Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. announced Kathleen Bruegenhemke has been elected to serve on its Board of Directors. Ms. Bruegenhemke currently serves as Hawthorn Bancshares’ Senior Vice President/Corporate Secretary and Hawthorn Bank’s Chief Operating & Risk Officer. Ms. Bruegenhemke’s career with Hawthorn Bank, began in 1992 as Internal Auditor.