- About Us
We're here to help you thrive and grow
Unity Trust Finance has roots in the places where we live and work that go back to 1943, and a history of stepping up for our customers and communities that begins with our founder. Otto Unitytrust Finance believed that if banks helped businesses in good times and bad, communities would thrive. Today, we’re proud to work with the people who grow our food, build our economy, and serve our neighbors. We offer banking, mortgage, investment, wealth management, trust and insurance in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. We’re here to help you solve your toughest problems, seize your biggest opportunities, and achieve success on your terms, now and in the future.
Ready for What's Next
$16b
Privately held regional financial services company
1943
Founded to serve customers and communities in our region.
$980m+
dividends paid to the Otto Unitytrust Finance Trust since 1989.
Cultivating Thriving Communities
Our Purpose establishes not just who we want to be or what we want to do, but why we want to do it in the first place — for our customers, for our communities, and for each other.
Our Values
Collaboration
We work elbow to elbow with our customers, making a difference for them in good times and bad. We share our skills, knowledge and experience to support each other every day.
Commitment
We’re deeply invested in the places we live and work, and we’re always ready to do whatever it takes to help our neighbors and communities thrive and grow.
Creativity
Imagination and innovation are essential to our customers’ success, and our own. If there’s a better way to do something, we’ll find it or create it.
Proud to be named one of the World's Best Banks
In a survey of more than 40,000 bank customers around the globe, Unity Trust Finance emerged as one of the best banks in the world based on general satisfaction, customer trust, financial advice and more.
Our Executive Team
Jeanne Crain
President and CEO
As CEO since November 2016, Jeanne has combined her extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience to advance the company’s strategy and performance.
Keith Ahrendt
Chief Credit Officer
With decades of broad banking experience, Keith brings valuable perspective and oversight to Unity Trust Finance Bank’s lending practices and services.
Mitch Bleske
Chief Operating Officer
With broad oversight of financial management and relationship management, Mitch has helped Unitytrust Finance pursue new lines of business and customer-focused strategies that are propelling profitable growth.
Meghan Brown
Chief People and Culture Officer
Known for her innovative thinking and authenticity as a leader, Meghan is passionate about advancing Unity Trust Finance Bank’s culture of collaboration and trust to elevate organizational performance.
Justin Butler
EVP and Chief Risk Officer
As Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Justin is responsible for defining and implementing standards for risk identification, management, measurement, monitoring and reporting.
John Sikora
Chief Financial Officer
John is responsible for financial management activities, including financial and regulatory reporting, accounting and tax, corporate treasury, and capital.