Alerus Named One of 2023’s 50 Best Places to Work

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Sept. 7, 2023) – Alerus is pleased to announce it has once again been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in the Northern Plains by Prairie Business magazine. Recognition for this annual program is based entirely on employee nominations and their anonymous feedback on topics ranging from their…

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Eric Gundersen Joins Alerus as Commercial Banking Relationship Manager

MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA (September 6, 2023) – Alerus is pleased to announce Eric Gundersen has joined the company as a commercial banking relationship manager. In this role, Gundersen provides expert guidance to business clients throughout the Twin Cities and Minnesota, serving as a financial partner as their businesses grow and evolve to ensure they receive complete…

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Alerus Promotes Blaine Anderson to Lead Ag Business Advisor

WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA (August 21, 2023) – Alerus is pleased to announce Blaine Anderson has been promoted to lead ag business advisor. In this role, Anderson leads Alerus’ agriculture-focused team in providing a full suite of financial services to meet the personal and business needs for clients in the ag sector, including lending and…

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Alerus Adds Elizabeth Thompson as Relationship Banker

GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA (August 15, 2023) – Alerus is pleased to announce Elizabeth Thompson has joined the company as a relationship banker. As a relationship banker, Thompson helps consumer clients identify their specific financial needs and provides comprehensive advice to help achieve their financial wellness goals. She works closely with experts across Alerus to…

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Alerus Expands Commercial Banking Expertise with Addition of Kelly Elkin

MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA (July 18, 2023) – Alerus is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly Elkin as a commercial banking executive specializing in nonprofit and government lending. Elkin has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, with extensive expertise in government and nonprofit lending, capital markets, Community Reinvestment Act, and grant-making.…

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Jalen Ham Joins Alerus as Senior Business Advisor

WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA (June 29, 2023) – Alerus is pleased to announce Jalen Ham has joined Alerus as a senior business advisor. Ham specializes in serving clients in the agriculture sector, providing personal and business financial guidance to help them navigate the complexities of their industry to achieve and maintain financial wellness. He serves…

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