ALERUS - Key Persons


Adam Farrell

Job Titles:
  • Banker
In the mortgage industry since 2001, Adam has the experience, knowledge, and proven ability to get the job done for people from all walks of life. From the first-time buyer to the real estate investor, he prides himself in creating the smoothest experience possible by setting clear expectations up front and tirelessly working until he has not only met, but exceeded them. His fun attitude, quick wit, and consistent client experience make Adam a favorite of those he works with and for. Adam is also known as the go-to guy for loan officer questions and trains newly hired mortgage bankers and production staff for the company. Adam joined Alerus in 2006 after five years at TCF Mortgage. He studied computer science and engineering at Century College and the University of Minnesota Duluth. You could say Adam has real estate in his blood: his mother was an underwriter for more than 35 years. His sister is a seasoned underwriter with Wells Fargo and his brother is a licensed realtor as well. In his free time, Adam enjoys playing with his three children, golfing, gaming, biking, and snowboarding - though he says he doesn't have time for any but the first one these days.

Al Villalon - CFO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Executive Vice President
  • Investor Relations Contact
Al Villalon joined Alerus as chief financial officer in January 2022. He has over 25 years of industry experience, including distinct background in financial analysis and investor relations. He most recently served as Deputy Director of Investor Relations and Senior Vice President at U.S. Bank. Prior to U.S. Bank, he spent most of his career in equity analyst research roles including serving as a Senior Research Analyst at Thrivent Asset Management, and a Senior Research Analyst at Nuveen Asset Management/First American Funds Advisors. Mr. Villalon holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame and a master's degree in business administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

Andrew Meelberg

Job Titles:
  • Director of Commercial Real Estate Lending
As director of commercial real estate lending, Andrew Meelberg oversees the commercial real estate (CRE) lending team, guides the CRE lending strategy, and oversees the CRE loan investment portfolio. Under Andy's leadership, the CRE lending team works directly with local, regional, and national clients engaged in the ownership and development of CRE properties to deliver flexible and creative financing solutions.

Andy Beck

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Banking Relationship Manager
As a commercial banking relationship manager at Alerus, Andy Beck focuses on providing business clients with commercial banking services. He serves as a financial partner as businesses grow and evolve, providing guidance and connections to Alerus specialists as needed for long-term, efficient, and complete financial services that help businesses thrive. Andy has 20 years of commercial and corporate banking experience, with extensive expertise in commercial lending. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In his free time, he volunteers for the Centennial Basketball Association, where he currently serves as treasurer. When he's not working or volunteering, he enjoys fishing and spending time with his family at their summer cabin. He lives in Blaine, Minnesota, with his wife, Niki, and their two children.

Angela Kazmierski

Job Titles:
  • SBA Lending Advisor
As an SBA lending advisor, Angela Kazmierski implements and develops U.S. Small Business Administration-related programs. She is also responsible for overall SBA portfolio management, including loan originations, credit underwriting, and loan servicing. Angela joined Alerus in May 2021 and has more than 20 years of financial industry experience. She has specialized in SBA lending for more than 15 years, including SBA 504 lending, SBA microlending, and developing and implementing other SBA-related programs. She holds bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a master's degree in business administration from Western Illinois University. Angela is active in her community as a volunteer for local school and youth sports groups and provides her expertise to various economic development efforts. She is a past board member for the Federal Home Loan Bank Community Investment Program, the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition, the Red Cliff Economic Revitalization Partnership, and the Wisconsin Community Development Legacy Fund. Angela and her husband live in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. They have three children.

