Susan Harder Promoted To Risk Management Officer

First United Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Harder to the position of Risk Management Officer. In her new role, Harder will monitor and assess potential risk exposure to the bank along with ensuring the bank is in full compliance with banking laws, rules and regulations.

Harder has been with First United Bank since 2019 and has over 25 years of banking experience. She is also a certified Bank Secrecy Officer. This experience and knowledge make her an excellent fit for her new role. 

“We are excited to announce Susan’s promotion to Risk Management Officer,” said Bryan Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer. “This is a very critical area for banks, and we are pleased to have someone well equipped to take on this new role and help us handle the increasingly complicated regulatory environment.”

First United Bank, founded in 1885, has assets totaling over $675 million and offers full-service banking along with Trust and Insurance services. The Bank has a long history in northeast North Dakota including locations in Park River, Adams, Michigan, Petersburg, Grafton, Hoople, Crystal, Aneta, Sharon, Cooperstown, Devils Lake, Cando, Cavalier, Fargo, Maddock and Rugby.