Administrative Team
The Administrative Team is made up of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in serving our organization and its customers.
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Mary Allacher
Accounting Support
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Mary Allacher
Accounting Support
719-765-4000 ext 127
Mary was born and raised in the Flagler community. She began her banking career in 1986 in the bookkeeping department and is now responsible for maintaining the Bank's investments, regulatory reporting and heads up the HPB Community Investment program. In her spare time, Mary enjoys yard work, entertaining and helping out with the family farm and cattle operation.
Andre Becklund
Chief Financial Officer
303-776-2265 ext. 419
Andre has 15+ years of banking experience and most recently served as CFO with a local multi-national food manufacturing company. He is thrilled to be a part of High Plains Bank, a true community bank focused on supporting the local economy, its customers and employees.
Andre has a Business Management degree from the College of St. Scholastica and a MBA degree from Colorado State University. He is the past Treasurer of Boulder Voices for Children, Women’s Wilderness and was the Secretary for the Boulder Young Professionals. He currently serves on the Finance Committee of Boulder Voices for Children. He spends his free time with his family and enjoys winter sports and traveling.
Jared Allacher
Accounting Support
(719) 765-4000 ext 133
jared.allacher@highplainsbank.com
Jared was born and raised in Flagler, Colorado. He attended Colorado State University where he double majored in Agriculture Business and Soil & Crop Sciences. Upon graduation, Jared moved back to Flagler and worked for the Stratton CO-OP in Burlington, Colorado as an agronomist. He also worked for five years as an insurance agent and manager of Gordon Insurance in Flagler, before joining High Plains Bank. In his spare time, Jared helps out with the family farm and cattle operation, plays golf, hangs out with friends, and enjoys watching college sports.
Ilene Goodwin
Human Resources Administration Manager
719-765-4000 ext. 119
igoodwin@highplainsbank.com
Ilene began her banking career in 1990 when High Plains Bank was The First National Bank of Flagler. She has been involved with and witnessed many changes over the years in her various roles at the bank. She currently works in the administrative/compliance side of the bank after years of being part of the customer service team. She loves the feeling of family and community that is part of the philosophy of High Plains Bank and is proud to be a part of the organization.
Michelle Hovdesven
Campaigns Director
Michelle graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and ten years later moved to Colorado, Her background is in marketing and community building in the consumer packaged goods and real estate development industries. In 2013, she joined High Plains Bank to help open the Longmont location.
Michelle loves that her responsibility is to work with stakeholders and strengthen community. Michelle enjoys the Colorado lifestyle and loves gathering with family and friends, live music, yoga, travel and anything outdoors.
Lisa Trank
Campaigns and Communications Specialist
Lisa is energized to be part of the High Plains Bank Customer Experience Team. In this role, Lisa brings a number of years in marketing, communications, media and community relations, as well as writing in the education, entertainment, and non-profit arenas. Lisa holds a Bachelor's of Science in Theatre from Northwestern University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing and Poetics from Naropa University.
Lisa volunteers with Intercambio and the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation, and is a published writer and professional storyteller. Lisa's professional passion is centered on community and is the reason why she chose to join High Plains Bank.
Renee Graham
Director of Operations Development
303-644-4900 ext. 215
Renee started her banking career with High Plains Bank in 2000 working in the Flagler location as a Teller. She transferred to the Bennett location in 2004. Renee has worked in all areas of Operations, and now manages the day-to day functions of the Operations team to keep the bank running seamlessly. She also enjoys the different special projects that come her way as we innovate new products and ways to better serve our customers.
Heather Huck
Operations Assistant
800-984-0010 ext. 612
Heather attended Brighton High School and, together with her husband, have raised their three boys in Keenesburg. She worked in the insurance industry for 20 year before starting at High Plains Bank, where before becoming the Operations Assistant, she worked as a Customer Service Representative. Heather is a member of the local American Legion and the Secretary for the Keenesburg Chamber.
Heather enjoys sports, crafting and spending time with her family.
Emma Creighton
Employee Experience Partner
email: emma.creighton@highplainsbank.com
ph: 303.776.2265 ext 489
Emma is a proud sixth-generation Jayhawk, following in her family's footsteps at the University of Kansas where she studied Anthropology. Emma holds a Master's in Teaching from Northeastern University and has experience in various educational settings, including leadership training and classroom instruction in history. Her family has been a part of High Plains Bank since its founding, and she is excited to continue their legacy of service alongside the dedicated team who serve our Colorado communities.
Janet Rohn
Compliance Support
Janet was born and raised in Wiggins and has worked in banking for 35+ years. She loves working for High Plains Bank because of the focus on serving our local communities. She enjoys spending time with family, gardening, fishing and traveling.
Mickie Hass
Compliance Officer
720-664-3456, ext. 224
Mickie is a life-long banker, beginning as a part-time teller in a small South-Central Kansas community. Over the course of her banking career, Mickie has held front-line retail and management positions, commercial and consumer lending positions, accounting responsibilities, Retail Compliance Manager, and as a Compliance Officer. Mickie earned the Certified Regulatory Compliance Management (CRCM) in February of 2019 and continues educational opportunities to maintain this certification.
Mickie is highly involved in her church, and has held positions with the Finance Team, Staff-Parish-Relations Team, Administrative Council, Worship Committee, and choir member. In 2019 Mickie was appointed as a Certified Lay Speaker, and also provides pulpit supply support, frequently for Community United Methodist Church, Keenesburg as well as her home church of Brighton United Methodist Church. Mickie received Special Mission Recognition from United Methodist Women in 2015 and 2019 for the gift of ministry with women, children and youth. Mickie is a BOD for Methodists-Helping-Methodists Foundation and volunteers for A Hand Up Foundation at Coyote Creek (located in Keenesburg).