Karissa grew up in Fargo, ND which is also where she started her banking career in 2007 as a Teller. Karissa graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She moved to Colorado in 2009 and has been part of the High Plains Bank team since 2015.
When Karissa is not at work you can find her spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking.
Kirk has been in banking for over 20 years and has extensive experience in agriculture, commercial, residential lending and 504 SBA loans. Kirk enjoys working with his customers to help them grow their business and takes the extra effort to provide solutions that best suit the unique needs of each customer.
Kirk enjoys spending time with his family, camping, riding his ATV, and working on remodel projects around the house. Kirk is also involved in local civic/service organizations.
Aaron is a Colorado native and grew up in Boulder. He has a Bachelor's of Science degrees in Management and in Finance along with a diploma in Commercial Lending. Aaron works with the lending team and our customers to ensure an excellent experience from start to finish.
In his spare time Aaron loves golf, hockey, and running. He has recently started swimming and biking with the hope to complete in a full Ironman triathlon in the future! He is also often found traveling.
Chuck has enjoyed working with HPB for over 25 years. He has experience in commercial, real estate, agriculture, and consumer lending.
Chuck graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a degree in business and is a graduate of the Colorado Banking School.
Living in a small town, he is involved in many community organization; Town Board Trustee, the Lions Club, Swim Team and East Central Cal Ripken.
Todd began his banking career in 1998, working for banks of all sizes and he is glad to finally be a part of a local community bank. Todd is a credit analyst and enjoys helping our Loan Officers put together the best options for our customers.
When not working, you may find Todd working on cars, house projects or enjoying all the great outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.
Jared grew up on a third generation farm and ranch in Alamosa, Colorado. Raising forage crops and running a cow calf operation. Graduating from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business. Jared works with the credit analyst team and enjoys being a part of the High Plains Bank culture.
In his spare time Jared loves playing golf with family and friends and also being outdoors, hunting, fishing, or anything outside. He also loves his horses rodeoing and ranching.
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Ed has been a part of the team for over 20 years and enjoys being able to work with his friends and neighbors. He has a degree in Agricultural Business from Colorado State University and is an alumni of the Graduate School of Banking. The most rewarding aspect of his job is using his experience with farming and business to provide customized lending solutions for our customers.
Ed has served in many different community organizations over the years. He is currently the Chairman of Prairie Development Corporation which helps low and moderate income individuals with businesses obtain financing.
Paul Stanford brings thirty-five years as a banking professional with expertise in relationship management, commercial lending, treasury management, private banking, and leveraged finance. Paul cultivates long-lasting relationships with his clients to help them grow their businesses and focus on what matters most. A Commercial Banking Generalist, Paul has worked in specialty niches with a special emphasis on supporting the banking needs of general and specialty contractors, and private equity firms. Prior to joining High Plains bank, Paul was an active member of the Construction Financial Managers Association, the Association for General Contractors, and the Association for Corporate Growth. He has also been involved with a number of non-profit organizations.
Paul is excited to be a member of the High Plains team, and to work for a family and employee-owned bank with a rich history of supporting local communities – support that extends beyond the four walls of a bank building.
Caleb was born and raised in Wiggins. He is the son of Rocky and Cindy Cardwell. He attended York College in York, NE where he played baseball and received a bachelor's degree in business. What Caleb loves most about being part of HPB is the bank's willingness to go above and beyond for customers and their community involvement.
In his free time, Caleb enjoys spending time with his wife Jordyn, playing golf, and watching Rockies baseball.
Narciso has served at a senior leadership level with over 17-years of commercial banking experience, specifically within Boulder County. Prior to joining High Plains Bank, he was Senior Vice President and Boulder Market Leader for Citywide Banks, Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Commerce Bank for the Middle Market team, as well as First Vice President for MidFirst Bank, and Senior Vice President for Colorado business Bank. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder and earned an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Regis University.
“I’m a proud Boulder, Colorado native and am excited to join the High Plains Bank family,” says Narciso. “High Plains Bank is an authentic community bank that prioritizes family and community, and as a Longmont resident, and new father, these values are important to me.”
