Bankers on the Move

If you have an announcement that you would like to include, please send it to Carla Bush at carlab@minnbankers.com.

Jada Larson

National Bank of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Jada Larson as a Commercial Banker. Jada previously worked as an intern and later as a Commercial Loan Processor at NBC. In her new position she will manage a commercial portfolio, develop relationships with business clients and community members, and provide tailored financial solutions to meet clients’ needs.

Tom Zens

Center Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Tom Zens to Market President effective April 1, 2025. A dedicated banking professional with more than 25 years of experience, Tom has been an integral part of Center Bank. Tom has been providing expert financial guidance to Center Bank.

Jordan Creviston

Border Bank is pleased to announce Jordan Creviston, current Ag/Business Banker at the Greenbush branch, has been promoted to Market President. Since joining Border Bank in 2014, Creviston has been a dedicated partner to the agriculture industry and small businesses. As Market President, he looks forward to building on his work by expanding his leadership within the bank and community.

Crystal Robinson

Citizens Bank & Trust Co has promoted Crystal Robinson to Personal Banking Loan Representative and Treasury Management Specialist. Crystal joined Citizens Bank & Trust Co. in 2016 as a Switchboard Operator and Safety Deposit Box Attendant, later advancing to the role of Customer Service Representative in the New Accounts Department.

Collin Stockwell

Profinium is excited to announce the promotion of Collin Stockwell to Vice President of Finance. A dedicated member of the Profinium team for over nine years, Collin has exemplified leadership, precision, and a commitment to excellence in his work.

Jenn Faust

Pioneer Bank is pleased to welcome Jenn Faust as Vice President, Treasury Management Officer, at its Mankato branch. With over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and customer service, Jenn brings a wealth of expertise to the team.

Jim Nowak

Jim Nowak, Vice President and Director of ALM Strategy has announced his plan to retire from United Bankers’ Bank effective May 31, 2025. Nowak joined the UBB Securities team in 2002 with eight years’ prior experience in asset liability management. A respected analyst throughout the community banking industry, Jim has shared his expertise as a featured speaker at numerous banking industry events, providing valuable economic and financial insights. He is a former faculty member at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and banking columnist for Great Lakes Banker Magazine.

Tegan Dornink

Tegan Dornink, Drake Bank, has been promoted to assistant vice president, credit administration officer. Dornink joined the Bank in December 2019 as senior credit analyst and was promoted to credit administration officer in August 2022. During her five-plus years at the Bank, Dornink has been instrumental in the growth and development of efficiencies within the credit department.

Hailey Lewis

Hailey Lewis, Drake Bank, has been promoted to assistant vice president, brand and project activation officer. Lewis joined the Bank in March 2020 as brand master and was promoted to brand and project activation officer in February 2021. Lewis has been instrumental in enhancing the Bank’s brand and marketing and developing and managing the Bank’s project management program.

Brianna McCarthy (Harstad)

Brianna McCarthy (Harstad), Drake Bank, has been promoted to assistant vice president, human resources and talent development officer. McCarthy joined the Bank in September 2020 as human resources and talent development manager and was promoted to human resources and talent development officer in February 2021. During her four-plus years at the Bank, McCarthy has continued to enhance the internal client experience through process efficiencies, automation, and benefit improvements.

Ginny Knudson

National Bank of Commerce (NBC) continues its growth and expansion with the addition of a new board member, welcoming Ginny Knudson to the NATCOM and NBC Board of Directors. Ginny Knudson is the president and a shareholder for Borden, Steinbauer, Krueger & Knudson, P.A.

Seth Madole

Locally owned and operated Community Bank Owatonna and the Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Seth Madole has been appointed to the bank’s Board of the Directors. Seth is employed by Viracon where he is responsible for customer-facing activities including technical services, inside sales, supply chain, production schedules and logistics..

Merchants Bank

The 10 Days of Giving food drive concluded its 36th year with a total of 287,910 pounds of food collected. The drive supports the food shelf programs at Winona Volunteer Services. The 10 Days of Giving food drive is an annual community collaboration between Merchants Bank and WVS to make sure no one in Winona County goes hungry each winter. Since 1989, the drive has collected more than four million pounds of food helping thousands of people. In addition to the Winona drive, other Merchants locations partner with their local food shelf in a similar effort.

Profinium

In 2024, Profinium reaffirmed its commitment to building stronger, thriving communities by distributing funds to 204 organizations across all of its branch locations – Fairmont, Mankato, Owatonna, and Truman. These contributions supported a variety of causes, from empowering nonprofit organizations to maximizing the impact of community events through strategic partnerships.

First State Bank and Trust

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the city of Stillwater kicked off the fourth annual World Snow Celebration on January 15, 2025. Welcoming 12 teams spanning five continents, this snow sculpting competition combines art and sport celebration, in addition to a wide array of community events and activities. First State Bank and Trust, located just south of the competition site in Bayport, Minnesota, was once again excited to be part of the World Snow Celebration and to host Team Mela, coming from Malta.

NATCOM Bancshares, Inc.

NATCOM Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Bank of Commerce (collectively “NBC”), announced the completion of their acquisition of Great River Holding Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, RiverWood Bank. This acquisition helps ensure local dollars remain in the region. NBC strives to remain a local, independent community bank, and this acquisition was a strategic move that aligns with NBC’s long-term vision for growth and expansion.

Forward Bank

Forward Bank has committed $100,000 to the Lake City Lincoln High School Scoreboard Project and their efforts to bring an ongoing curriculum that demonstrates a creative career path for students. When fully complete, this initiative is designed to equip students with hands-on experience in live game operations, providing them with skills that can translate into college work-study opportunities and professional careers in sports media and entertainment. The athletes, community, and fans can enjoy the state-of-the-art boards bringing the game experience to the next level.

F&M Bank

In 2023, F&M Bank employees established the F&M Bank Employee Charitable Organization Match Program, a program in which F&M Bank employees voluntarily donate an amount of their choice with each paycheck. F&M Bank then matches the funds collected dollar for dollar, up to $5,000.

Last year, F&M Bank team members in Vadnais Heights and Lino Lakes chose the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest. The team was able to raise $3560 for the organization with the Match Program.

Unity Bank

Unity Bank, a local community bank with 16 locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana is excited to announce that they will be donating $9,152.75 to local schools through their School Spirit Debit Card program. Unity Bank’s School Spirit Debit Card program allows customers to contribute to their local school with every purchase they make. With every swipe of their School Spirit Debit Card, Unity Bank donates $0.05 to the local school district.

In Memory

Robert Meyerson

Robert Meyerson, Chairman of Harvest Bank, passed away on March 5 at home surrounded by family. The first to attend college in his family, Robert graduated from Columbia University in 1966. He went on to study German Intellectual History at the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Ph.D. in 1972. When demand for historians, particularly in his specialty, during the Vietnam War, precipitously declined, Bob’s Mother-in-Law, and Atwater State Bank President, Ruth Danielson, famously said, “Why don’t you work in the bank until you get a real job?” He did. With a mixture of determination and reluctance, he devoted his years to learning about banking and working for and growing the family business. Along with excellent staff, Bob grew the bank from a one town bank to a six-location, two-bank holding company with its banks serving as many financial services as possible to promote their local economies.