BROOMFIELD, CO – May 14, 2026 – FirsTier Bank, a community bank with locations throughout Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming, announced today that it has named Joshua Ellis as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ellis will oversee budgeting, financial analysis, financial reporting, interest rate risk modeling and investment strategy for the bank.

Ellis joins FirsTier Bank with over 15 years of progressive banking experience, most recently as CFO of R Bank in Round Rock, TX. Prior to his position with R Bank, he was the Controller at ANB Bank in Denver and held various accounting and finance roles with ANB Bank.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Joshua as our new Chief Financial Officer and I am confident that he will help FirsTier continue our current growth trajectory,” says Tim Wiens Chairman/CEO, FirsTier Bank. “He brings a deep understanding of financial strategy to our organization and will be an immediate asset to the executive leadership team.”

Ellis holds a BS in Accountancy from the University of Illinois and a MS in Accounting from Kaplan University. Ellis succeeds Dennis Santistevan who is retiring after having served as CFO for five years.

“I am excited and honored to join the talented team at FirsTier Bank as the Chief Financial Officer and look forward to helping propel the bank’s growth and uphold its reputation as a premier community bank,” says Joshua Ellis, Chief Financial Officer, FirsTier Bank.

FirsTier Bank has grown to over $1 billion in total assets and opened two new locations in the past year. Most recently, the bank opened a branch in Boulder at the corner of Canyon and Broadway after opening its Fort Collins branch at 315 N. College Ave in May 2025. The bank continues to focus on its strategic growth plan in 2026.

About FirsTier Bank

FirsTier Bank is a community bank with locations throughout Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. With its roots dating back to 1963, FirsTier is committed to the communities it serves and to providing the highest level of customer service, strength and stability to its business and personal banking customers. As of December 30, 2025, FirsTier had over $1 billion in total assets. For more information, visit www.firstierbanks.com/. # # #