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Preston Braathen

Business Banking Officer

West Fargo

Contact Info

Office

701-499-6124

Preston joined Western State Bank in 2026. He focuses on commercial business development, working with business customers to provide financial solutions.

Preston joins our team with more than 10 years of banking experience and is a University of North Dakota graduate.

"This is the type of banking relationship a business hopes to achieve with its banker. We look forward to a long-term relationship with Western State Bank."

Clinton O. Shreeve, LC Jacobson & Company

"Our family has been banking at Western for three generations now. I’ve been here over 40 years. During that time, a relationship of mutual trust has been built, and I feel very comfortable here at Western. I like the fact that I personally know most everyone. Western has always worked with us as our farm and family have grown."

Terry (James & Jon) Haman, Crary, ND

"I am happy I moved my business checking account and treasury management services to Western over 15 years ago. They save my business money, they provide the treasury services my business needs, and the team provides excellent customer service. I appreciate and value my banking relationship with Western State Bank."

Rob Jordahl, President/Owner of Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.