Lorrie F. Asker

Lorrie Asker is an experienced banking executive currently serving as Chief Banking Officer and Regional President at First Interstate Bank since August 2019, where responsibilities include overseeing commercial and retail banking operations in Idaho and Eastern Washington. Prior to this role, Lorrie held the position of Senior Vice President Commercial Banking Executive at First Foundation Inc. from 2015 to 2019, focusing on enhancing customer experience and leading commercial and industrial divisions. Lorrie's extensive background includes positions such as Senior Vice President/Commercial Underwriting Director at Umpqua Bank, where a 100-member commercial underwriting team was developed, and various leadership roles at Sterling Bank and U.S. Bank, culminating in significant achievements in loan and deposit growth. Lorrie holds an MBA from William & Mary and a Master's Degree from the Pacific Coast Banking School, alongside a BS in Organizational Communication from the University of Idaho.