Sunflower Bank Hires Jason Petz as Colorado Regional President

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Sunflower Bank, an $8.1 billion financial institution, has appointed Jason Petz as Regional President for Colorado. Petz brings over 20 years of banking experience and will oversee the bank's management and growth in the Colorado region.

Previously, Petz served as U.S. Head of Business Banking Sales at a global bank, managing 14 Market Presidents across 32 states. He will be based at Sunflower Bank's Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village.

Sunflower Bank operates eleven full-service branches across Colorado, including locations in Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Golden, Greenwood Village, Longmont, Cañon City, Monte Vista, and Pueblo. The bank provides comprehensive services including commercial banking, treasury management, personal banking, mortgage lending, private banking, and wealth management across Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington.

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• Appointment of experienced executive with over 20 years of banking expertise
• Strong geographical presence with 11 full-service branches in Colorado
• Broad service offering including commercial, personal, and specialty banking
• Extensive mortgage lending capabilities across 43 states

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sunflower Bank is pleased to announce that Jason Petz has joined the bank as Regional President for Colorado. In this role, Petz is responsible for the management and growth of the bank in Colorado. Sunflower Bank is an $8.1 billion bank with a model of delivering relationship-driven banking services with local decision-making to communities throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas and Washington. The bank’s national lines of business include specialty commercial services and a mortgage lending platform with capabilities in 43 states.

“We’re excited to welcome Jason Petz as Regional President for Colorado. Jason brings great experience in growing successful teams and has deep roots in the Colorado market. With his leadership, we look forward to building on Sunflower Bank’s longstanding relationships and strong commercial and specialty banking expertise,” said Bo Scott, Chief Banking Officer at Sunflower Bank.

Petz has over 20 years of banking experience, including leadership roles in commercial and business banking. Most recently, he served as the U.S. Head of Business Banking Sales at a global bank with a significant U.S. presence, leading 14 Market Presidents across 32 states. Prior to that, he was the Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Strategy for a business line at a U.S. regional bank. Petz is based in Sunflower Bank’s Denver Tech Center location in Greenwood Village.

“I am thrilled to join the Sunflower Bank team and am eager to expand our commercial banking presence in the Colorado market. With its rich history and established footprint, Sunflower Bank is well-positioned to seize new opportunities, drive growth and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve,” said Petz.

Sunflower Bank has a total of eleven full-service branches in Colorado with locations in Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Golden, Greenwood Village and Longmont, as well as in Cañon City, Monte Vista and Pueblo. Complete commercial and business banking, treasury management, personal banking, mortgage lending, private banking and wealth management services are provided by local teams.

About Sunflower Bank, N.A.

With $8.1 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024, bank headquarters in Dallas, TX, 69 licensed branches in six states, and mortgage capabilities in 43 states, Sunflower Bank provides a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business and wealth management financial objectives. FirstSun Capital Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSUN) is the financial holding company for Sunflower Bank, N.A. and is headquartered in Denver, CO. First National 1870 is a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. To learn more visit SunflowerBank.com

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Media Contact

Jeanne Lipson

Director of Marketing, SVP

915.881.6785

Jeanne.Lipson@SunflowerBank.com

Source: Sunflower Bank

FAQ

What is Jason Petz's role at Sunflower Bank and what are his responsibilities?

Jason Petz is the new Regional President for Colorado at Sunflower Bank, responsible for managing and growing the bank's operations in Colorado.

How many branches does Sunflower Bank operate in Colorado?

Sunflower Bank operates eleven full-service branches across Colorado, with locations in Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Golden, Greenwood Village, Longmont, Cañon City, Monte Vista, and Pueblo.

What is Sunflower Bank's total asset size?

Sunflower Bank is an $8.1 billion financial institution.

What was Jason Petz's previous experience before joining Sunflower Bank?

Petz has over 20 years of banking experience, most recently serving as U.S. Head of Business Banking Sales at a global bank, leading 14 Market Presidents across 32 states.

In which states does Sunflower Bank operate?

Sunflower Bank operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington.