Starion Bank Welcomes Kildahl as Chief Operations Officer

For immediate release
October 8, 2025
 
Contact: Mike Gayette
       Communications/PR Strategist
        701-250-1423
              michaelg@starionbank.com
 
Starion Bank Welcomes Kildahl as Chief Operations Officer  
 
Starion Bank is pleased to announce that Chris Kildahl has been named Chief Operating Officer. With more than two decades of experience in financial leadership and operational expertise, Kildahl brings a dynamic and disciplined approach to the bank’s executive team.
 
“I’m honored to join Starion Bank and help advance Starion’s vision for community banking and innovation through embedded finance,” said Kildahl. Their commitment to serving local communities aligns perfectly with my own values, and together we can continue delivering outstanding results for our customers.”
 
Kildahl has a strong background in executive leadership. Throughout his career, he has played pivotal roles in building and mentoring high-performance teams across multiple disciplines, as well as driving strategic initiatives and guiding transformational growth.
 
“Chris brings a wealth of experience and a strategic instinct that perfectly matches Starion Bank’s mission, said Dave Rogstad, Starion Bank President. “We’re excited to welcome him to our leadership team and look forward to the impact he’ll make in taking our customers and communities even farther.”
 
Kildahl is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. He holds an MBA from North Dakota State University and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Management Information Systems and Finance from Minnesota State Moorhead.
 
About Starion Bank
Starion Bank, a family-owned $2 billion asset super-community bank, has been a pillar of North Dakota's financial landscape since its establishment in 1969. With 16 locations spanning North Dakota and Wisconsin, Starion remains dedicated to providing top-notch financial services to individuals, businesses, and communities. Learn more at StarionBank.com