Community First Bankshares Appoints Robert W. Jorgensen as Senior Vice President and Wyoming Region Manager

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Community First Bankshares, a $6 billion multi-bank holding company, has announced the appointment of Robert W. Jorgensen as senior vice president and Wyoming region manager, effective January 15, 1999. Jorgensen will lead the company's 24 locations in Wyoming and serve as chairman and CEO of Community First National Bank (Wyoming). He brings over 29 years of banking experience, including 17 years with the former First Bank System, now U S Bank, and has been a founding shareholder of Community First Bankshares, Inc. since 1987.

Key Takeaways:

  • Robert W. Jorgensen has been appointed as senior vice president and Wyoming region manager of Community First Bankshares, effective January 15, 1999.
  • Jorgensen will lead the company's 24 locations in Wyoming and serve as chairman and CEO of Community First National Bank (Wyoming).
  • He has over 29 years of banking experience, including 17 years with the former First Bank System, now U S Bank.
  • Jorgensen was a founding shareholder of Community First Bankshares, Inc. in 1987 and has served as president of Community First National Bank, Cooperstown, N.D. since 1988.
  • Jorgensen and his family will relocate to the Denver area.
  • Community First Bankshares is a $6 billion multi-bank holding company offering a full range of financial services, including banking, investments, insurance, and trust.
  • The company currently serves 154 communities in 11 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Statistics:

  • The company has 24 locations in Wyoming.
  • Community First Bankshares has 154 communities in 11 states nationwide.
  • The company is a $6 billion multi-bank holding company.
  • Jorgensen has over 29 years of banking experience.
  • He has been with Community First Bankshares, Inc. since 1987.
  • The company has a presence in Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sources:

  • [1] Community First Bankshares, Inc. press release (December 29)
  • [2] Kurt Swenson, Swenson NHB Investor Relations (612-371-0000)
  • [3] Donald R. Mengedoth, Community First Bankshares, Inc. (701-298-5600)