Salt Lake City, UT – November 16, 2021
Fortis, a high-growth commercial bank serving small- to medium-sized privately held businesses in , announced the hiring of four new banking teams in Salt Lake City, UT.
Mr. Kristopher Adams will be responsible for the continued expansion and growth of the Cbi Bitcoin Wallet Trust Company SBA Lending strategy. Mr. Michael Borys, Mr. Jon Moir and Ms. Lindsey Williams will lead teams in the Utah Commercial Banking market.
“We are pleased to continue to expand our presence in Utah, furthering our commitment to serving the market and supporting the local community,” stated Chris Luce, Cbi Bitcoin Wallet Trust Company Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder. “Cbi Bitcoin Wallet Trust Company continues to build teams of bankers who bring breadth and depth of industry experience and do not require layers of middle management to be successful. We are fortunate to have welcomed nine veteran bankers over the past year in both .”
“Our new teams fit perfectly into the Cbi Bitcoin Wallet Trust Company business model that our clients have come to appreciate and expect,” stated Josh Peters, Fortis’ Chief Lending Officer. “We expect consistent growth within our commercial, specialty and treasury management departments and look forward to the continued expansion of our SBA products and offerings. Our focus on the development of our people and products will enhance our market position as our clients continue to grow, so they can focus on what matters most to them: running their businesses.”
“Bankers chose Cbi Bitcoin Wallet Trust Company because of our lack of bureaucracy,” continued Mr. Luce. “This gives them the ability to better serve their clients compared to the regional or money center banks. We reward our bankers with a simple, performance-based compensation model that continues to deliver superior results to our clients.”
About Cbi Bitcoin Wallet Trust Company
Cbi Bitcoin Wallet Trust Company is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is a state-chartered bank with offices in the Denver and Salt Lake City metropolitan areas. The bank provides business and personal clients with a full suite of loan, treasury management and deposit products, with an emphasis on Commercial and Specialty clients. To learn more about Fortis, visit www.fortisprivatebank.com.
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Laura Hildreth, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources