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Barb Sheldon

SVP, Commercial Banking Manager An earnest drive to learn from business owners, and the challenge of finding innovative ways to support and finance growth is what continues to energize Barb Sheldon. “I find that business owners are proud of what they do, and love to share their stories. It’s fascinating to hear what they have

Highland Bank Expands Locations

Highland Bancshares, Inc., parent holding company of Highland Bank, a locally and independently owned community business-focused bank, announces the successful completion of its merger of Boundary Waters Bank today.  Boundary Waters Bank had branches located in Woodbury, Blaine and Ely Minnesota, which held approximately $100 million in deposits. On December 9, 2022, Highland announced a

Sarah Kolek

SVP, Commercical Banking Manager A career in banking was not something that Sarah Kolek planned on as she completed her education in business management, rather something that fell into place. Growing up in the rural Midwest, Sarah knew the value of hard work. Banking gave her added perspective on what it takes to run a

Heather Fitzgerald

VP, Community Lender Starting business as customers, turning into friends, and maintaining long-term relationships is of vital importance to Heather as she goes about her day. With a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management, Heather started her banking career in 1992 as a Teller, working her way to Vice President, Community

Joe Babiracki

SVP, Mortgage Banking Manager From early in his career, Joe Babiracki forged a path of innovative consumer lending, focused on meeting the ever-changing needs of the market, and providing attractive revenue opportunities for the clients he partners with. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management with a degree in Finance and

Ted Bents

VP, Mortgage loan officer Helping customers succeed for the long road ahead is what has kept Ted motivated in his more than 25 years in banking. Ted didn’t always see himself in banking. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science and playing football in Europe, he landed back in the States and fell

An Open Letter to Our Customers Regarding Recent Bank Failures

At Highland Bank we take great pride in the open and trusted relationship that we cultivate with our customers.  So, when news reports like the bank failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature bank make our communities question their financial security, we are thankful that we can confidently step into the conversation and put

Highland Bancshares Completes Acquisition of Boundary Waters Bank

Highland Bancshares, Inc., parent holding company of Highland Bank, a locally and independently owned community business-focused bank, announced the completion of its acquisition of Boundary Waters Bank today. Boundary Waters Bank has branches located in Woodbury, Blaine and Ely Minnesota, which hold approximately $100 million in deposits. This transaction sets forth a plan for future

Highland Bank to Acquire Boundary Waters Bank Locations

Highland Bank, a locally and independently owned community business-focused bank, signed a definitive agreement on August 17, 2022 to purchase Boundary Waters Bank, pending regulatory approval.  Boundary Waters Bank has branches located in Woodbury, Blaine and Ely Minnesota, which hold approximately $100 million in deposits.  The acquisition is expected to be complete by the end