Star Bank is a family-owned independent community bank with roots from 1904 and family-ownership/family-management since 1990. We are chartered in Minnesota and serve our customer base throughout Central Minnesota with offices in Big Stone, Grant, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Hennepin and Wright counties. Star Bank has continued to expand during difficult economic times. Most recently, a de novo office was opened in Eden Prairie, MN followed by the acquisition of a new branch in Maple Lake. We now operate 10 branch locations across our Minnesota footprint. 

Star Bank offers a full menu of financial solutions to individuals, families, Agri-businesses, and other commercial businesses. We’re a full-service financial services organization with mobile banking and other digital services that consumers and businesses expect from their bank, along with personalized service where the focus is on the customer like banking should be. Our tagline and guiding philosophy when supporting our local audience is: "The Bank That Cares"™ 

Star Bank has approx. $388MM in assets and we were honored to assist over 800 local businesses with SBA PPP loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve got a small-town banking philosophy with big-city services to serve you. 

Recent accolades for our bank include the 2023 Empowering Women Award with Finance + Commerce, the 2019 Progress Minnesota Award, and a 2019 top five Minnesota Family Business Award with Twin Cities Business.  

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Star Bank - Minnesota

Star Bank - Minnesota's headquarters in Maple Lake, MN, United States

Harry Wahlquist

Andy Guse

Brenda Franke

Jean Lupkes

Raye Ludovissie

Alissa Sandholm

Matt Geist

The Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents at Star Bank - Minnesota are integral to the bank’s leadership, overseeing various operational, lending, compliance, marketing, and customer service functions. They manage branch operations, develop and maintain key client relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, drive innovation, and aid in strategic planning to support the bank’s growth and commitment to personalized, community-focused banking. Their roles are critical in delivering the full spectrum of financial services that align with the bank’s "The Bank That Cares"™ philosophy.

Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents

The Image Team at Star Bank - Minnesota is responsible for handling the bank’s digital and physical document imaging processes. This includes scanning, storing, and managing customer documents, ensuring accurate and efficient record-keeping. They play a crucial role in maintaining the bank’s robust digital archive system, which supports both operational needs and regulatory compliance.

Image Team

The Leadership Team at Star Bank - Minnesota is composed of multiple Vice Presidents with specialized roles including commercial lending, branch management, compliance, and residential construction lending. This team is responsible for strategic decision-making, overseeing bank operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving initiatives that align with the bank's community-focused philosophy. They work together to enhance customer experiences, expand services, and support the bank's growth and stability across its 10 branch locations.

Star Bank - Minnesota

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Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents

Image Team

Leadership Team

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Star Bank - Minnesota

Org chart

Teams

Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents

Image Team

Leadership Team

Offices

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