Anna Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor
  • Business Advisor / Phoenix, AZ
As a business advisor, Anna Garcia serves as the trusted point of contact for business clients and delivers comprehensive financial advice to help them achieve their goals. She collaborates with experts across Alerus to ensure every client has access to its full suite of banking, wealth management, mortgage, and retirement and benefits services to meet their needs as they evolve. Anna joined Alerus in July 2022 through its merger with Metro Phoenix Bank. She has nearly 40 years of experience in the financial industry. She began her career as a teller and has since served in a variety of roles ranging from personal banker to branch manager. She joined Metro Phoenix Bank in 2016 and served as the branch manager prior to the company's merger with Alerus. Anna holds a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and is actively involved with Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf and board games, traveling, gardening, baking, reading, and supporting performing arts including theater, opera, and ballet. A native of Phoenix, she lives in the suburb of Laveen, Arizona. She has one son.

Anna Larson

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor
Anna Larson joined Alerus in July 2021, bringing more than six years of financial services experience and expertise in retirement planning, wealth management, and benefits services. As a financial advisor, Anna delivers comprehensive financial advice to meet clients' complex and unique long-term objectives. She works closely with Alerus specialists to build the right team for the circumstance and ensures clients achieve and maintain financial wellness. She is an expert in retirement income or distribution planning, risk management, investment management, and legacy planning, with a focus on tax efficiency throughout every step. Anna holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations, and is licensed for life, health, and annuity insurance in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Florida. She also holds the retirement income certified professional designation from the American College of Financial Services. A native of the Fisher, Minnesota, area, Anna lives in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, with her husband and their three children. She is an active member of her church and sings in the worship band. She also contributes her vocal talents as the lead singer for a local band called Paint the Town.

Annette Wanchena

Job Titles:
  • Senior Treasury Management Consultant
  • Senior Treasury Management Consultant / Oakdale, MN
As a senior treasury management consultant, Annette Wanchena's goal is to help clients increase income, reduce expenses, improve efficiencies, and protect their money. As part of Alerus' commercial banking team, she provides comprehensive cash management tools and serves as a subject matter expert for all treasury-related products, services, and discussions. Annette has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She previously served in roles at financial organizations in the Twin Cities area including firm administrator, vice president of e-banking, commercial deposits, cash management, and business banking officer, enabling her to build an extensive knowledge base with an emphasis on treasury management services. She is a Certified Treasury Professional and holds a bachelor's degree in marketing management and innovation from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota. A favorite part of Annette's role is working with local nonprofits, allowing them to be good stewards of their organization's funds. She has served on many boards and committees of local nonprofits. Currently, Annette is on the social committee for the Nonprofit Financial Group - Twin Cities, co-leads her church's youth group, and serves as a mentor and trainer for WomenVenture, which provides small business training and services to women. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two children.

Aubrey Barney

Job Titles:
  • North Dakota Retail Market Manager
Aubrey Barney joined Alerus in 2017 and has nearly 15 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in client service and consumer banking and lending. As retail market manager in North Dakota, she leads consumer service teams at Alerus locations in Fargo, Grand Forks, Northwood, and West Fargo and works closely with market managers across Alerus' footprint to develop and implement best practices that enhance the client experience and drive branch success. Aubrey holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from the University of North Dakota. She is active in her community and is a member of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals and a board member for the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Region. She lives in Thompson, North Dakota, with her husband and their three children.

Becky Keeter

Job Titles:
  • Banker
Becky Keeter joined Alerus in September 2019. With a background in banking and mortgage since 1994, Becky is very familiar with all aspects of the mortgage business. She believes that with education and options, clients can make well-informed decisions about the type of mortgage financing that is right for them. She is committed to providing top-notch service with regular updates and pro-active communication. Becky earns her clients' respect by listening to their needs and working with them throughout the entire mortgage process and after. The home buying process can be a challenge for clients at times, and her experience with the process, and clients at all levels, is what has led to trusting relationships lasting for decades. Becky obtained her MBA from University of Phoenix. She resides in the Gilbert area with her husband and three children. When she is not attending to her clients' needs, she can be found running, biking, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

