05/17/2026
Congratulations to our very own Brenda & all the bankers of MBA Leadership Development Academy class of 2026! 🎓🎊
Reliance Bank- Member FDIC
Congratulations to the MBA Leadership Development Academy Class Eight - Class of 2026 on their graduation! These bankers have completed a full year of leadership training and are ready to lead their banks to a successful future.
Melani Abel, Frandsen Financial Corp., Arden Hills
Luke Baker, Security Bank & Trust Co., Glencoe
Melissa Becker, Stearns Bank, St. Cloud
Chris Clapham, Sunrise Banks, St. Paul
Brenda DeMars, Reliance Bank, Faribault
John Dooley, Sunrise Banks, St. Paul
Bill Helmers, Northeast Bank, Minneapolis
Brianna Johannes, BankVista, Sartell
J.T. Johnson, First National Bank of Milaca, Milaca
Brittany Koski, Star Bank, Bertha
Zach Lagred, Eagle Bank, Starbuck
Jim Muehlbauer, Stearns Bank, St. Cloud
Sejal Patel, Minnwest Bank, Minnetonka (not pictured)
Cole Sabe, Northview Bank, Barnum
Sean Schaefbauer, BankCherokee, St. Paul
Mark Seifert, Frandsen Bank & Trust, Jordan
Dan Vallejo, Class President, Alerus
Shane Van Engen, Frandsen Bank & Trust, North Mankato
Jason Vercruysse, Minnwest Bank, Minnetonka
Levi Wagner, Peoples State Bank, Menomonie
Megan Williams, FM Bank, Granite Falls
Allison Wittner, Premier Bank, Maplewood
Ted Zrust, BANKWEST, Hanover