Gate City Bank promotes Crystal Whalen to deputy chief risk officer and chief compliance officer

FARGO, N.D. – Crystal Whalen has been promoted to Deputy Chief Risk Officer while also continuing to serve as Chief Compliance Officer at Gate City Bank. As a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) with the American Bankers Association and with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, Whalen brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the role.

Originally from Sabin, Minn., Whalen earned her associate’s degree in business administration from Strayer University. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business studies, with a minor in banking from the University of Jamestown. 

Outside of work, Whalen serves as vice president of the Atonement Lutheran Church board of directors. She also volunteers with Jefferson Elementary School’s parent teacher association and Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. During her free time, she enjoys reading and being with her family, often traveling or camping. 

To Whalen, being a Gate City Bank team member means being part of something bigger. 

“It’s about being a part of the community, giving back and striving to grow together,” she said. “We set standards to best serve our customers and our communities because we believe it’s about doing what’s right because it’s right.” 

About Gate City Bank 

A $3.8 billion mutual bank founded in 1923, Gate City Bank is the region’s leading financial institution and the #1 mortgage lender in North Dakota. For more than 100 years, the bank has created a better way of life for customers, communities and team members, and today it employs more than 770 team members at 45 locations in 23 communities across North Dakota and central Minnesota. 

Since 2003, Gate City Bank has contributed $45.2 million in philanthropic giving and more than 338,000 volunteer hours. The bank has also received a five-star rating from BauerFinancial for the past 29 years and has been named one of the “50 Best Places to Work” 12 years in a row by Prairie Business magazine. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Learn more at GateCity.Bank.