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Chairman of the MBA Board



Chris Ryan serves as President and CEO of First Security Bank in Byron, Minnesota, a role he has held since 2011. Since joining the bank in 2006, Chris has worked across all areas of lending—from consumer and mortgage to his current focus on serving small to mid-sized businesses. Under his leadership, First Security Bank has experienced significant growth, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted, community-driven financial institution.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Augustana University and is a proud graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Class of 2012.  Deeply committed to community and industry advancement, Chris also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, on the Board of the Economic Development Authority in Byron, and previously the Chamber of Commerce.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time with his wife, Krista, and their three children.

 

Board of Directors

 

Vice Chair/Treasurer

Erin Procko
President & Banking Director
Bell Bank

Immediate Past Chair
Andy Schornack
President & CEO
Security Bank & Trust Co.

President/CEO
Joe Witt
Minnesota Bankers Association

District 1 Director
Cassie Harrington 
President
Foresight Bank

District 2 Director
Brian Matzke
President
Citizens State Bank of Waverly

District 3 Director
Kevin Valois
Chief Financial Officer
Sunrise Bank

District 4 Director
Katie Wahlquist
President
Star Bank

District 5 Director
Matt Uhan
President/CFO
First National Bank 

District 6 Director
Josh Johnson
President
Perennial Bank

Director At-Large
Anna Dosen
Branch Banking Market Leader
U.S. Bank N.A.

Director At-Large
Al Perera
Commercial Banking Leader
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA