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David J. Volk Director Since: 2017

Committees: Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance

Age: 44 Background:

Mr. Volk has served on the Board of the Company and the Bank since 2017. Mr. Volk is a principal at Castle Creek Capital®, an alternative asset management firm focused on the community banking industry, located in Rancho Santa Fe, California. He has been with Castle Creek Capital since 2005 and has led or supported investments in numerous recapitalization, distressed and growth situations. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Volk worked as an associate with TW Associates Capital, Inc. after receiving his initial training at Ernst & Young. Mr. Volk currently serves as a director of multiple banking institutions, including Bank of Southern California, Bank of Idaho Holding Company and New Mexico First Financial. Mr. Volk holds a B.S. from Santa Clara University and an M.S. from the University of Virginia. Mr. Volk’s extensive financial institution experience based in strategic planning, operational improvements, acquisitions and capital financing brings a perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing banks nationwide.

David B. Juran Director Since: 2010

Committees: Compensation (Chair)

Age: 53 Background

Mr. Juran, a director of the Company and the Bank since 2010, serves as the Chairperson of the Compensation Committee and as Lead Independent Director of the Company’s Board. Mr. Juran is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Colliers Mortgage LLC, a full-service nationwide mortgage banking firm. He has been with his company (and its predecessor Dougherty Financial Group LLC) since 2002 and is also a member of the Board of Directors of Colliers Mortgage Holdings LLC. Colliers Mortgage Holdings LLC is the parent company of Colliers Mortgage LLC, Colliers Securities LLC and Colliers Insurance Agency LLC. Colliers Mortgage specializes in financing market rate, affordable and senior housing throughout the United States. Prior to joining Colliers Mortgage, Mr. Juran served as Senior Vice President of a regional investment banking firm for over 14 years. Mr. Juran serves on the boards of several non-profits, including Summit Academy and Minnesota Attainable Housing. He received his B.S. from the University of St. Thomas and is fully licensed under NASD Series 7 and 63. His particular expertise in programs supporting the creation of multifamily housing, assisted living and affordable housing coupled with his knowledge of lending through HUD, GNMA and Fannie Mae provides the Board with insights into these unique market areas. Thomas Trutna Director Since: 2005 Committees: Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Age: 55 Background: Mr. Trutna has served on the Board of the Company and the Bank since 2005. He is the President and Founder of Trutna Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a BIG INK, a visual communications company that creates branded solutions for Fortune 1000 companies, an organization he has run since 1999. Prior to founding BIG INK, Mr. Trutna held marketing and business management positions at General Mills and Periscope, a Twin Cities advertising firm. Mr. Trutna serves as Past President of the Minnesota Chapter Entrepreneurs’ Organization and is a frequent guest lecturer for entrepreneurial classes and professional organizations across the Twin Cities. Mr. Trutna received his B.S. from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Another prominent business owner and long-standing resident of Minnesota, Mr. Trutna has significant ties to other local business leaders.

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