging bank issues, government relations, ethics, leadership styles, workplace culture and communications. Banking Leadership Missouri establishes a network of future bank leaders who can respond to local and national issues affecting the banking industry and their communities.
“Through Banking Leadership Missouri, Tobben developed a deeper understanding of the issues affecting the banking industry,” said MBA President and CEO Jackson Hataway. “Tobben is a leader in his community, and he is among the next leaders in his bank and our association.”
“We are proud of Danny for completing the Missouri Bankers Association’s Banking Leadership Missouri program,” said Bank of Washington President Louis B. “Buzz” Eckelkamp, III. “His dedication to lifelong learning and his passion for community banking are evident in everything he does. Danny is a leader, supports his teams wholeheartedly, and ensures they have the tools and opportunities to grow and succeed. He’s a tremendous asset to our organization.”
In addition to being a member of the Missouri Bankers Association - Young Bankers Leadership Division, Tobben has been consistently involved in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, serving as captain of the Bank's team. He also coaches St. Francis Borgia Grade School boys soccer and is a member of the local chapter of Knights of Columbus. Tobben and his wife Rachel are members of St. Francis Borgia Parish and live in Washington with their three children, Peter, Ryan and Beau.
The Missouri Bankers Association is a statewide trade and professional organization in Jefferson City that represents the interests of nearly 220 banks, savings and loans and trust companies in Missouri. MBA serves as the principal advocate for the Missouri banking community and provides educational opportunities, products and services that assist bankers with enhancing their banking operations. For more information, visit mobankers.com.
The Bank of Washington was established in 1877 and is rooted in serving the community. Their mission is to do good – by prioritizing employees, customers, community, and relationships. They are tied to the communities they serve, providing personalized, relationship-based banking services. Their focus is to keep their local communities vibrant and growing and the investments that the Bank of Washington makes in the local community and surrounding area ranks them as one of the largest commercial lenders in the St. Louis area. The Bank of Washington is consistently voted the No. 1 bank and mortgage lender in the Washington Missourian Readers’ Choice Awards and consistently selected by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly readers as one of the Best Banks in St. Louis and Best in Customer Service in St. Louis. For more information, visit bankofwashington.com.
Jackson Hataway with Daniel Tobben Photo Credit: Boy Aaron Photography