First Interstate
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. is a financial services holding company based in Billings, Montana. It operates First Interstate Bank, a community bank that serves customers in 15 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, and more. Founded in 1968 by Homer Scott, Sr., the company has expanded through organic growth, acquisitions, and new branch openings, primarily in the Northwestern and Mountain West regions of the United States. The bank provides a wide range of financial services typical of community banks, such as personal and business banking, loans, mortgages, deposit accounts, and wealth management solutions. First Interstate has enhanced its offerings through strategic acquisitions, including First Western Bank in South Dakota and Cascade Bancorp in Oregon. The company is dedicated to delivering personalized financial solutions and emphasizes customer service and community involvement, reflecting its founding principles.
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First Interstate went from 2,185 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,163 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 72 people joined, 73 left.
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How many employees does First Interstate have?
First Interstate has about 2,163 employees, down 0.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is First Interstate's revenue per employee?
First Interstate makes about $675K in revenue per employee, based on $1.46B annual revenue and 2,163 employees.
Is First Interstate a public company?
Yes. First Interstate is publicly traded under the ticker FIBK on NASDAQ.
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