b'APRIL 1, 2005Durango Office Opens2006GENERATIONS OF CARING New Home inCrossroads Building2008Three SpringsWith an 8-week daughter in tow, my family and I made It has been a delight and a privilege to be Office Opensthe decision to relocate from Montrose to Durango in December 2004. connected with Alpine Bank in our most beautiful part of Upon reflection, the spectrum of feelings and memories has been vast. the USA for over 15 years. I had been aware of Alpine However, the moment I landed in Durango, it felt like home and its beenfor over 20 years when they made plans to open an office a wonderful place to raise a family and grow a business. I truly respect thein La Plata County in 2004. The mission of the company is pioneer spirit and diversity that makes Southwest Colorado so special. to serve the communities in which Alpine Bank operates Thank you Durango for opening your arms to Alpine Bank and to me and to include all staff as owners from the start. The personally. Its been quite a ride! culture is so nourishing that of the six that were the original MIKE BURNS, team here in 2005, four are still part of Alpine Bank. Regional President All the values that they touted to me have been shown to be true and accurate. As a result, the bank has become a Its been 15 years since Durango became my homeserious force in each of our local economies and has the and home to Alpine Bank. This amazing corner of Colorado has aresources to handle any reasonable request in each of way of making you feel like you were always here and that youll our markets. Today, Alpine Bank has proven to be the always belong. Alpine Bank grew organically out of a very truemost viable community bank in Colorado.caring for the community we were introducing ourselves to. AndSTEVE PARKER,weve never stopped caring. Our banks nearly 50-year historyBoard Memberin Colorado is steeped with stories of gratitude and connection, giving and caring, and a genuine concern for people. People who work with us. People who are on our team. People who make upWhat we do today, every aspect of our community. It is in these connections that our story continues to be told, and I am as excited today as I was that helps to create tomorrow.very first day walking down Main Avenue in Durango, to see what is next for all of us.BETH DRUM,Senior Vice President OURIndependence Integrity Communities Compassion LoyaltyVALUES Remaining anAlways doing what you say youG iving support to theShowing concern, respect forDoing the right thing for employee-ownedwill do and standing up for whatcommunities we live and workcultural, racial, religious needs,others and our communities company you believe in, supported within is vital to our business growthactively demonstrating attentiveeven when its not convenient ethics and morality and allowing us to enhance ourlistening skills, and knowingor bottom-line drivenpersonal opportunitiesour customers by calling them and lifestyle by their name4 5'