Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. functions as the parent holding company for Hawthorn Bank, which delivers a full spectrum of financial services to both commercial clients and individual consumers. The institution offers various deposit accounts, such as checking, savings, money market, and individual retirement accounts, in addition to time deposits and certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio encompasses commercial and industrial financing, personal installment and single payment loans, consumer credit, and both commercial and residential real estate loans. Furthermore, Hawthorn Bank provides specialized financing for equipment, operating capital, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. Customers also have access to debit and credit card services. Beyond conventional banking, the company furnishes trust services, including estate planning, investment management, and asset supervision. Other available resources include cash management solutions, secure safety deposit boxes, brokerage facilities, and convenient internet banking. The bank maintains a presence across Missouri with 23 branch locations, serving communities such as Jefferson City, Columbia, Clinton, Warsaw, Springfield, St. Louis, and the broader Kansas City metropolitan area. Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. traces its origins back to 1865 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Hawthorn Bancshares Mourns Passing of Board Director Jonathan “Jon” Holtaway
Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) director Jonathan “Jon” Holtaway, a board member since 2019, passed away on September 4, 2026, at age 55.
Holtaway was president and founder of Ategra Capital Management and was widely respected in community banking for his expertise in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, equity valuation, and corporate governance.
Chairman and CEO Brent Giles credited Holtaway's counsel with guiding key board decisions. His passing creates a board vacancy at the Missouri bank holding company; no successor was named in the release.