Heather Miller

About

Heather Miller is the chair and chief executive officer of Freedom Financial Bank, Freedom Holdings Company, VisionBank of Iowa, and VisionBankshares, Inc., where she provides strategic leadership and oversight across a growing network of dynamic financial institutions.

A visionary leader with a strong track record of institution building, Miller was instrumental in launching Freedom Financial Bank as a de novo institution—established from the ground up. Since its founding, the bank has grown steadily under her direction and now manages over $275 million in assets, earning a reputation for innovative service delivery and community impact.

Simultaneously, Miller has led VisionBank of Iowa through a period of extraordinary transformation and growth. Under her leadership, VisionBank has expanded its physical footprint and broadened its service offerings, growing from $400 million to over $900 million in assets. Her leadership has positioned VisionBank as one of the fastest-growing community banks in the region.

Notably, both Freedom Financial Bank and VisionBank of Iowa hold the distinct honor of being the only two financial institutions in the state of Iowa designated as Women’s Depository Institutions, a recognition that reflects Miller's enduring commitment to advancing inclusive banking and economic empowerment.

Beyond her executive roles, Miller remains actively engaged in civic and cultural endeavors. She serves as a trustee for the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Norwegian-Americans. She also serves as chair of the board for the Mission Investment Fund, where she helps steward financial resources to support faith-based community development across the country.

Miller holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics with a concentration in finance from St. Olaf College, where she developed the foundational expertise that continues to guide her leadership today.