Alpine Bank
Andrew Karow has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. From 1990 to 1995, they worked as a Store Manager for Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited, where they managed all aspects of a fast-paced, seasonal food service business in Vail, Colorado.
In 1996, they joined Alpine Bank as the Regional President. In this role, they provided leadership to six retail bank locations and the wealth management function. Their responsibilities included managing income statement and balance sheet performance, implementing business development and credit risk strategies, and developing a service-oriented staff with technical expertise. Andrew held this position until 2016.
From 2016 to 2022, Andrew served as the Chief Digital Officer at Alpine Bank. In this executive role, they served as an executive sponsor for digital process innovation and digital solutions, focusing on enhancing the bank's brand through coordination among marketing, IT, and front-line teams.
In April 2022, Andrew took on the role of Chief Operations Officer at Alpine Bank, where they currently serve. The details of this position, including the specific responsibilities and duration, are not provided.
Andrew Karow obtained a Certificate in Executive Leadership from The Wharton School in 2022. In 2019, they received a Certificate in FinTech from Harvard University. From 1999 to 2001, Andrew attended the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where they specialized in Bank Management without earning a specific degree. In 1996, they completed their MBA in Strategic Management and Marketing at the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business. Andrew's undergraduate education took place from 1986 to 1990 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. Their secondary education includes a diploma from J.I. Case High School, which they obtained in 1986, with a focus on College Prep.
Alpine Bank
Founded in 1973, Alpine Bank is an independent, employee-owned organization with headquarters in Glenwood Springs and banking offices across Colorado’s Western Slope, mountains and Front Range. Alpine Bank employs more than 800 people and serves more than 170,000 customers with retail, business, wealth management*, mortgage and electronic banking services. Through its innovative Loyalty Debit Card program, with every customer transaction Alpine Bank donates 10 cents to support nonprofits and charities in the categories of Arts, Environment, Education, Community and more. In 2023, it's fiftieth anniversary, Alpine Bank seeks to give $2.5 million to Colorado nonprofits through this channel. Alpine Banks of Colorado, the holding company for Alpine Bank, trades shares of the Class B Nonvoting Common Stock under the symbol “ALPIB" on the OTCQX® Best Market. Learn more at www.alpinebank.com. *Alpine Bank Wealth Management services are not FDIC insured, may lose value and are not guaranteed by the bank. Our customers tell us doing business with employees who actually own the bank makes all the difference. They cite our friendly service, flexibility in creating tailored solutions, timely local decision-making and a long-term commitment that means customer relationships with Alpine which often span decades. Alpine Bank, Member FDIC, is also a member of the 28 Colorado communities we serve from Denver to Durango. Strengthening our communities is more than good business, it is our business. That’s why Alpine employees volunteered more than 14,000 hours to support their communities last year and why the bank donated $3.7 million to Colorado nonprofits to help 500 programs reach 100,000 people statewide. We call it the Alpine Way. *Investment products are not FDIC insured. May lose value. No bank guarantee