FirstBank Appoints Dave Portman to Roaring Fork Valley President

Lakewood, Colo., April 17, 2018 -- FirstBank, Colorado’s second largest bank and one of the nation’s largest privately held banks, appointed Dave Portman as the bank’s new Roaring Fork Valley President, representing FirstBank’s market from Aspen to Rifle with branch locations in Aspen and Glenwood Springs.

FirstBank Appoints Dave Portman to Roaring Fork Valley President

As the new Roaring Fork Valley President, Portman will be responsible for overseeing $300 million in assets and more than 20 employees.

“My intent is to continue progressing FirstBank’s philoshopy of ‘banking for good,’ which represents building stronger communities and doing what’s best for our customers and employees,” said Portman. “I look forward to building on the strong individual, business, and philanthropic relationships FirstBank maintains in the Roaring Fork Valley.”

Portman commenced his FirstBank career in 2001, and most recently served as Executive Vice President of the Eagle County Market before being appointed President last December. He’s been an active leader in his community, serving as Treasurer of SOS Outreach, a nonprofit helping underserved youth by instilling core values through outdoor activities. Additionally, he has Co-Chaired the Shaw Outreach Team, supporting the local cancer center, and served as Treasurer of the Vail Chamber and Business Association (VCBA).

Portman graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He also earned a degree from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.                                                            

About FirstBank

FirstBank operates more than 115 locations in Colorado, Arizona and California. It’s the largest locally owned banking organization in Colorado, serving more than 750,000 customers. FirstBank offers a variety of checking and savings accounts, mortgages, home equity loans and a full range of commercial loans and business accounts and services. Since 2000, the company has been recognized as a top corporate philanthropist and has contributed more than $60 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations. FirstBank is also unique in that a majority of its stock is owned by management and employees. For more information, go to www.efirstbank.com.

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Chandra Brin
FirstBank
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