Leadership

Customer service and community involvement continues to be stronger than ever at Citizens Independent Bank.

 

Brad Bakken

President & CEO

Brad is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Banking School at St. Olaf College and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. He has been with Citizens Independent Bank since 1982 and began his duties as President & CEO in 1998. Bakken is an advocate for encouraging employee growth both personally and professionally and is personally involved in numerous community organizations and trade associations including:

  • Children First
  • St. Louis Park Sunrise Rotary
  • TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
  • Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
  • North Memorial Community Foundation
  • Citizens Independent Bank Foundation
  • The Bakken Library & Museum of Electricity 
  • Minnesota Bankers Association
  • Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota
  • Bank Holding Company Association
  • Greater MN Financial Group
  • Boy Scouts of America, Northern Star Presidents Council

Connie Bakken

Chair of the Board

A medical technologist by profession, Connie Bakken began her third career with the purchase of Citizens Bank at age 56. Connie says that her biggest business accomplishment has been the growth of Citizens Independent Bank, which she purchased in 1980. At that time, Citizens had two locations and assets of $44 million. Today, there are four offices and assets exceed $304 million.

Connie is a supporter of many community programs and non-profit organizations. Currently, she is a Trustee at Hamline University and a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Board of Directors

Constance L. Bakken
Chair of the Board

Bradley E. Bakken
President,
Chief Executive Officer

Thomas M. Crosby, Jr.
Faegre & Benson

Daniel M. Delmore
Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels

Ember Reichgott Junge
Ember Communications, Inc.

James L. Rhodes
Government Relations

Richard D. Thorsen
Richard D.Thorsen, Limited

Warren S. Watson
Medtronic, Inc.

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