BILL COLE BIO.

Bill Cole is Chief Operations Officer of Heartland Financial Group and a Managing Director at Integrity.

Bill began his career in 2000 as a software engineer with one of the largest audio manufacturing companies in the world, Peavey Electronics. He developed custom productions and tested software to streamline and ensure quality. Bill later joined Ideal Software Systems, a software company, as the Director of Support, overseeing quality service for more than 2,500 clients worldwide.

In 2010, Bill brought his deep expertise and standout work ethic to One Life America, where he helped develop revolutionary proprietary software and reporting solutions, business operations, and a strong network of agents. He joined the Heartland team in 2018 and has been a critical player in reimagining and restructuring Heartland’s infrastructure and operations.

Bill and his wife, Jennifer, have four children and currently reside in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.