March 16, 2020

First Western Bank & Trust Valued Customers:

First Western Bank & Trust is a proud partner in all communities that we serve. We take the health and safety of our customers, employees, and communities seriously. Since January we have been preparing for COVID-19. We have an experienced, professional team in place to make sure we can take care of you our valued customer.

This is a new situation for all of us, and we understand it is unsettling. First Western is your partner, and we encourage you to visit with us if you have questions or concerns over the next few weeks. We are resilient, and we will get through this challenging time together.

We are monitoring the latest developments and reports from the CDC and the Department of Health regarding the virus. Providing a clean and safe environment for our customers and employees is always a top priority for us. Consistent with guidance from the CDC, we have increased the disinfecting of all our locations, installed hand sanitizing stations for customers and employees and reinforced preventative measures.

This is a good time to use our mobile and online services, ATMs, and convenient drive-up locations. Please contact us at 701-852-3711 if you have questions or need assistance with any of these services.

We will continue our seamless customer service you are accustomed to and will update you as the world around us changes. First Western Bank & Trust is committed to you in the good times as well as the challenging times. We remain open for business, please check our website at www.firstwestern.bank for any adjustments that we may need to make.

Sincerely,

Brenda K. Foster
Chairman, President & CEO
First Western Bank & Trust