ABOUT VISIONBank

We’re a proud Fargo/West Fargo business. We are 100% focused on the people and businesses in the communities and surrounding areas. By staying based in the Fargo area for over 21 years, we can continue to be on a first-name basis with our clients and help support local businesses and non-profits wholeheartedly.

Exterior shot of VISIONBank's 23th street South location in Fargo.

Founded on "Getting It Done"

VISIONBank was founded on a very simple and decisive way of doing business - "Getting it Done" in every aspect by providing the best in banking products and services while delivering responsively and finishing well. We are committed to “Getting It Done” for…

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Our Clients

We are committed to exceeding our clients expectations and providing them with a banking experience second to none.

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Our Team

We are committed to developing our team by providing opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

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Our Shareholders

We believe in building an organization that is strategic, entrepreneurial, anticipatory, and compliant while providing a reasonable rate of return.

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The Communities We Serve

We pledge to serve our communities by accepting a corporate leadership role and volunteering our time and talents to "give back" unselfishly.

Our Story

VISIONBank is a locally-owned community bank that was started in 2003 by a team of experienced bankers who were committed to providing exceptional service and building an organization that would never lose that small town bank connection to its clients. Walk into the lobby of one of the VISIONBank locations and you will think you were walking into the great room of a home – fireplace, grand piano, a fridge that customers can find their favorite pop, and even a couple of friendly black Labradors named Scout and Piper that come to work everyday.

The seasoned lending team has earned the Small Business Administration’s District Director’s Award as one of the top producing SBA lending partners in the state of North Dakota every year since 2010.

VISIONBank was founded on the fundamental principle of 'Getting it done,' and it shows in our commitment to our clients, employees, and our community involvement. “We were the first bank chartered in over 30 years in the state of North Dakota and we are proud and thankful that we have been well received by the clients and communities we serve,” says Carey. “We are excited about the continued growth of our communities and we will remain responsive to the changing needs of our clients. We also have some exciting changes on the horizon.”

VISIONBank team being awarded an SBA award in 2022.

Our Management Team

Meet the faces of VISIONBank.

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Bill Kuzas

Executive Vice President
billk@visionbanks.com
701.364.2272

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Cali Sailer

VP | Retail Banking Manager
cali.sailer@visionbanks.com
701.364.2289

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Dan Carey

President | CEO
danc@visionbanks.com
701.364.2263

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Gene Simon

SVP of Credit
gene.simon@visionbanks.com
701.364.2277

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Jayme Kautzman

VP Compliance + BSA Officer
jayme.kautzman@visionbanks.com
701.364.2302

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Jeff Zander

VP | Personal Banking Officer
jzander@visionbanks.com
701.364.2276

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Jon Erdmann

Chief Information Technology Officer
jon.erdmann@visionbanks.com
701.364.2290

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Melissa Christianson

VP | Finance + Operations
melissac@visionbanks.com
701.364.2279

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Natalie Tuchscherer

SVP | Mortgage Lender
natalie@visionbanks.com
701.364.2305

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Tanya Gronewold

VP | Loan Operations Supervisor
tanya.gronewold@visionbanks.com
701.364.2266

Our Team

Meet the faces of VISIONBank.

Bill Kuzas Headshot

Bill Kuzas

Executive Vice President
billk@visionbanks.com
701.364.2272

Cail Sailer Headshot in circle with a gray background

Cali Sailer

VP | Retail Banking Manager
cali.sailer@visionbanks.com
701.364.2289

Dan Carey Headshot in a circle

Dan Carey

President | CEO
danc@visionbanks.com
701.364.2263

Gene Simon Headshot

Gene Simon

SVP of Credit
gene.simon@visionbanks.com
701.364.2277

Headshot of Jayme Kauztman

Jayme Kautzman

VP Compliance + BSA Officer
jayme.kautzman@visionbanks.com
701.364.2302

Headshot of Jeff Zander wearing a suit and tie

Jeff Zander

VP | Personal Banking Officer
jzander@visionbanks.com
701.364.2276

Jon Erdmann Headshot

Jon Erdmann

Chief Information Technology Officer
jon.erdmann@visionbanks.com
701.364.2290

Headshot of Melissa Christianson in a gray cardigan

Melissa Christianson

VP | Finance + Operations
melissac@visionbanks.com
701.364.2279

Natalie Tuchscherer Headshot

Natalie Tuchscherer

SVP | Mortgage Lender
natalie@visionbanks.com
701.364.2305

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Tanya Gronewold

VP | Loan Operations Supervisor
tanya.gronewold@visionbanks.com
701.364.2266

Recent Awards + Accomplishments

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Helpful Heart Award

In January 2024, we received The 'Helpful Heart Award.'

This award is presented annually by Dakota Medical Foundation to "Individuals and organizations that exemplify care, kindness, and compassion for their neighbors. Through their servant leadership, they act as a model for others to follow and emulate."

Thank you, DMF, for this incredible award and honor.

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Best of the Red River Valley

We are truly grateful to have been nominated out of hundreds of businesses and financial institutions in the Red River Valley area and to have received the following awards in 2023:

  • #1 Best Small Company to Work For
  • #2 Best Mortgage Firm
  • #2 Best Bank
  • #2 Best Customer Service (Professional + Services Category)
  • #2 Best Customer Service (Family + Community Category)
VISIONBank team being awarded an SBA award in 2022.

District Director's Award

VISIONBank has been a leader in North Dakota SBA lending for many years. This will be the 13th year we have been recognized with the SBA’s Director’s Award. This award is given annually by the North Dakota District Office of the SBA to lenders who have demonstrated a commitment to financing small business using SBA programs.

Thank you to our team for your commitment and dedication to small businesses, and thank you to our clients and the ND Small Business Association for this award.

Giving Hearts Day

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  • What is Giving Hearts Day?

    Giving Hearts Day is the most generous day of the year. It was launched as the first one-day ‘virtual’ fundraising event in 2008 by Impact Foundation and is co-hosted by Dakota Medical Foundation and Alex Stern Family Foundation. Participating charities receive Impact Institute training as preparation for year-round fundraising success, and take part in Giving Heart Day. It has become a gateway for people to connect to causes doing good work in areas they passionately care about. Since 2008, over 500 charities and causes in North Dakota and western Minnesota have benefited from over $165 million raised on Giving Hearts Day.

    Our President, Dan Carey, is the Chairman of Impact Foundation and also Executive Director of the Alex Stern Family Foundation.

     

  • VISIONBank's GHD Video Contest

    Starting in 2012, VISIONBank has been a proud sponsor of Giving Hearts Day and the host of the Giving Hearts Day Video Challenge. Participating charities are given the option to make a video highlighting their organization and what GHD means to them. These videos are then posted on our Giving Hearts Day page to be voted on by anyone and everyone. On Giving Hearts Day, the organizations with the most votes on their video are each given a donation by VISIONBank.

     

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Customer Testimonials

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"Natalie, Bill and Jeff at VISIONBank make a great team and went above and beyond to make sure our mortgage needs were met. You will not find a friendlier, more knowledgeable group of people than the staff at VISIONBank. They also have the best door greeters in the business with their Black Labs, Scout and Piper!"

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Tony Peterson