Edward A. Garding retired as president and CEO of First Interstate BancSystems, in Billings, MT in 2016. Mr. Garding spent more than 40 years with First Interstate BancSystems during which he held many management positions including chief credit officer, CRO, COO and corporate and government relations officer.
Mr. Garding has served on several banking industry boards including serving as chairman of the Wyoming Bankers Association, Pacific Coast Banking School Board, and Montana Bankers Association. He was also a member of the Fannie Mae Western Region Advisory Board. He served as the Interim Dean of the College of Business at Montana State University Billings, a position he held during the 2018 to 2023 fiscal years, and is now retired from that position. Mr. Garding’s experience, as indicated by his background, support his qualifications to serve as an Independent Director on our Board of Directors.