Our Team

The Bank of Elk River announces that Alba Misner has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Misner joins The Bank of Elk River with over 17 years of business e...

The Bank of Elk River is proud to welcome Gina Artisensi-Skime as the newest addition to their staff. Artisensi-Skime serves as the bank's Business Development Officer...

Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2021)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that local community banker Bill LaVigne, Chie...

Since 1885, The Bank of Elk River has provided exceptional community banking services, led by a group of dedicated staff. We greatly appreciate our employees’ contri...

Debbie Smith, Assistant Vice President and one of the longest tenured employees at The Bank of Elk River, retired Friday, June 7, 2019 after 45 years of service. Estee...

Today we continue our series that features the extraordinary, dedicated individuals who serve our customers and our community as members of The Bank of Elk River’s <...

The Bank of Elk River is proud to welcome Andy Meyer as a new addition to the commercial lending staff.

Meyer rejoins The Bank of Elk River with a diverse finan...

The Bank of Elk River is proud to welcome Madeline Sadler as the newest team member and Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Manager.

Sadler joins The Bank ...

On February 9, 1979, Cheryl Dehmer walked into the front door of The Bank of Elk River. Now, 40 years later, she looks back on a career that has been challenging, rewa...

What positions have you held here?

• Senior Vice President & Cashier/Controller, Jan 2017 – Present
• Vice President & Cashier/Cont...

  What was it like when you first started working compared to now?
  Back then, everyone wore many different hats - teller, bookkeeper and more. We had...

  What were some of the initiatives you rolled out at The Bank of Elk River?
  It doesn’t seem like it, but time has gone by fast. I played a role in...

  In 2006, you made a career shift into the finance area; tell me about that.
  I’ve worked in many areas throughout my career including general ledg...

  What is a fun memory from back in the day?
  I liked when the bank lobby used to close at 3pm and on Friday’s when we were open later, the bank wou...

  What are you most proud of?
  I’m most proud of contributing to a team that truly wants to help customers with their financial goals. I love helpin...

  Quotes from Cheryl's coworkers:

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Throughout our rich history, the leadership team and staff at The Bank of Elk River have remained committed to the values and ideals of community banking. We demonstra...

Bang Bang Cauliflower
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ABOUT MS. HOOGMOED

Ms. Hoogmoed grew up overseas and has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Amsterdam and San Francisco, giving her a globa...

Sue Engholm, Senior Consumer Lender, AVP, celebrated 30 years of working at The Bank of Elk River earlier this month.

In the summer of 1988, Sue and her husband...

Jody Meneley, Marketing Administrative Assistant III, celebrated a quarter of a century working at The Bank of Elk River on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Jody began...

When the time comes to select a financial institution – for personal or business – the options are limitless. Different types of brick-and-mortar and digital finan...

The Bank of Elk River is proud to welcome Connie Jo Cyrus as a new addition to the operations staff.

Cyrus was born and raised in Minnesota and started her caree...

The Bank of Elk River is proud to welcome Michael Bartos as a new addition to the commercial lending staff.

Bartos joins The Bank of Elk River with an education ...

Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., has honored Pete Reiner, one of its Investment Advisor Representatives, with a prestigious Premier Partner recognition. This title is ea...

The Bank of Elk River is proud to welcome Carl Gebhardt as a new addition to the commercial lending staff.

Gebhardt joins The Bank of Elk River with a diverse fi...

John Babcock, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of The Bank of Elk River, has created a new level of recognition for those employees who have achieved o...

The Bank of Elk River is proud to welcome Shawn Butler as the newest addit...