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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

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Sarah Kolek

SVP, Commercial Services and Special Assets 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

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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

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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

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Matt Dereschuk

VP, Branch Manager Matt is passionate about community, and there are few places that are better for someone committed to their community than a bank that shares his values. Matt has been part of the Woodbury area for many years. The value of a familiar face and of being a constant as families and businesses

Corey Piekarski

Vice President/Commercial Banker Corey remembers when Blaine was an expanse of sod farms and muses at how much has changed. There is a comfort knowing someone who has always been there in the community, playing sports, raising his own family, working to support business owners through their own changes and helping them succeed in the

Highland Bank takes part in the Table of Experts Sustainability Forum

St Paul, MN, April 2023 – Commercial Banking Officer Michael Linder recently joined forces with other local industry experts to address the topic of sustainability. Facilitated by Carla Inderrieden, of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the panel addressed recent legislation related to climate change initiatives, tax incentives, financing opportunities, and other developments in clean and