Frontier Credit Union to acquire Montana bank

Frontier Credit Union to acquire Montana bank

Frontier Credit Union | Courtesy photo The following is a news release from Frontier Credit Union. IDAHO FALLS — Frontier Credit Union, led by Montana-native Dan Thurman, has entered into an agreement to acquire First Citizens Bank of Butte, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Butte Bank Shares, Inc., marking its first expansion into the Treasure State. Headquartered in Idaho Falls, this strategic move would bring Frontier’s 90-year legacy of member-…

Idaho CU expanding into Montana with bank buy

Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Frontier Credit Union is acquiring First Citizens Bank of Butte, Mont. Financial terms of the deal have not been released. The acquisition is expected to close this year.  First Citizens Bank of Butte CEO Casey Reilly called the merger “a natural fit. “I’m excited our customers will be in the hands of someone who knows what makes Montana special,” he said. “They know our community, share our values, and appreciate the un…