Montana Independent Bankers Association held its 54th annual Convention and Trade Show in Billings July 22-24 with independent community bankers and vendors.
To recognize upcoming leaders in Montana’s banking community, Montana Independent Bankers honors a special young banker each year. This award is based on the community banking values of good citizenship, community service, and sound banking skills. This award not only recognizes the impact that the candidate has in his or her business each day, but also the difference he or she makes by investing in their community. Eligible candidates are under 35 years of age and work for a MIB member bank. The winner receives free convention registration and three nights lodging at the 2021 MIB Annual Convention, $100 in travel expenses, an honor plaque to display in his or her office, and prominent mention in the MIB magazine and website.
MIB is pleased to announce this year's winner:
ZACH BYMASTER
First Security Bank
Roundup, MT
Zach has worked in nearly all areas of the bank, he currently performs the role of both lender and bank compliance officer. In 2021, at the age of 28, Zach was promoted to Vice President.
Zach believes in giving back to the community and since he was a basketball player in college he decided to use his skills and has served as the Junior High School basketball head coach since 2017.
In addition to coaching, Zach started a free basketball program called the Little Panthers for grades K-6. The program has grown from 30 kids in 2017 to over 100 in 2019. Zach also serves as Vice President of the Musselshell Valley Community Foundation. A non-profit organization that uses endowments to fund local grants to the community. Zach has also volunteers with the Business Professionals of America since 2010 at the local and state level. Zach has served as a judge at regional and state competitions along with assisting several students with their presentations.
Lastly, Zach serves on the board of the Pine Ridge Golf Course since 2017 running the men’s league for the course. In 2021, he stepped up as the role of manager.
“Zach and his wife have quickly become active members of our small community. He understands and appreciates what being a Community Banker means”. Shawn W. Dutton, CEO First Security Bank of Roundup
“As a longtime resident of Roundup, I would also like to compliment Zach for his commitment to making our community a better place to live. I highly recommend this servant leader for any opportunity he seeks”. Dan Eiselein Roundup Junior/Senior High School
Montana Independent Bankers represents community or independent banks that are locally owned, often by multiple generations of the same family, just like other Montana local businesses. While community banks often have more than one branch, they all remain small enough to emphasize the small-town values of frugality, responsibility, quality personal service, and intentional investment of both time and resources back into their local communities.
For more information and to see if your bank is a community bank visit our website for a list of members https://mibonline.org/.
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