Pub. 4 2016 Issue 2

10 The Community Banker www.mibonline.org F irst Security Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Garret Kane as a Consumer Lender at the South 19th branch location. He will be specializing in home equity, home construction, auto, and other personal financing needs. The Billings native received a degree in Economics from Montana State University and brings six years of experience in consumer, real estate, construction and small business lending. First Security Bank is a local- ly-owned independent bank, serving Montana since 1919. The bank has eight banking locations including three in Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Three Forks, West Yellowstone, and Fort Benton, Montana. FIRST SECURITY BANK OF ROUNDUP O n January 20, 2016 Karen Skagen retired from First Security Bank of Roundup. She has been employed at the bank for 28 years in various positions, most recently as Executive/ Loan secretary, and worked at Montana Bank prior to joining first Security. On December 5, 2015 the Roundup Chamber of Com- merce held the annual Christ- mas Stroll in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. First Security Bank held a customer open house during the stroll and hosted Santa Claus for visits and pictures in front of the Bank Christmas tree. Member News FIRST SECURITY BANK IN BOZEMAN ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF GARRET KANE FIRST SECURITY BANK IN BOZEMANMAKES SPECIAL DONATION TO UNITEDWAY T hanks to great customer support of community banking, we honored the holiday season with an extra surprise for Greater Gallatin United Way! The UW team will put the additional $10,000 to use supporting local non-profit programs. Young & Associates, Inc. Serving Community Banks Since 1978 Phoenix, AZ • Kent, OH The goal of Young & Associates, Inc. is to meet the unique needs of our community bank clients. Our focus is to improve bank pro tability, increase shareholder value, reduce the regulatory burden, and improve bank/regulatory relations. • Strategic Planning • Regulatory Assistance • Capital Planning • Liquidity Planning • Interest-Rate Risk Assessments • Loan Review • ALLL Review • Compliance • Information Technology • Internal Audit • Mergers & Acquisitions Whatever your needs, we have an expert among our 45-person team to assist you. C o n s u l t a n t s t o t h e F i n a n c i a l I n d u s t r y John Fahrendorf Executive Vice President Western Division 602.321.9463