Keller named executive VP at Independence Bank

From Independence Bank

Bill Keller has been promoted to executive vice president at Independence Bank.

"Bill has provided outstanding leadership to the lending team at Independence Bank resulting in significant loan growth in the bank. In his new role as executive vice president and as a member of the board of directors, he will help shape the future of Independence Bank and our presence in the communities we serve," said Miles Hamilton, president of Independence Bank.

In his new position, Keller will assist in leading, supporting and coordinating the bank management team.

In addition to his new responsibilities, Keller now sits on the bank's board of directors and will continue in his role of chief credit officer with oversight responsibilities for all lending functions of Independence Bank in Havre and it five branches located in Malta, Glasgow, Poplar, Scobey and Conrad.

Keller has been with Independence Bank since 1997. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in economics and finance from Carroll College. Keller also graduated, with honors, from the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado.

Keller grew up in Turner and has lived in Havre with his wife, Karen, for 19 years. They and their two children are strong supporters of Montana State University-Northern athletics.

He has served as a board member and past president of the Northern Lights Athletic Scholarship Foundation for the last 12 years in addition to co-committee chairman of the NLASF Spring Fling.

Keller is also a co-founder of the Havre Hoop Fest and is an active member of Havre youth sports coaching basketball and baseball.