Recent News

The Forward Foundation is pleased to announce a donation was recently presented to the FHL Academy. The donation will help the organization expand the sports curriculum offered to students.

Bank Forward is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle Carr to Bank Secrecy Act Analyst, Samantha Bollingberg to Deposit Operations Manager, and Carla Bruer to Personal Banking Supervisor.

The Forward Foundation is pleased to announce a donation was recently presented to the Jamestown Gymnastic Club. The donation will help the organization make their new facility more wheelchair accessible and install an in-ground tramp bed so those with a wheelchair can experience bouncing.

"We are so excited for the campers participating in Farm Camp," Sheri Stockmoe, Bank Forward employee and Forward Foundation volunteer, says. "Having grown up on a family farm myself, it is very gratifying to support Harvest Hope Farm and the values they work to instill in their campers through working the land, caring for livestock, and giving back to those in our community. It's a wonderful organization, and we are honored to be associated with them."

“We are honored to support BIO Girls,” Jennifer Tostenson, Bank Forward employee and Forward Foundation volunteer, says. “Supporting a program focused on helping young girls improve their self-esteem, emotional well-being, and physical well-being just makes sense.”

Bank Forward was recently named one of the country’s highest-rated agriculture lenders in our asset class by the Independent Community Bankers of America.

Amy Ratajczak, Cash Management Officer at Bank Forward in Fargo, recently received the first annual Fred Laing II Scholarship. As the scholarship recipient, Amy receives free tuition to the TPI Home School, a virtual conference presented by The Payments Institute.

At a recent ceremony, Bank Forward, Insure Forward, Invest Forward, and Tax Forward were recognized for signing the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Statement of Support pledging their support for employees serving in the military.

Bank Forward is pleased to announce the promotion of Alley Selander to Loan Operations Specialist.

The Forward Foundation has received a $100,000 donation from the Engelstad Foundation through its grant program. Forward Foundation serves children, their families, and organizations that benefit children in the thirteen communities served by Bank Forward and its subsidiaries exclusively. The donation will be used to meet its mission of enhancing the lives of children.