FIBT Appoints Jason Johnson and Justin Walseth to Board

First International Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Johnson, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, and Justin Walseth, EVP and Chief Growth Officer, to its Board of Directors.

These appointments strengthen the Board with complementary expertise in financial leadership, growth strategy, organizational stewardship, and long-term planning while reinforcing the connection between governance and the strategic priorities shaping FIBT's future.

Financial Expertise and Strategic Stewardship

As Chief Financial Officer, Johnson has helped guide FIBT through a period of sustained growth and increasing complexity. His expertise in strategic planning, capital allocation, profitability analysis, risk management, and long-term investment decisions has helped position the organization for continued success.

Known for his disciplined approach to financial stewardship and thoughtful decision-making, Johnson brings valuable perspective to Board discussions focused on long-term sustainability, growth, and organizational performance.

Enterprise Leadership and Growth Perspective

As Chief Growth Officer, Walseth brings a broad organizational perspective shaped by leadership across consumer and commercial banking, specialized business lines, and enterprise-wide customer experience initiatives.

He has played a key role in advancing market expansion, deposit growth, digital innovation, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization. His ability to bring people, ideas, and priorities together around a common purpose has helped strengthen FIBT during a period of significant growth and transformation.

Building Upon a Strong Foundation

"Jason and Justin have demonstrated exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to the long-term success of First International Bank & Trust," said Stephen L. Stenehjem, Chairman of the Board.

Their appointments reflect FIBT's ongoing commitment to thoughtful governance, strong leadership, and sustainable growth while preserving the customer focus, community commitment, and relationship-driven approach that have defined the organization for generations.

As FIBT continues to grow and evolve, these appointments help ensure strong alignment between governance and strategy while positioning the organization for future success.