Cultivating success through partnerships within the Casper community

Casper, Wyoming, is known for its tight-knit community, full of supportive neighbors and lifelong friendships. As we navigate recovery and growth through economically difficult times, Casper’s resilience has proven that having a community you can rely on is fundamental in an unpredictable world. This is the culture we foster at First Interstate Bank.

The First Interstate team is grateful to partner with individuals and business owners who have deep roots in this community, some for generations. I have been with First Interstate in Casper for 15 years and I have been privileged to lead this great team as market president for the past six months. I know each day that First Interstate is focused on serving our clients and the places we all call home. No matter how long our clients have been banking with us, we are committed to being not just responsive but proactive in uncovering opportunities to enhance the financial situation of everyone we work with.

Since its founding in 1968, First Interstate has remained committed to addressing the needs of its employees, clients, communities and stakeholders through philanthropy. With our community banking roots and values, we understand the importance of relying on our local employees in Casper to identify and support philanthropic organizations that make a difference here at home.

In June, First Interstate announced that, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, 12 Casper nonprofits were selected to receive funding to support their missions, totaling more than $143,000 in donations. Selected organizations include the Casper Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, the Heart of Wyoming, Joshua’s Storehouse and Distribution Center, Make-a-Wish Wyoming, Seton House, Wyoming Food for Thought Project, Wyoming Housing Network, Self Help Center, Unaccompanied Students Initiative, Food Bank of Wyoming, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming and Wyoming Rescue Mission. These critical nonprofit partners share a commitment to making the neighborhoods where we live and work more vibrant because of their valuable services.

But that’s not where the support for nonprofits stops. First Interstate proudly organizes an annual employee Volunteer Day each September, during which our 3,900 team members spend half of a business day volunteering in the communities we serve. Additionally, in 2022 First Interstate Bank introduced the Believe in Local grant campaign to celebrate our long-standing dedication to the communities we serve. As part of this initiative, 40 nonprofit organizations throughout the bank’s footprint are selected to receive a $25,000 gift in support of their mission. These nonprofits are identified by our employees, with a notable number of this year’s grantees actively serving the Wyoming community.

As the Casper market president for First Interstate Bank, my focus is on cultivating and expanding our relationships within the community. First and foremost, our service culture and attention to detail are unmatched. Our objective is to be a trusted adviser and partner, and we strive to abide by a strong work ethic to earn that trust. Moreover, all of our guidance is centered on our clients’ best interests.

For First Interstate, working hard means taking initiative and communicating every step of the way. One way we demonstrate this is through proactive financial analysis for each of our clients, to maximize every possible way to save or earn them money. We often identify business owners who have multiple loans with various institutions at rates we can beat. Nothing excites our teams more than the potential opportunity to save our clients thousands of dollars in payments each month.

While First Interstate incorporates the technology and financial tools often associated with national banks, we also keep our local branches fully staffed with supportive team members. If you have a question on cash management or payment fraud solutions for your company, local experts take pride in finding the right solution for every person who walks through our doors. And because everyone’s situation is different, we have credit card products, treasury solutions and wealth management services that can be tailored to your needs, making our branches a one-stop shop for clients.

The homegrown culture of First Interstate in Casper revolves around making a big impact at the community level. At the end of the day, we want to do right by our clients, working with honesty and integrity while providing an experience that helps our clients reach their goals. You will hear this client-centered message from us often — and we take pride in responding within hours when you reach out to us.

At First Interstate, we set our sights on being the premier resource for businesses and individuals alike. In fact, our mission is to help people and their money work better together. Our local bankers are committed to supporting the region over the long term, and we continually refine our products, services and community involvement to meet the needs of this region.

If you’re in the midst of any financial decisions — from investing in property to preparing your estate — our team members are available to run scenarios and serve as a sounding board. We are here to provide the insight, advice and planning you need to ensure your decisions pencil out and maximize your financial well-being.

If you haven’t had a chance to work with us recently, I invite you to stop by one of our branches. Let us know how we can help you and the Casper community achieve financial success.

Nick McNamee is president of First Interstate Bank’s Casper market. For more information, call Nick at 307.235.4230, email him at nicholas.mcnamee@fib.com or visit firstinterstate.com.

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