Bennett Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor
  • Business Advisor / Minnetonka, MN
Bennett Johnson joined Alerus in November 2023. As a business advisor, Bennett serves as the trusted point of contact for his clients and works closely with specialists throughout Alerus to provide holistic financial services to match each client's need. He specializes in providing business clients with commercial banking services and draws on his experience serving small business clients and manufacturers to help clients navigate their evolving needs. Bennett holds a bachelor's degree in finance from North Dakota State University. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, spending time at the cabin, and trying new fitness endeavors. He lives in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Bill Carlson

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Market Manager
As commercial market manager, Bill Carlson leads the Fargo, North Dakota, area business advisor team in addition to serving his own clients. Bill prides himself on his diverse product knowledge, which enables him to find solutions for every client's unique financial needs and collaborate with specialists throughout Alerus to ensure clients receive the right services as they are needed. Bill joined Alerus in 1988 and has more than 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He has expertise in commercial lending, cash management, wealth management, retirement and benefits services, personal banking, and financial planning. He is a certified financial planner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Montana.

Blaine Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Lead Business Advisor
  • Lead Business Advisor / West Fargo, ND
Blaine Anderson joined Alerus in 2007 and has more than 15 years of financial industry experience. As a lead business advisor, he specializes in working with agriculture and commercial customers to serve not only as their banker, but as a trusted strategic partner with whom they can discuss ideas for growth and long-term planning. He handles issues such as lending and deposits, 401(k) plans, estate planning, and wealth management. Blaine double-majored in business administration and finance at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He is active in United Way, Ag Leaders, and the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. In his free time, Blaine enjoys spending time outdoors playing sports, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. He and his wife Whitney live near Mapleton, North Dakota, with their daughter and son.

Bob Austin

Job Titles:
  • Banker
Bob has 27 years of financial industry experience. He began with GE Capital, where he was promoted to the role of vice president, finance analyst for commercial financing. He also worked for six years as a branch manager in charge of the reverse mortgage product for Wells Fargo. Since 2011, Bob has partnered with mortgage banker Pat Gleason. As a team, they take care of all the details and make sure clients get quick answers. Bob and Pat have earned an exceptional reputation in the Twin Cities market. Bob works with clients of all income levels, but particularly enjoys helping those needing affordable housing or down payment assistance. Bob also handles community trust and condo loan issues. Bob grew up in Michigan, and returns to visit family as often as his schedule allows. He enjoys entertaining, and has a long-standing tradition of gathering friends for Sunday dinner. Soups are Bob's forte, and friends often request his specialties: white bean chili, chicken tortilla, and gumbo.

Bob Hartzell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor
Robert (Bob) Hartzell joined Alerus in 2009, bringing more than 20 years of financial industry experience. Over the course of his career, Bob has gained extensive experience in commercial, small business, and consumer banking. Prior to joining Alerus, he held positions with large and mid-size financial institutions in the Twin Cities. During that time, he managed individual branches and large geographical footprints for those organizations, serving as vice president and senior vice president. At Alerus, Bob has played a major role in the growth of the Twin Cities market. He has been a leader in the organization, working toward growing business organically, through acquisitions and talent management. As a trusted business advisor, Bob works to understand the needs and goals of his clients and offers solutions and advice that deliver the most value. To meet a client's specific needs, Bob often brings other experts to the table, including wealth advisors, mortgage advisors, retirement specialist, and health and welfare specialist to name a few. Bob has been extremely active in his community and has served as a youth hockey coach for 15 years. He also spent time on his local economic development committee. In his spare time, you will find him at his family cabin in Wisconsin. Bob enjoys many lake activities from motor sports to water skiing to simply relaxing on the boat. He resides with Woodbury, Minnesota, with his two sons.

