Alliance Bank Announces New Hires and Promotions


ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwire - Mar 13, 2012) - Alliance Bank, a privately owned community bank with over $590 million in assets, announced today the recent hiring of Josh Campbell, assistant vice president, real estate lending. Alliance Bank also announced the recent promotions of Dean Anderson to senior vice president, commercial banking, Justin Betzold to vice president, commercial banking, and Peter Garretson, to senior vice president, credit administration.

Josh Campbell, assistant vice president, real estate lending, comes to Alliance Bank with over eight years of mortgage experience. In his current position, Josh will provide mortgage financing solutions for clients in St. Paul, Lake City and Red Wing. Prior to working at Alliance Bank, Josh was senior loan officer/mortgage consultant at Summit Mortgage Corp. Josh received a BA from the University of Wisconsin.

Dean Anderson, senior vice president, commercial banking, is responsible for managing the commercial banking department in St. Paul. Previously, Dean worked at Lake Elmo Bank as vice president, commercial manager. Before that, he worked with the Reim family at Commercial State Bank for 11 years.

Justin Betzold, vice president, commercial banking, has worked at Alliance Bank for nine years. In his current position, Justin serves as a commercial lending officer. He also worked as a portfolio assistant for Alliance Bank. Justin received a BA from the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse with a double major in finance and business management.

Peter Garretson, senior vice president, credit administration, started with Alliance Bank in 2005. Peter oversees credit administration for all ten bank locations. Prior to working as manager of credit administration, Peter served as vice president of commercial and private banking branch manager. Peter received an MBA in financial administration at the University of Minnesota and a BSS in business & economics and sociology at Cornell College.

About Alliance Bank

Alliance Bank is a privately owned community bank with assets in excess of $590 million. Alliance Bank provides highly integrated commercial, agricultural, private and personal banking services through ten locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Chartered in 1867, Alliance Bank delivers big bank expertise with community bank service. As a family owned bank, Alliance Bank is committed to remaining independent and providing personal interaction and timely decision making. From basic checking and savings products, to business loans, personal loans, sophisticated cash management and online banking services, Alliance Bank offers services to help companies and individuals succeed. Visit www.alliancebanks.com or call 1-888-959-9425 to learn more.

Contact Information:

Debra Kosch
Vice President - Marketing
651-229-2873