SMART BUSINESS: SENTRY BANK
Sentry Bank’s Tradition of Excellence Continues with A+ Rating
Independent community bank is one of the nation’s Top 200 Healthiest Banks
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he banking industry has recognized what their customers have always known––Sentry Bank does banking right. This is stated humbly because their goal has never been to win awards. Instead, Sentry has simply worked to do the right thing by their customers and the communities they serve. President Darren Heying took the reins of Sentry Bank in January, doubling down on the bank’s record of making sound business decisions in the best interest of both the bank and the community. How does Sentry accomplish this? Here’s a short list: • Received 2015 Healthy Bank recognition by DepositAccounts. com, an unbiased comparison website, for deposit growth, capitalization, and two industry standards: Texas Ratio and Texas Ratio trend • Fulfills customers’ needs and builds relationships in Central Minnesota • Offers competitive products and services with a friendly, personal touch • Serves small local communities from four convenient, easily accessed locations • Manages with the oversight and expertise of local owners who are established business leaders “Sentry Bank is constantly looking to improve the
Darren Heying, CEO/President
“I AM PROUD OF OUR BANK’S HISTORY, AND LOOK FORWARD TO ITS FURTHER GROWTH AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY.” – DARREN HEYING, CEO/PRESIDENT products we offer customers.” They have upgraded their Online Banking and Bill Pay, and now offer in-house mortgage loans. “This means you don’t have to worry about us selling your mortgage to another bank,” says Heying. “You make payments directly to us, and if you have any questions, you speak directly to the person who set up the mortgage. This personal touch is very important.”
Sentry Bank
Four Convenient Locations:
320-363-7721 mysentrybank.com
St. Joseph, St. Cloud West St. Cloud Downtown St. Stephen
Sentry Bank has been a part of the Central Minnesota community for over 110 years. Throughout, they have worked with local businesses to help them grow. Sentry has also been an active civic member, spearheading local initiatives that have helped make this a great place to live. “The development and growth of our communities is vital to our success, and our integrity is of the utmost importance,” says Heying, born and raised in Central Minnesota. “We always strive to do the right thing for the health of our bank and the well-being of the people and communities we serve.”
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Management Team: Darren Heying, CEO/President ___________ Doug Danielson, SVP
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Michael Grogan, SVP
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Jane Litchy, SVP/Branch Manager
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Brett Anderson, Branch Manager
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Bryan ___________Wellner, AVP Mary Skuza, Compliance Officer
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Joe Bye, Loan Officer
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Brad Eckhoff, Loan Officer
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Ryan Holthaus, Commercial Lender