Bret Kinzler

Job Titles:
  • Senior Financial Advisor
Bret Kinzler joined Alerus in 2014. As a senior financial advisor, Bret helps clients identify their specific financial needs and provides comprehensive advice and diversified services to help them achieve their financial wellness goals. He is a certified financial planner and chartered life underwriter and specializes in providing wealth management guidance to assist clients in making the best use of their finances and enjoy their retirements. Bret holds bachelor's degrees in finance and business administration from North Dakota State University in Fargo and frequently contributes his professional expertise to charitable organizations in the community. He currently serves as treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Fargo's scholarship foundation, an emerging leader member of the United Way of Cass-Clay, and a member of the Red River Valley Estate Planning Council. In his free time, Bret can often be found fishing and hunting near his family farm or enjoying a game of golf or a good slice of pizza. He and his wife Tallie live in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Brian Parkinson

Job Titles:
  • Banker
Over his nearly 30 years in the mortgage industry, Brian has helped thousands of customers with their financing needs. From the first meeting to the closing table, Brian and his team will provide communication and responsiveness that assures a smooth closing process. His goal is to ensure that there are no surprises and that the transaction is seamless and stress-free. Brian joined RMG (now Alerus) in 2008. He received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Iowa. Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and their four kids as well as playing drums, playing tennis and boating on their nearby lake. He's also notorious for always working on a house project.

Brian Schumacher

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Director of Consumer Segment and Wealth Management
As the consumer segment and wealth management director, Brian Schumacher is responsible for the seamless delivery of Alerus' banking, wealth management, mortgage, and retirement planning services to consumer clients across the company's footprint. He also oversees Alerus' wealth management division, including its investment fiduciary services and securities departments. Brian joined Alerus in 2011 and has more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, with extensive expertise in retirement services and wealth management. He is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, a Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist, and holds bachelor's degrees in business and economics from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He is a long-time volunteer for Junior Achievement and a past investment chair for North Dakota Dollars for Scholars. He lives in Thompson, North Dakota, with his wife and their three children.

Brianne Stoffel

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker
Brianne Stoffel joined Alerus in May 2014. As a senior relationship banker, she takes great pride in being a trusted advisor for her clients, delivering solutions and advice specific for each individual and family. Brianne enjoys building relationships with her clients so that she can prepare them for financial success. Brianne also has 15 years of accounting and retail management experience, including past roles at Sam's Club and Scheels. Brianne holds a bachelor's degree in child development and family science from North Dakota State University. She is a passionate supporter and advocate for the United Way. Brianne lives in Fargo with her husband, Trevor, and their three children. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, going to Lake Lizzie, and spending time with family and friends.

Bryan Guse

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Banking Relationship Manager
As a commercial banking relationship manager at Alerus, Bryan Guse focuses on providing business clients with commercial banking services. He serves as a financial partner as businesses grow and evolve, providing guidance and connections to Alerus specialists as needed for long-term, efficient, and complete financial services that help businesses thrive. Bryan has more than 20 years of commercial and industrial banking experience within the Twin Cities and has built extensive expertise in commercial lending for a variety of industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and communications from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors playing golf, hunting, and fishing.

Bryan Witschen

Job Titles:
  • Senior Commercial Real Estate Lending Advisor
As a senior commercial real estate lending advisor, Bryan Witschen works closely with commercial real estate owners and developers and Alerus business advisors to provide creative and flexible financing solutions for regional and national projects. Bryan joined Alerus in March 2022 and is based in the downtown Minneapolis office. He has more than 10 years of financial industry experience, with expertise in financial analysis, client service, and commercial banking. Before joining Alerus, he served as a commercial banking officer at Bremer Bank, specializing in commercial real estate lending. He is a member of NAIOP and the Minnesota Shopping Center Association and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Bryan lives in Woodbury, Minnesota, with his wife, their two daughters, and two rescue dogs. He enjoys spending time with his family outdoors and embracing Minnesota's four distinct seasons while hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and growing a large garden.

