Joe Kesler

Member Director, Montana

Joe Kesler

Joe R. Kesler has served as a director of First Montana Bank in Missoula, Montana, and its holding company, First National Bancorp, Inc., since 2005. Mr. Kesler served as the president and CEO of First Montana Bank from 2005 to February 2018 and has over 40 years of experience in the banking industry. Mr. Kesler has served in various community leadership roles, including president of the Chamber of Commerce, director of a small business incubator, director of business development corporations, director of state banking trade associations, member of service clubs such as Rotary, and leader or director for community nonprofits like symphony boards and churches. Mr. Kesler’s position as a director of a member institution and his experience, as indicated by his background, support his qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors. He currently serves as chair of the Member Committee.