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First Interstate

First Interstate

Banking

Billings, MT 17,191 followers

Straight answers, human relationships, and no nonsense. It’s not a new way to bank, but it is the right way.

About us

First Interstate is a community banking organization with nearly 300 locations across 10 states. At First Interstate, our Purposeful Vision is simple: We meet people where they are — helping them get to where they want to be. We recognize each person’s journey and offer the support, tools, and guidance to move forward with confidence. We are present, we listen, and we walk alongside our clients, communities, and one another to create meaningful progress — together.

Website
https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/
Industry
Banking
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Billings, MT
Type
Public Company
Founded
1968
Specialties
Financial Services, Lending, Investment Services, Banking, Wealth Management, Home Loans, Credit Cards, Community Banking, and Treasury Solutions

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Employees at First Interstate

Updates

  • Financial confidence starts early — and it starts with moments like these. Our Sioux Falls Downtown, SD, branch recently wrapped up a piggy bank contest with the kids at EmBe Child Care as part of the ABA Foundation's Teach Children to Save program. Congratulations to first-place team Nash and Liam, and thank you to every young participant for their creativity. EmBe's mission dates back to the founding of the Sioux Falls YWCA in 1921 and endures today: a community where children thrive, women excel, and families succeed. We've partnered with Teach Children to Save since 1997, helping young people develop lifelong savings habits through hands-on, banker-led learning. #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #TeachChildrenToSave #SiouxFallsSD #FinancialEducation #YouthFinancialLiteracy Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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  • Community shows up — and this past weekend, it showed up in a big way. Our Columbus, Nebraska, branch was proud to serve as one of three corporate sponsors for the Bob Lauterbach Memorial Downtown Runaround, a two-day event welcoming more than 700 participants of all ages and abilities. On Friday, our team supported the 32nd Annual Junior Runaround, a 1-mile fun run for children, handing out toys to young finishers. On Saturday, we cheered on runners in the 2.1-mile and 5-mile races from the finish line, offering fresh fruit and encouragement. The event honors Robert "Bob" Lauterbach — a teacher, coach, and former Executive Director of the Columbus YMCA who dedicated his life to helping local kids grow and thrive. A Columbus tradition since 1986, the Runaround's proceeds support local community efforts. We're grateful to be part of a race that means so much to this community. #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #ColumbusNE #DowntownRunaround #CommunityImpact #GivingBack Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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  • The summer job market is changing — but opportunities for kids to learn, earn, and build confidence are still everywhere. Sometimes the best lessons come from helping kids think creatively, solve problems, and explore new ways to earn money beyond traditional summer jobs. ☀️💡 👉 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eFhW6FPg #FinancialLiteracy #YouthFinancialLiteracy #MoneySkills#KidsAndMoney #FamilyFinance #SummerLearning#SummerCEO #YoungEntrepreneurs#EntrepreneurshipForKids #MyFirstBusiness#RealWorldLearning #LifeSkills #CommunityImpact#FinancialEducation #MyFirstNestEgg Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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  • We're proud to award a $25,000 Believe in Local grant to Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance through our partnership with the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. Founded in 2010, the East Chapter of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance brings the resources of the nation's largest statewide mountain bike association to the trails that matter most to riders in Eastern Washington. Through partnerships with landowners, land managers, and local businesses, volunteers dedicate countless hours to maintaining and improving trail systems at Mica Peak, Beacon Hill, Camp Sekani, the Saltese Uplands, and other outdoor destinations throughout the region. The organization's impact extends well beyond trail maintenance. Evergreen hosts skills clinics for riders of all experience levels, group rides that build community, women's-only trail days, and advocacy efforts that help preserve access to public lands for future generations. At its core is a simple belief: outdoor recreation strengthens communities, creates connections, and encourages healthy, active lifestyles. Bethany Medina, Loan Servicing Manager, nominated Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for this grant. "This grant helps us keep doing what we do best: building and maintaining the trails that bring people together, get families outside, and make Eastern Washington one of the best places to ride." — Melinda DuPree, East Chapter President of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance "Believe in Local has been a cornerstone of who we are for five years now, and it never gets old to celebrate nonprofit organizations like Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance that are making a real difference in the places we all call home. Spokane is better because of the work they do, and First Interstate is proud to invest in that mission." — Bethany Medina Now in its fifth year, Believe in Local awards $1 million annually to 40 nonprofit organizations across our footprint, all nominated by employees and selected for their commitment to strengthening the communities we serve, live in, and love. Special thanks to Adventures By Cole for capturing this special moment! #BelieveInLocal #BIL5Years #EmployeeDrivenGiving #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #SpokaneWA #EasternWashington #MountainBiking #TrailStewardship Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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  • Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest impressions. Volunteers from our Billings, MT, Client Contact Center recently spent time at Skyline Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation, helping with a wheelchair "Car Wash" for residents. The afternoon was filled with fresh-shined wheelchairs, good conversation, shared laughs, and snow cones all around. Skyline Heights provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care in a compassionate environment where residents are treated like family. We were honored to spend the day connecting with such a special community. #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #BillingsMT #VolunteerService #CommunityImpact #ServingOurNeighbors Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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  • We're proud to award a $25,000 Believe in Local grant to Rise Above Performance & Nutrition Training through our partnership with the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. Through camps and training programs, Rise Above helps young people build healthy habits and life skills that extend far beyond athletics. Participants learn the fundamentals of nutrition, physical fitness, stretching, strength, and agility while developing integrity, teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and conflict resolution skills. Rise Above is committed to creating a safe and encouraging environment where every child can thrive regardless of their family's ability to pay. Through its programming, youth gain the confidence, resilience, and positive relationships needed to navigate challenges at home, at school, and in their communities. Today, approximately 3,000 youth have benefited from the organization's programs, gaining access to experiences that promote both physical well-being and personal growth. Casey Larson, Associate Community Banker, and Kara Larson, Community Branch Manager, nominated Rise Above for this grant. "This grant helps us continue providing programs that teach healthy habits, build confidence, and develop the leadership skills young people need to succeed." — Shane Summers, Founder & CEO of Rise Above "Believe in Local has been a cornerstone of who we are for five years now, and it never gets old to celebrate nonprofit organizations like Rise Above that are making a real difference in the places we all call home. Kuna is better because of the work they do, and First Interstate is proud to invest in that mission." — Casey Larson Now in its fifth year, Believe in Local awards $1 million annually to 40 nonprofit organizations across our footprint — all nominated by our employees and selected for their commitment to strengthening the communities we serve, live in, and love. #BelieveInLocal #BIL5Years #EmployeeDrivenGiving #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #KunaID #YouthDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #HealthyKids Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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  • We're proud to award a $25,000 Believe in Local grant to Creston Fire Fighter's Association through our partnership with the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. For more than 60 years, the Creston Fire Department has answered the call whenever its neighbors needed help, responding to fires, medical emergencies, and disasters with a team made up entirely of volunteers. The department's ability to serve future generations depends not only on dedicated people, but also on having a facility that can safely support emergency operations, equipment storage, training, and growing service demands. The Creston Fire Fighter's Association, the nonprofit fundraising arm of the department, is helping lead the effort to build a replacement fire station. The new facility will serve as the foundation for the department's next generation of service, ensuring volunteers have the tools, space, and infrastructure necessary to continue protecting local families, farms, and businesses. Susan Williams, Compliance Manager, nominated Creston Fire Fighter's Association for this grant. "This grant helps us invest in the future of emergency services in Creston by supporting a new station that will serve our community for generations." — Gary Mahugh, Fire Chief of Creston Fire Department "Believe in Local has been a cornerstone of who we are for five years now, and it never gets old to celebrate nonprofit organizations like Creston Fire Fighter's Association that are making a real difference in the places we all call home. The Creston area is better because of the work they do, and First Interstate is proud to invest in that mission." — Susan Williams Now in its fifth year, Believe in Local awards $1 million annually to 40 nonprofit organizations across our footprint — all nominated by our employees and selected for their commitment to strengthening the communities we serve, live in, and love. #BelieveInLocal #BIL5Years #EmployeeDrivenGiving #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #CrestonMT #VolunteerFireDepartment #FirstResponders #MontanaStrong Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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  • We're proud to award a $25,000 Believe in Local grant to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity through our partnership with the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. Since 1986, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has put into action the belief that everyone deserves a decent, safe, and affordable place to live. In 2025, the organization served 745 households across Polk, Dallas, and Jasper counties, creating 43 affordable homeownership opportunities, completing 186 critical home repairs and modifications, and helping 516 households clarify their path to homeownership through counseling and education. Through its homeownership program, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity partners with families earning between 30% and 80% of area median income. Participants invest hundreds of partnership hours alongside volunteers while completing homeowner and financial education before purchasing their homes with affordable, low-interest mortgages. In neighborhoods across Greater Des Moines, where more than 10,000 low-income families are struggling with housing costs and one in four homes requires repairs to remain safe, the need for affordable housing solutions continues to grow. Trace Schmitt, Community Branch Manager, nominated Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity for this grant. "This grant helps us continue closing the gap for families who work hard, contribute to this community, and deserve a place to put down roots." — Lance Hennig, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity "Believe in Local has been a cornerstone of who we are for five years now, and it never gets old to celebrate nonprofit organizations like Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity that are making a real difference in the places we all call home. Des Moines is better because of the work they do, and First Interstate is proud to invest in that mission." — Trace Schmitt Now in its fifth year, Believe in Local awards $1 million annually to 40 nonprofit organizations across our footprint, all nominated by employees and selected for their commitment to strengthening the communities we serve, live in, and love. #BelieveInLocal #BIL5Years #EmployeeDrivenGiving #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #DesMoinesIA #CentralIowa #AffordableHousing #HabitatForHumanity Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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