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Our History

At Highland Bank, we understand that it's all about saving time and money, and making better business decisions - so you can do business on your schedule and on your terms. To be successful, you need a financial partner who can deliver cutting edge technology supported by a genuine commitment to service. At Highland Bank, we have the technology, people and commitment to help you deliver a stronger bottom line!

Today's Highland Bank is the end result of the 1995 merger of two banks that were chartered in the 1940s, and have been owned by the Wall Family since the mid-1970s and early 1980s:

  • Security Bank Northwest, with offices in St. Michael, Albertville and Maple Grove;
  • The Highland Bank, with offices in St. Paul and Bloomington.

Since the merger, Highland Bank has added offices in downtown Minneapolis and at The Mall of America. The bank's holding company is Highland Bancshares Inc., which is chartered in St. Michael.

Through its eight community banks, and its operations center in Bloomington, Highland Bank serves the financial needs of businesses and their owners, their key employees, and consumers throughout the Twin Cities:

  • Operationally, by working with you and your business to improve cash management and to reduce the cost of debt, we help you increase your cash flow.
  • Strategically, by offering you advice, our commercial bankers help you make the right decisions at the right time to see that your company attains strong growth.

'At Highland we know that people who own and operate a company have everything-physically, mentally and financially-wrapped up in their business,' says Rick Wall, CEO. 'We know you need to talk directly to the person at the bank who will be making the decisions. Because we are there to listen to you, we will give you a better result."

"There is a growing need for a bank that prides itself on establishing long-term, client relationships," says Patrick Bradley, President and COO. "At Highland Bank we are committed to our customers during good times and when times are challenging. We understand economic cycles, and we work closely with businesses to surmount these challenges."

Highland Bank is one of the fastest growing small business banks in the Twin Cities. It has been recognized by the Independent Community Bankers of America as one of the top 20 performing banks in the country in each of the last two years. Highland Bank strives to meet the needs of small and mid-sized businesses throughout the Twin Cities.