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Linda Baltazar
Document Preparation, Wiggins
Linda has lived in Wiggins since 1972, when her family moved from Lafayette, Colorado. In addition to graduating from the Wiggins School District, she continued on to work for them for an additional 22 years while living on the farm. After her four daughters graduated from Wiggins High School, she decided to make High Plains Bank her career choice. In her spare time, she likes hanging out with her family, sewing, fishing, and camping.
Amy Simon
Underwriting
Amy is a graduate of Rasmussen College and she has worked in the finance profession all of her adult life for construction, landscaping, engineering and architecture companies. Amy's banking career spans many areas including working as a Teller, Teller Coordinator, Customer Service Representative, Universal Banker, Branch Manager, Loan Processor, and now as Portfolio Manager. High Plains Bank is her professional home because of its huge heart and personal touch.
Quinton Kopang
Underwriting
Quinton has more than three years of banking experience mostly as a Credit Analyst/Reviewer. Quinton has also spent time as a teller and in the bookkeeping department. He has a Business Management Degree and a Certificate of Supply Chain from Colorado State University- Fort Collins. Quinton is thrilled to be able to return to his hometown of Bennett, and is looking forward to being able to work in the Bennett community and grow his banking knowledge with High Plains Bank. Before getting into banking, Quinton spent time landscaping (in Colorado) and pipelining (in Nebraska). He enjoys spending time with his nieces and nephew, cheering on the Denver Broncos, and spending time outdoors.
Christina Mollen
Document Preparation, Longmont
Christina has a strong banking background with experience at both community banks and credit unions. She processes loans in a timely and low-stress manner to ensure an excellent experience for our loan customers. Christina is a member of Lattes and Leads networking group and is a 2017 graduate of The Leadership Longmont Class. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Diana Gomez-Mendoza
Document Preparation, Wiggins
720-601-1774
stephanie@highplainsbank.com
Diana was born in Mexico but raised in the United States. She has lived in Wiggins since 2000. She graduated Wiggins High School in 2005 and worked at Your Choice Meats processing plant from 2005-2014. Diana joined the High Plains Bank team in 2014 as a customer service representative, worked as a Loan Processor, a Consumer Lender, and now in Document Preparation. Diana enjoys spending time with her kids and reading.
Todd Flessner
Underwriting
303-776-2254 ext. 432
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 Sinclair
Underwriting
(720) 702-0123, ext 675
jared.sinclair@highplainsbank.com
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.