Welcome Nathan Christ!

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First Westroads Bank Welcomes Nathan Christ as President and Chief Lending Officer
Chris Murphy, Executive Chairman of First Westroads Bank, has announced that Nathan Christ has rejoined the organization in the role of President and Chief Lending Officer. Mark Ellerbeck will continue as CEO.
Christ previously served with First Westroads Bank as Vice President of Commercial Banking, where he built strong relationships with business clients and contributed to the bank’s growth. Most recently he served as President of Foundation One Bank.
“We are excited to welcome Nate back to First Westroads Bank,” Murphy said. “He is an exceptional banker and a respected leader whose experience and integrity align with our values as a locally owned community bank.”
“Nate brings valuable guidance and leadership to our talented staff and strengthens our already strong leadership team,” Ellerbeck said. “He embodies the values that have long defined our bank: relationship-driven service, integrity and commitment to our community.”
As President and Chief Lending Officer, Christ will work closely with the leadership team to strengthen the bank’s lending portfolio, support commercial clients and uphold the bank’s relationship-based approach to customer service.
“I’m honored to return to First Westroads Bank,” Christ said. “This institution has a long tradition of community involvement and local decision-making. I’m excited to help lead a team that values its customers and its hometown as much as I do.”