Bryce Mead

Job Titles:
  • Banker
Bryce has been a full-time mortgage banker since 1993. With more than 20 years of experience navigating the ups and downs of the industry, he has what it takes to help customers find the right home. Even in the era of new tougher industry guidelines and regulations, Bryce continues to find creative ways to finance homes in the Twin Cities area. He is a multi-year recipient of the Super Mortgage Professional award from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and works with many of the industry's Top 100 realtors. Bryce is a graduate of Iowa State University and has made his home in Plymouth for the last 17 years with his wife and two children. He supports his community by being an active sponsor of the Wayzata Athletic Boosters, has enjoyed coaching many of his daughter's soccer teams over the years, and spent five years as the Den Leader for his son's Cub Scout Troop.

Caileen Heuertz

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor
Caileen Heuertz joined Alerus in 2008. As a business advisor, Caileen serves as the trusted point of contact for business clients and delivers comprehensive financial advice to help them achieve their financial wellness goals. She works closely with experts across Alerus to serve clients' holistic financial needs and connect them to the company's full suite of diversified services as they are needed. With expertise in the areas of business finance, depository services, wealth management, and retirement services, Caileen applies her knowledge of traditional and non-traditional financial products to provide clients with the right financial solutions for their needs. Caileen holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and management from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She also holds a master's degrees in management, business, strategic leadership, and human resources from the University of Mary in Fargo. Active in her community, Caileen is involved with Business Professionals of America, Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Cass Clay, Junior Achievement and American Diabetes Association. She also serves on the board of directors for the Emergency Food Pantry. Caileen lives in Fargo with her family and is a foster parent. In her free time, she enjoys watching football and baseball, spending time at the lakes and traveling.

Carlos Montufar

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Banker
As a relationship banker, Carlos Montufar assists clients in identifying their specific financial needs and provides comprehensive advice to help them achieve their financial wellness goals. He works closely with experts across Alerus to ensure every client has access to its full suite of diversified services to meet their needs. Carlos joined Alerus in September 2022 through its merger with Metro Phoenix Bank. Prior to joining the financial industry in 2021, he spent 20 years working in the Alhambra, Phoenix Elementary, and Madison School Districts as a reading tutor, English Language Learner testing assistant, Head Start preschool teacher, and assisting in classrooms for children with special needs. Carlos is also a professional flamenco dancer and is the founder and CEO of Phoenix World Arts Collective, a Phoenix-based nonprofit focused on bringing the art of flamenco to communities through performances and workshops hosted by flamenco dancers from around the world. He was recognized in 2018 as a nominee for the Mayor's Arts Awards, which identifies artists for outstanding leadership in the Phoenix community.

Cary Parkinson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor
Cary Parkinson joined Alerus in 2002 as a commercial credit underwriter. In his current role as a senior business advisor, Cary serves as a trusted and strategic advisor to his clients, learning about them and their businesses. He truly enjoys relationship-oriented customer service, quarterbacking the Alerus team in the areas of banking, wealth management, retirement plan services, and mortgage, all in an effort to find viable solutions that are in the customer's best interest. Cary holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He is a graduate of the Minnesota Banker's Association Commercial Lending School and the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber Leadership program. Active in the community, Cary is a past member and volunteer of the West Fargo Economic Development Advisory Committee, West Fargo Downtown Business Association, and Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. Currently, he is a member of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce and active in his local church. Originally from Kenmare, North Dakota, Cary and his wife, Michelle, have one son and reside in Fargo.

Cassandra Skwirsk

Job Titles:
  • Arizona Retail Market Manager
  • Arizona Retail Market Manager / Scottsdale, AZ
As retail market manager in Arizona, Cassandra Skwirsk leads consumer service teams at Alerus locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale. She works closely with market managers across Alerus' footprint to develop and implement best practices that enhance the client experience and drive branch success. Cassandra joined Alerus 2019 and previously served as lead financial guide. She has nearly 20 years of financial industry experience, specializing in consumer banking, customer service, and operations. A Michigan native, she holds an associate degree in liberal arts from Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and furthered her education in liberal arts and dance at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She lives in Cave Creek, Arizona, and is based in Scottsdale.

