Season 4, Episode #15: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Brad Bakken – Citizens Independent Bank & Banking Leader

Episode DESCRIPTION:

Brad Bakken is the President and CEO of Citizens Independent Bank (CIB), one of Minnesota's premier family-owned community banks. Having spent more than four decades with the bank, Brad has helped continue the legacy started by his mother, Connie Bakken, whose vision and leadership transformed Citizens Independent Bank into a trusted financial institution serving businesses and communities across the Twin Cities.

In this episode of From Stuck to Successful, Brad shares the remarkable story behind Citizens Independent Bank, the values that have fueled decades of growth, and the importance of relationship-driven leadership in today's business world. From community banking and lending to preserving a family legacy, this conversation offers timeless lessons for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone who believes great businesses are built by putting people first.

Links:

· https://www.bankcib.com

· https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizens-independent-bank