Durango, Colorado, United States, September 2025 – Alpine Bank, Colorado’s independent, employee-owned financial institution, has announced the appointment of Mike Burns as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Mike will oversee Alpine Bank’s financial strategy, reporting, and capital planning as the organization continues to expand its reach across Colorado while deepening its community commitments.
Mike has spent more than 28 years at Alpine Bank, serving most recently as Regional President. During his nearly three decades of leadership, he played a pivotal role in strengthening Alpine’s presence in the Durango region, driving customer growth, and building long-standing community relationships. His leadership helped the bank maintain its reputation for friendly service, flexible solutions, and local decision-making.
Now stepping into the role of Chief Financial Officer, Mike brings his deep knowledge of Alpine Bank’s culture, operations, and community-first values to the bank’s financial leadership team. His continuity of service makes him uniquely positioned to guide Alpine Bank’s financial future while ensuring stability and sustainable growth.
Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance from Colorado Mesa University.
About Alpine Bank
Founded in 1973, Alpine Bank is an independent, employee-owned organization headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. With over 800 employees and 170,000 customers, Alpine Bank offers personal, business, wealth management, mortgage, and online banking services across Colorado’s Western Slope, mountains, and Front Range.
The bank is known for its strong community focus. Employees receive 24 hours of paid volunteer time annually, and its Loyalty Debit Card program donates 10 cents for every customer transaction to local nonprofits, contributing $2.35 million in 2023 alone.
Alpine Bank has earned a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, underscoring its superior performance and financial strength. Its holding company, Alpine Banks of Colorado, also trades Class B Nonvoting Common Stock under the symbol ALPIB on the OTCQX® Best Market.
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