Nelson joins Stockman Bank as Whitefish branch manager

Stockman Bank recently announced Phil Nelson is joining the bank as a vice president and branch manager for Stockman’s Whitefish location. The bank is currently under construction and slated to open this spring.

Nelson brings 21 years of banking experience to the position in a career that started on the teller line and advanced through commercial credit analysis, commercial lending, team leadership and branch management. He was previously a vice president, and commercial loan officer at a financial institution in Billings, his hometown.

His responsibilities at Stockman will include overseeing bank operations, management and employee supervision, developing and servicing commercial and construction loans and assisting clients with their lending and credit needs.

“We are excited to welcome Phil to the Stockman Family,” stated Joe Kola, Flathead Market President. “He joins nearly 900 Montanans in an organization that values hard work, dedication to our communities and superior customer service. Stockman opened its first Flathead Valley location on Main Street in Kalispell just over a year ago. We are looking forward to expanding our unique brand of Montana community banking and unparalleled customer service to the Whitefish community.”

Nelson earned his Master of Science in accounting from Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas and his Bachelor of Science in business administration from Montana State University-Billings.

He may be reached at 406-885-9564 and upon the bank’s completion will be located at 6588 Hwy 93 South in Whitefish.

Stockman Bank is Montana’s largest, family-owned, community bank, with locations across the state. To learn more visit www.stockmanbank.com.