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03/23/2023
Yuri Cendejas Promoted to Regional Branch Manager
First Southwest Bank (FSWB) is excited to announce Yuri Cendejas' promotion to Regional Branch Manager based in Alamosa…
02/16/2023
Amy Brenneman Joins the FSWB Team
We are pleased to announce Amy Brenneman has joined the bank as its new Marketing and Communications Specialist…
01/31/2023
FSWB and FSWCF Employees Graduate from Inaugural Leadership Alamosa Program
Congratulations to the 16 graduates of the inaugural Leadership Alamosa program…
01/06/2023
FSWB Welcomes Jim Van Horn as Specialized Lender
Jim has more than 20 years of experience in government-backed and commercial lending with both community banks and large commercial banks…
03/31/2023
FSWB’s Katy Dickey Named Who’s Who in Agriculture Honoree by Denver Business Journal
Katy Dickey, Premier Relationship Manager and Senior Vice President at First Southwest Bank (FSWB), was named one of 22 winners of the Denver Business Journal’s 2023 Who’s Who in Agriculture program.
11/15/2022
Sherry Waner appointed to Office of Financial Empowerment Council
Colorado Attorney General, Phil Weiser, has appointed Sherry Waner, Chief Development Officer at First Southwest Bank (FSWB), to serve on the Financial Empowerment Council…
10/26/2022
Manuel “Mark” Lobato joins FSWB as COO
FSWB announced today the appointment of Manuel “Mark” Lobato as Chief Operations Officer…
10/21/2022
FSWB named lending partner for CO Ag Future Loan Program
In partnership with the CDA, First Southwest Bank will offer financially-inclusive lending to sustain Colorado agricultural businesses across the state…
05/23/2023
FSWB ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF AZAREL MADRIGAL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"I am pleased to welcome Azarel Madrigal to the FSWB Board," said Kent Curtis, FSWB CEO and President...
08/15/2022
First Southwest Bank Receives 2022 Spirit of Alamosa Award
Award recognizes the bank’s dedication to support small businesses, startups and nonprofits in Southern and rural Colorado…
05/25/2023
FSWB announces the appointment of kristy esquibel as chief credit officer, EVP
An experienced banking professional, Ms. Esquibel will be responsible for managing FSWB’s credit quality and policy, overseeing consumer and commercial underwriting, loan operations, and special assets. …
06/28/2022
05/06/2022
FSWB Named 2022 Community/Rural Lender of the Year
Industry recognition underscores bank’s commitment to support economic development in rural Colorado…
04/03/2022
2021 Impact Report
2021 Brings Positive Impact to Rural Colorado Entrepreneurial Ecosystem…
03/09/2022
Success for Native America 2022
The 2022 event will include successful indigenous leaders from the public and private sectors discussing how they have attained their success…
03/05/2022
Thank You Pagosa Chamber and Community
As a locally owned, independent community bank, we work to improve the social and economic landscape of rural Colorado…
02/02/2022
Sherry Waner Appointed Vice-Chair, Minority Business Office Council
Sherry Waner, FSWB Chief Development Officer, was recently appointed Vice-Chair of Colorado’s Minority Business Office Advisory Council…
12/05/2022
FSWB Supports Regional Nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day 2022
In support of our area nonprofits, FSWB is an advocate of Colorado Gives Day (CGD), December 6th…
09/23/2022
First Southwest Bank Announces Rental Micro-Loan Program
In response to the statewide housing crisis, and as a Certified Community Development Financial Institution, First Southwest Bank (FSWB) is offering low-cost, fixed rate micro-loan…
07/21/2022
FSWB Helping Make Homeownership a Reality
The ground has broken on Norwood, Colorado’s newest affordable housing development, Pinion Park!…
03/30/2023
FSWCF and FSWB Release 2022 Impact Report
The First Southwest Community Fund (FSWCF), in collaboration with First Southwest Bank (FSWB), today released its 2022 Impact Report(Opens in a new Window) that highlights its growth and ongoing commitment to remain a catalyst for economic equity in rural Colorado.
02/28/2022
A Local Success Story
As Durango’s locally owned, independent community bank, we work to improve the social and economic landscape of rural Colorado…
04/18/2023
First Southwest Bank offers financial education resources through CentSai
Through articles, videos and step-by-step instructions, CentSai makes planning and managing finances easy and less intimidating.