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About Us

Economic
empowerment
for all.

Inspired by the belief that our world is filled with opportunity, we will work tirelessly to nurture inclusive growth by helping others achieve their greatest ambitions.

BY THE NUMBERS

We're changing the face of
the financial industry.

As A Majority Women-Owned Business

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Women in Leadership
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Governing Board Members are Women/Minorities
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Employee-Owned Bank
0%
Team Members are Women

OUR IMPACT

Putting our money where our heart is.

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$1.2B

in Loans to Entrepreneurs
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$1M

in Charitable Donations
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$19M

in Community Investments
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3000

Volunteer Hours
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Profits are second to people and purpose.

At Stearns Bank, we are driven by people and purpose, focused on serving our customers and communities. As employee owners, we are unusual because our employees lead with an ownership mentality and entrepreneurial spirit, embracing a keen, competitive mindset and empowered to innovate, collaborate, and deliver exceptional service, unique financial options, and customized banking solutions tailored for each customer. We tenaciously pursue excellence, embrace creativity, and act with urgency to prioritize our customers.

Our Values

People and Purpose Driven

Trailblazing Creativity

Tenacious Pursuit of Excellence

Teamwork

Competitive Mindset

Ownership Mentality and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Sense of Urgency

Leadership Team

Kelly Skalicky

Kelly Skalicky

President & Chief Executive Officer
Heather Plumski

Heather Plumski

EVP, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer
Al Doering

Al Doering

Chief Lending and M&A Officer
Erika Miller

Erika Miller

Chief Credit Officer
Pam Bjerke

Pam Bjerke

Chief Human Resources Officer
Amber Gerstung

Amber Gerstung

Chief Deposit Officer
Marlice Johnson

Marlice Johnson

Chief Brand Officer
Jordan Hopkins

Jordan Hopkins

General Counsel