Pub. 3 2015 Issue 3

10 The Community Banker www.mibonline.org T he city of Kalispell recog- nized the best architecture completed within the city over the past two years. The Kalispell Architectural Review Committee has selected four recipients for its annual awards program. Projects selected for the awards were developed in 2013 and 2014. “A lot of what they looked at was overall appearance, trying to bring the entire site together by incorporating the landscape, parking design and signage with the building and its sur- roundings,” Kalispell Planner P.J. Sorensen said. Three Rivers Bank at 233 East Idaho St. was selected for the best addition for the construction work done to the back of the building, seamlessly linking to the existing facade. The stonework is complemented by a wall of windows adjacent to the front door, welcoming customers from the back of the building. “When looking at remodels for the awards, they’re looking at howwell the addition blends into the original,” Sorensen said. “They did a really good job of bringing that together.” Several years ago, Sorensen said, the bank had an aged style and was modernized after a few different projects. The newest addition was the only project on the bank considered for the award. [MIB Associate Member] CTA Architects Engineers of Kalis- pell designed the addition, while Hammerquist Casalegno led the construction. Sorensen said CTA has won awards for architecture in the past. The official award presen - tation took place at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 5 during the Kalispell City Council meeting at City Hall. By Seaborn Larson. Originally posted in The Daily Inter Lake on October 4, 2015. THREE RIVERS BANKWINS ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS Member News PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN BANK CELEBRATES RYAN FRITZ, CAT/GRIZ RIVALRIES, GIVING, AND CHRISTMAS JIM TADVICK RETIRES AS CEO OF FARMERS STATE BANK P rairie Mountain Bank is extremely proud of their very own Ryan Fritz for excelling in the Pacific Coast Banking School this fall. Pacific Coast Banking School acknowledged him in a letter written to their President, Laura Vukasin. PMB is proud of him! He graduated with 229 executives representing 31 states, American territories and other countries. What a great accomplishment this is to Ryan’s career. We all know that the Cat vs. Griz is one of the biggest rivalries that exist in Montana! Who will you cheer on when they take the field on Novem - ber 21st? Come on in to Prairie Mountain Bank and see which employee will be dressed from head to toe in maroon or blue and gold! Good luck to both teams! Holidays can make some of the best memories for friends and families. Christmas is a wonderful time for generos- ity around our community. Toys for Tots, Salvation Army Giving Tree and My Neighbor in Need Coat Collection are all amazing organizations that put smiles on children’s faces by providing them with books, toys, and other gifts that they may have not expected. Let’s rally around and donate as many gifts as we can! You can drop your unwrapped items off between November 20th and December 20th at either of Prairie Mountain Bank’s locations. Join Prairie Mountain Bank during the week of December 21st for some delicious apple cider, Christmas cookies, and festive employees in their lobby! What better way to cel- ebrate the holidays other than scrumptious treats! F armers State Bank, Victor, MT will bid farewell to Jim Tadvick, CEO as Jim has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2015. Jim first joined Farmers State Bank in December of 1971 as a Management Trainee. Jim spent all but 4½ years of his bank- ing career with Farmers State Bank. Jim’s roles have included: Management Trainee, Installment Loan Officer, Assistant Cashier, Cashier, Assistant Vice President, Vice President, Branch Manag- er, Branch Coordinator, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Of- ficer. Jimhas also been a member of the bank’s board of directors and holding company board for years. Jim’s career has spanned the years of Farmers State Bank’s greatest growth and expansion. Jimmanaged and helped oversee the opening of the first 3 branch - es and was a part of the senior management team that oversaw the opening of the most recent branches that have taken the bank into the Missoula market. Jim and his wife Leslie look forward to spending the winter months in warmer climates and keeping up with their 4 children and grandchildren that are spread across the Western US. Jim’s lead- ership, kindness and direction will be missed. He will continue to serve on the bank’s board and holding company board. Thank you Jim for all you’ve done for us. We wish you well and a happy retirement.