Michael Solberg

Richard Solberg joined Bell Bank as its president in 1982 and remains the company's chairman. In partnership with the Snortland family as a major shareholder with his son, Michael, he has helped guide the bank through tremendous growth, while maintaining a people-focused culture. Michael Solberg has served as Bell's president since 2009 and was named CEO in 2014. He was the driving force behind creation of the bank's Pay It Forward program, which has empowered employees to give millions to those in need.