Chad Turner

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker
Chad joined Alerus in 2014. He currently serves as a senior relationship banker, specializing in providing financial guidance, planning, and services for individuals and families. He has worked in financial services since 2007 and has specialized in personal loan products and small business financial solutions. Chad has a passion for client service and has almost 20 years of experience working with clients from every walk of life. He believes that every client deserves access to the tools that will help them succeed in their financial future, and personally feels that his purpose is to help clients succeed personally and professionally toward their financial goals. Chad has developed trust with the clients he works with on a daily basis where they feel comfortable asking for help no matter how small or large the request. Keen on finding solutions, Chad enjoys solving for problems and unique situations using the skills that he has honed with his time at Alerus.

Charlene Blumhardt

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Chris Brusseau

Job Titles:
  • Senior Treasury Management Consultant / West Fargo, ND

Chris Ellefson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker

Chris Flynn

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor

Chris McBride

Job Titles:
  • Lead Business Advisor

Chris Moen

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Chris Wolf

Job Titles:
  • Northern Valley Market President

Cindy Faulkner

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist / East Lansing, MI

CJ Vang

Job Titles:
  • Trust Officer

Claire Herland

Job Titles:
  • Trust Officer

Clayton Benway

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Cody Jennewein

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Cole Keney

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor

Corrine Polipnick

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker

Daniel E. Coughlin - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Daniel Fowler

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Sales Consultant

Darshanaa Patel

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Banker

Deb Kolling

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Dexter Albrecht

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Donovan Schumacher

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage Sales & Development Manager

Doug Busken

Job Titles:
  • Lead Financial Advisor

Doug Melby

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Elizabeth Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Banker

Eric Gundersen

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Banking Relationship Manager / Minnetonka, MN

Erik Fabian

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Erin Kline

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Forrest Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President and Chief Retirement Services Officer

Galen G. Vetter

Job Titles:
  • Director

Gaona Thao

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Banker

Geri VanUden

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Gradan Steele

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker

Heather Mulé

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Heather Schneider

Job Titles:
  • Senior Treasury Management Consultant / Phoenix, AZ

Holland Slick

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Jake Upham

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Banker

Jalen Ham

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor / West Fargo, ND

Jamie Berg

Job Titles:
  • Treasury Management Product Manager / Minnetonka, MN

Jane E.M. Soura

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor, Managing Lead

Janet O. Estep

Job Titles:
  • Director

Jarrod Ramsey

Job Titles:
  • Associate Portfolio Manager

Jay Klepinger

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor / Phoenix, AZ

Jean Fay

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Jeannie Savage

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Banker

Jeff Wangen

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor

Jennifer Louie

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Jessica Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Treasury Management Client Service Manager / Minnetonka, MN

Jill Larson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Jill Whitney

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Jim Collins

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President and Chief Banking and Revenue Officer

Jim Pauley

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Sales Consultant

Jim Pauli

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Joe Gilbertson

Job Titles:
  • Investment Consultant / Shorewood, MN

Joe Miedema

Job Titles:
  • Lead Financial Advisor

John Cionci

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

John Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Sales Consultant

John Frisvold

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Sales Consultant

John Kimball

Job Titles:
  • Director, SBA Lending

John Stoffel

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

John Uribe

Job Titles:
  • Director

Jon Hendry - CTO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Executive Vice President

Jon Rentz

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor

Julie Churchill

Job Titles:
  • Treasury Management Sales Manager / Minnetonka, MN

Julie Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor / Eden Prairie, MN

Justin Hoban

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Karen Westerberg

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker

Kari Vien

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Karin Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President and Chief Risk and Operating Officer

Karl Arnquist

Job Titles:
  • Senior Investment Analyst / Shorewood, MN

Katie Behrend

Job Titles:
  • SBA Loan Servicing Specialist

Katie Lorenson - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the Executive Management Committee
  • President

