History

BlackRidge Financial: Committed to Community Banking

BlackRidge Financial is a privately owned bank holding company. The company has approximately 170 investors, primarily in the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area. BlackRidge Financial was formed by five former executives of Community First Bankshares.

The BlackRidge management team includes:

  • Mark Anderson, President, CEO and Chairman
  • Carrie Cwikla, Vice President Project Management
  • Sean Burian, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
  • Gary Knutson, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
  • Craig Weiss, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

In addition to BlackRidgeBANK, BlackRidge Financial operates Lakewood Bank serving clients through four locations in the Brainerd, MN area, and First State Bank of Alexandria serving four locations in the Alexandria, MN area.