With six branches stretching over 300 miles across Southern Colorado, we are a strong and growing locally owned community development bank dedicated to the resilient people and businesses in our communities.

As a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), we cultivate valuable relationships, invest in social and economic doers, and foster a well-lived rural culture.

Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender | Equal Opportunity Provider

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First Southwest Bank

Kent Curtis

Melanie Russek

Eric Guttormson

Robert King

Sherry L Waner

Manuel Mark Lobato

Michael Coltharp

The Leadership Team at First Southwest Bank drives the strategic initiatives and operational excellence of the institution. Comprised of key executives, they focus on promoting community development, ensuring financial stability, and fostering innovation to meet the needs of Southern Colorado’s resilient communities. Together, they oversee critical functions such as finance, operations, technology, lending, and development to achieve the bank's mission as a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI).

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