The history of Valley Bank of Ronan
Valley Bank stands for community
The beginning of Valley Banks was truly a community effort and one of the things that makes small town life so special.
Members of the community from up and down the valley came together to raise the capital necessary to get a local community bank off the ground.
With the support of locals Michael Ruhkala, Kenneth Hurt, Robert Erickson and Chuck Norman, Allen Buhr’s dream was nearly realized.
Even after the community business leaders had come together, they were still short of funds. At that point the journey was reminiscent of an old fashioned barn raising.
Friends, families and neighbors came together giving sometimes a few dollars, sometimes a few hundred dollars, to raise the remaining capital needed to make the dream of a community owned bank a reality.
Today, the dream continues with branches in Ronan, Arlee, Hot Springs, Thompson Falls, Pablo, Polson and Saint Ignatius. All operated by members of their local communities. In the words of Allen Buhr, Valley Banks prides itself “in supporting those who support us.”
what we offer
1Competitive Products
Small enough to know you and big enough to serve you; Valley Bank is able to offer products that our customers need all while giving our customers the personal touch they want!
2Innovative Banking Technology
With online banking and the convenience of Valley Bank's mobile app, banking has never been easier!
3Excellent Customer Service
With over 30 years of banking in the Mission, Jocko and Flathead valleys, Valley Bank prides itself with it's superior customer service!
our team
Al Buhr, Chief Executive Officer
Read moreJamie Buhr, President
Read moreMilanna Shear, Sanders County Regional Manager
Read moreCandy Faroni, Chief Operations Officer
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