Robert J. Vogel is chairman of the board for New Market Bank in Elko New Market, Minnesota, a position he has held since 2014. Mr. Vogel joined New Market Bank in 1975 as a cashier. During his tenure, Mr. Vogel held multiple positions including executive vice president and served as president and CEO for 26 years. Mr. Vogel also currently serves as president and chairman for Market Bancorporation, New Market Bank’s holding company, a position he has held since 1987.
Mr. Vogel has extensive public service experience including serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives beginning in 2014, where he was re-elected for two additional terms before his retirement in 2021. His major committee assignments included chief author, initial chair of the legislative budget office, labor - minority lead, ways and means - vice chair, commission on pensions and retirements, and the commission on employee relations. He also served on the Scott County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2009. Other experience includes Mr. Vogel’s time serving as a strategic plan consultant, facilitating more than 25 strategic plans over 15 years, for both the private and public sector. Mr. Vogel is an active member in several organizations, including the Lions Club, New Prague Rotary Club, and Lakeville Chamber of Commerce. In 2000, Mr. Vogel was honored with the University of St. Thomas Business Excellence Award in Community Service. Mr. Vogel earned his BA in Finance from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Vogel’s position as a director of a member institution and his experience, as indicated by his background, support his qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors.