
Lending Support Team
This hardworking team helps our customers navigate the complex loan and closing process.
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.
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.
Aaron is a Colorado native and grew up in Boulder. He works with the lending team and is based out of the Longmont branch. He has a Bachelor's of Science degrees in Management and in Finance along with a diploma in Commercial Lending.
In his spare time Aaron loves golf, hockey, and running. He has recently started swimming and biking with the hope to compete in a full Ironman triathlon in the future! He is also often found traveling.
Cora is a graduate from Genoa-Hugo High School. She also graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s of Accounting. Cora has had three years of prior lending experience, mostly in commercial and agriculture loans. Cora joined High Plains Bank in September 2021, and loves the focus on communities, family, and small town banking.
Cora’s favorite motivational quote is “Do one thing today that makes tomorrow better than yesterday.” If you see her outside of work, Cora is probably at the dog park with her sweet pup, Willow.
Aimee Cutri grew up in Montrose, Pennsylvania and moved to Colorado in 2018. She earned a BS degree in International Business and French at Elizabethtown College. During her time in college, Aimee spent a full academic year studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France. Aimee has taken French courses since she was a freshman in high school and speaks French at a proficient level.
Aimee has been in banking since her move to Colorado in 2018. Aimee joined High Plains Bank in 2021. She enjoys watching true crime television, traveling, and eating sushi.
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.
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 Plain Bank team since 2015.
When Karissa is not at work you can find her spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking.
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.