WILLISTON ND — American State Bank & Trust Co. President & CEO Dave Hanson recently announced the appointment of Taylor Grundstad as its new Chief Lending Officer. With 13 years of experience in the banking industry, Grundstad brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic lending and risk management to his new role.
“Taylor’s leadership and vision align perfectly with our goals at ASB. We are confident that his expertise will drive our lending operations to new heights.” Hanson said.
Born and raised in Williston, Taylor’s journey with ASB began in 2010, when he started as an intern while completing a Bachelor of Science in Banking & Financial Services at University of Mary. Once back at ASB full time, Grundstad’ s dedication, knowledge, and expertise led to his promotion to Commercial Lending Manager in 2020. In this role, he demonstrated exceptional skill in managing client relations and developing innovative lending strategies.
As Chief Lending Officer, Taylor aims to emphasize the significance of customer service and strengthen client relations across all lending departments. “I am thrilled to embrace this new position and am eager to tackle the challenges it brings,” Taylor commented. “Working closely with our talented managers, I look forward to expanding ASB’s lending reach and continuing to deliver exceptional service to our clients.”
Taylor’s appointment marks a significant step in ASB’s commitment to fostering growth and maintaining excellence in the financial sector. His creative approach and proven track record make him an invaluable asset to the bank’s leadership team.