Pickett brings eighteen years of banking experience to United Valley Bank, where he will focus on building and supporting relationships within commercial and agricultural lending.
Fritel will lead the delivery and management of all deposit products and related services for the bank.
Anfinrud will be a member of the bank’s executive leadership team and will oversee the bank’s risk management strategy.
United Valley Bank has promoted four staff members to key executive positions.
United Valley Bank has officially opened the doors to its new Fargo, North Dakota, branch with a grand opening event on February 4, 2026. This is the bank’s ninth location and is located at 3300 Jacks Way S.
United Valley Bank has put plans in motion to open its first branch in Fargo, North Dakota, in the fall of 2025. Temporarily, United Valley Bank will operate as a loan and deposit production office at 4809 38th Street South.
As Vice President, Schultz will partner with businesses across the Red River Valley helping them plan and grow a successful future.
Friedt will be responsible for the growth and development of Agricultural accounts in the surrounding communities.
Huus will be responsible for providing consumer lending services along with a variety of additional financial services to United Valley Bank customers in Grand Forks and the surrounding area.
Klockmann will be responsible for growth and development of commercial accounts in Grand Forks and surrounding communities.