FirstBank and Rio Grande Team up to Support LGBTQ Youth FirstBank and Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, Colorado’s favorite TexMex eatery, are partnering up in support of LGBTQ youth during Pride. During the entire month of June (Pride Month), stop by the Rio’s locations in Denver, Boulder or Lone Tree and try their Hibiscus Spritz drink*. For each one sold, FirstBank will donate $3 (or 50% of… Read More
BOLDERBoulder Mobile Registration at FirstBank Join the 50,000 participants in one of the most acclaimed 10Ks in the world. Since 1979, the BOLDERBoulder has encouraged families, friends and athletes to put their running shoes on and celebrate fitness during this Memorial Day tribute. Interested in joining? FirstBank will be hosting in-branch mobile registrations from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in early May… Read More
Four St. Patrick’s Day Destinations It’s March and that can only mean one thing: St. Patrick’s day is here. While your local town or city likely hosts a parade (or at minimum, has a pub with its own St. Paddy’s Day celebration), to do St. Patrick’s day right, you’ll need to pack a bag. With Americans expected to spend over… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Hawzien Gebremedhin FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring Assistant Vice President of Treasury Management, Hawzien Gebremedhin. Hometown: Denver, Colorado via Tigray, Ethiopia Years at FirstBank: 10 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Friends of the… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Gordon Banks FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring the Executive Vice President of Marketing, Gordon Banks. Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica. Lives in Superior, Colorado. Years at FirstBank: 18+ Years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Food Bank… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Elbra Wedgeworth FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring FirstBank Board of Directors member, the Honorable Elbra Wedgeworth. Hometown: Denver, Colorado Years at FirstBank: 2 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Chief Government and Community Relations Officer –… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Greg Shields FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring Assistant Vice President of Aurora, Greg Shields. Hometown: Aurora, CO Years at FirstBank: 7 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Aurora YMCA – Board Chair Community Housing… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Danielle Vaughan FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Danielle Vaughan. Hometown: Denver Years at FirstBank: 16 Other positions held with organizations/boards: Currently: SafeHouse Denver – Board of Directors… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Shannon Jones FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring Aurora Market President, Shannon Jones. Hometown: Aurora, CO Years at FirstBank: 21.5 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Havana Business Improvement District – Board Member Community College of Aurora Advisory… Read More
Come Celebrate Chinese New Year With Us at Select FirstBank Locations As part of ‘banking for good’ efforts, we want to emphasize the importance of serving and celebrating our communities and the diverse individuals that live in them. We’re excited to announce that on Tuesday, February 5th from 9 a.m. to noon at the below FirstBank locations, we’ll be hosting special events to honor the start… Read More