Meet Our Lenders

President/CEO

Billings/Hardin Branch
NMLS822865

EMAIL CURT

Curt is a Montana native. He graduated from MSU Bozeman with a bachelor's degree in engineering. He has been in banking in Central and Eastern Montana since 1994. He is involved in Laurel Little League and Chamber Ag Committee. Curt stays busy with his kid's sports. He also enjoys the water and tries to fish if they are biting.

Senior VP/Commercial/Ag Lender

Billings Branch
NMLS 1430405

EMAIL MIKE

Mike was born and raised in the Lewistown area. He graduated from MSU with a degree in Ag Engineering. He has had a successful 35+ years in banking and leadership. He is currently on the Big Sky Development Corporation and the Billings Community Foundation. Also, is active in the Billings Chamber Ag Division as well as the Billings RMA Chapter for lenders. He is devoted to his wife Debbie, of 34 years and has a daughter and a son. His hobbies include spending time with his family and working on their ranch near Lewistown.

Vice President/
Commercial/
Ag Lender

Billings/Hardin Branch

EMAIL SCOTT

Scott is a Montana native. He graduated from the University of Wyoming. He has been a lender for 25 years in Montana and Wyoming specializing in agriculture and commercial loans. He is involved in a variety of agriculture committees such as the NILE and 4H. He enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Dawn was raised in Lewistown, MT and attended college in Billings, MT. She has been in banking for 20 years. She has experience in all areas of banking and specializes in consumer and mortgage lending. Dawn loves spending time with her friends and family, listening to music, attending concerts and traveling.

Laura is a Montana native, raised at the base of Glacier National Park.  She attended college at Montana State University, and has over 15 years of banking, insurance and mortgage lending experience combined.  Laura has served on several non-profit boards, and has enjoyed volunteering in various capacities.  In her free time, she enjoys cheering on the Bobcats, traveling, and enjoying all that Montana has to offer with her family.

VP/Commercial/
Ag Lender

 

TRISTAN HENKE

Hardin Branch

EMAIL TRISTAN

Tristan was born and raised in central Montana near Hobson, on a small farm/ranch.  Married to Jennifer over 30 years with 2 grown children, a son and a daughter.  Tristan has been an ag lender in eastern Montana for over 20 years as well as a few years in eastern Oregon.  Tristan and Jennifer live north of Hardin on a small irrigated acreage with a few horses, cattle, dogs and cats.   In his free time, Tristan enjoys riding/training horses, helping neighbors work cattle horseback (especially branding), hunting and camping.

Vice President/
Commercial Lender

Kati is a Montana native. She attended MSU where she earned her bachelor's degree in business and master's degree in professional accountancy. She is committed to her community through various entities including the MSCPA - Billings Chapter and volunteering for several nonprofits. In Kati's spare time, she loves traveling, exploring Montana, cheering on the MSU Bobcats, reading and spending time with friends and family. 

Personal Banker

Hardin Branch
NMLS 1434028

EMAIL SANDY

Sandy has lived in Hardin for 31 years. She has been in banking for 24+ years. She's involved with the 500 Club which helps promote Little Big Horn Days and other activities in the Hardin area. Sandy loves spending time with family, camping, 4-wheeling and keeping up with grandkids.

Assistant Vice President/
Commercial/Ag Lender

Billings Branch

EMAIL MIKEL

Mikel grew up in Broadview, MT and has spent the last 8 years working as an Ag Banker in Montana.  He currently sits on the Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee.  He enjoys playing golf and continues to work on his family farm.