Travis Lester Promoted to VP at First Bank & Trust

Kevin Tetzlaff, President and CEO of First Bank & Trust announced that Travis Lester has been elected Vice President. The First Bank & Trust Board of Directors approved the corporate promotion at their annual organizational meeting.

“We are fortunate to have such committed and dedicated professionals serving our customers, supporting our communities, and contributing to our company’s success,” said Tetzlaff.“  Lester, a senior agri-business banker in Milbank, has been dedicated to First Bank & Trust since 2010.

“Travis has been instrumental to our bank’s success and plays a key role in helping our clients navigate each stage of their financial journey. With more than 15 years of lending experience, he brings both expertise and a talent for developing innovative financial solutions that make a difference,” stated Bryan Trapp, President of First Bank & Trust in Milbank. “Travis is a valuable member of our team and our community. Our clients appreciate his down-to-earth approach and his genuine commitment to going the extra mile to ensure their needs are met.”

Travis earned a degree in Business Administration at Valley City State University.

He actively volunteers at his church, represents First Bank & Trust as a Pacesetter for Combined Appeal, serves as a board member for the Milbank Ball Diamond Association, and is a member of the Grant County Ag Committee. 

Travis and his wife Anne have three sons – Braden, Sammy, and Jacobie—and four daughters—Lauren, Hailee, Bella, and Hannah. In his free time, Travis enjoys spending time with his family, coaching basketball, golfing, and attending his children’s events.