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Barb Fugate, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, retired from United Bankers' Bank on November 4th, 2024. "We have been fortunate to have Barb as a key member of our team these past eight years," commented Dwight Larsen, President and CEO. “Her unwavering dedication to UBB's mission, vision, and values was evident in every project she led for our bank. We express our heartfelt gratitude for her service and wish her the best in her future endeavors." 

Craig Bantz joined UBB in September to succeed Barb as the Chief Information Officer. He brings over 20 years of IT experience, most recently with CB Shared Service and the Metropolitan Council. Craig graduated from the University of Minnesota with a master's degree in management of technology and a bachelor's degree in political science. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), the Internet2 consortium, and Educause. 

"Craig's vast knowledge and experience in the Information Technology sector have paved the way for a smooth transition for our IT team," explains Dwight Larsen. “We are eager to see how UBB's technology and security will continue to progress under his leadership."