Katie Peterson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Commercial Real Estate Lending Advisor / Scottsdale, AZ

Keenan Tighe

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Keith Schermitzler

Job Titles:
  • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant

Kelly Elkin

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Banking Executive / Minnetonka, MN

Kevin D. Lemke

Job Titles:
  • Director

Kevin Fox

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor / Scottsdale, AZ

Kim McLean

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Kim Olson

Job Titles:
  • Minnesota Retail Market Manager

Kim Pedersen

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Kory Sondreal

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Kristin Thorson

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Portfolio Manager

Kristine Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Commercial Real Estate Lending Advisor

Landon Wright

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Banker

Larry Moyer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor / Phoenix, AZ

Larry Stangler

Job Titles:
  • SBA Lending Advisor / Phoenix, AZ

Leroy Benson

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Banking Executive / Minnetonka, MN

Logan Shanks

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor
  • Registered Representative, Osaic

Lorene Fott

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker

Make Smart

Job Titles:
  • Financial

Mark Alley

Job Titles:
  • National Market President

Mark Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Financial Advisor

Mark Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Mark Yahna

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor

Marlene Hagen

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Mary E. Zimmer

Job Titles:
  • Director

Mary Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Matt Fisher

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Sales Consultant

Matt Hendrickson

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Matt Jacobson

Job Titles:
  • Lead Business Advisor

Matt Poppe

Job Titles:
  • Director of Health and Welfare

Matt Reeves

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor / Scottsdale, AZ

Max Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor / Scottsdale, AZ

Mic Klaith

Job Titles:
  • Lead Business Advisor / Minnetonka, MN

Michael Birch

Job Titles:
  • Regional Director, Consumer Sales

Mike Lyste

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker

Mike Willoughby

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Banker

Mimi Reynolds

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker

Miranda Myers

Job Titles:
  • Director of Retail Banking

Missy Keney

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President and Chief Engagement Officer

Nate Moen

Job Titles:
  • Senior Financial Advisor / Excelsior, MN

Nick Gonzales

Job Titles:
  • Outdoor Media Lending Business Advisor / Phoenix, AZ

Nicole Hove

Job Titles:
  • Director of Commercial Support

Nikki Sorum

Job Titles:
  • Director

Pam Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Pat Gleason

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Patrick Joyce

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor

Paul Herbst

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Rachelle Martin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Banker

Randi Livon

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Randy Newman

Job Titles:
  • Director

Randy Watha

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Rob Woytassek

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Director of Retirement and Benefits

Rory Corrigan

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Sales Consultant

Sam Haggard

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Banker

Sandy Korbel

Job Titles:
  • Senior Financial Advisor

Sara Ausman

Job Titles:
  • Director of Professional Services

Sarah Wolsfeld

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Scott Lloyd

Job Titles:
  • Treasury Management Consultant

Scott Willits

Job Titles:
  • Senior Commercial Real Estate Lending Advisor / Phoenix, AZ

Sean Sather

Job Titles:
  • Senior Financial Advisor

Seth Holstad

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Sales Consultant

Seth Philbin

Job Titles:
  • Lead Business Advisor / Phoenix, AZ

Shane Ewanika

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor

Shannon Kramer

Job Titles:
  • Banker

Stanton Shields

Job Titles:
  • Senior Financial Advisor

Steve Haggard

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Banking Executive

Sunil Swami

Job Titles:
  • Chief Investment Officer / Shorewood, MN

Tadd Johnson

Job Titles:
  • SBA Loan Product Specialist

Tammy Hoy

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor / West Fargo, ND

Taylor Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor / Minnetonka, MN

Thomas Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Tom Ames

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Tonia Palmer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor, Retirement Specialist

Tony Meyer

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Travis Hook

Job Titles:
  • Large Cap Equities Portfolio Manager

Trevor Mathew

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Veronica Archer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Advisor / Phoenix, AZ

Wade Dykema

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sales, Alerus Retirement and Benefits / Shorewood, MN