Lacy Covarrubias

Senior vice president of treasury management, Community State Bank

Age: 35

Fiancé: Ryan Miles 

Children: Griffey and Zola 

Reasons she is a Forty: She is a senior vice president, and the youngest member of the senior leadership team at Community State Bank. She is in the 2023 Community Leadership Program through Lead DSM. She has volunteered with multiple nonprofit organizations throughout the metro and has brought a new perspective to the board of directors for Hemophilia of Iowa. The senior leadership team at CSB included a leadership and development program in their current strategic plan and she co-chaired a committee that launched a successful program for employee growth, retention and recruitment.   

What are your goals in your role at your company? After successfully launching a leadership program, I’m focused on a mentorship program that allows all employees to be a mentor, mentee or both. Within my team, I continue to look for ways to be an inclusive leader and empower employees to make decisions while driving engagement.

What are your goals for your community involvement? At Hemophilia of Iowa, I’m working to assist the organization become more inclusive with a name change to Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland. This will allow those affected by bleeding disorders outside of hemophilia know we are here to educate, connect and support them as well.

What's your biggest passion, and why? Girl power. As a mom of two girls, I am passionate about paving the way to show them that no accomplishment is unattainable. Giving them the confidence to reach for success and move past adversity is what drives me each day to do more.

What is it that drives you? Growing up in rural Iowa, I didn’t have the same opportunities and had to travel to pursue certain hobbies and interests. My parents challenged me to be uncomfortable and embrace new communities, which has led me to several long-lasting relationships, memories and ultimately success.  

What are your future aspirations? My term on the Hemophilia of Iowa Board is coming to an end. I’m looking forward to joining a new board that needs elevation, includes initiatives around children and assistance for their families. I’m also looking for volunteer efforts that don’t take time away from my family.  

Three hobbies: Quality time with my family, a good happy hour, and sand volleyball or golf.

Fun fact: She slings (sells) cowboy hats at a rodeo annually in Spooner, Wis., and has been doing it for over 15 years.

One word to describe you: Persevering. 

What is your wish for the Central Iowa business community? I wish for the community to encourage those who live here and enjoy all Iowa has to offer, to also work here rather than remotely for an industry on the coast.

What's one piece of advice that you would give to a young professional? Develop a network. Create your own council or personal board of directors to advocate, connect and hold you accountable.   

What is one issue you would like to see Central Iowa leaders address? We need to make child care a focus, including before and after school care. If we want parents in the workforce, it needs to be a collaborative effort from government, employers and facilities. Let’s get outside of the box to think about alternative ideas. What if we lived in harmony with the understanding that certain amenities and services have hours constructed around school and child care facilities?  Could this become the norm? 

Anything else you haven't addressed that people must know about you? Don’t be discouraged by rejection or adversity.