Matt Wertheimer was recently promoted to Chief Lending Officer at Independence Bank. As Chief Lending Officer, Wertheimer will work closely with the Vice Presidents of Lending leading business development efforts at our six branch locations in Havre, Conrad, Malta, Glasgow, Poplar, Scobey and our LPO/DPO in Great Falls. His focus will be on building business relationships with new and existing customers and lender development. Matt will continue to serve on several of the Bank's management committees.

Wertheimer grew up on a family ranch in Utica, Montana and went on to earn a bachelor...