Encore Bank expands into Boulder, Colorado

Little Rock-based Encore Bank announced Thursday (July 7) it has expanded into the Boulder, Colorado market. Gary Geis will serve as executive vice president and Boulder market president.

“We are thrilled to launch into the Boulder market,” said Josh Peebles, Encore’s regional president for Colorado. “Boulder is an attractive high-growth market with a diverse mix of leading industry clusters and a business climate known for entrepreneurship and innovation. Geis is the perfect person to build the Encore brand there. He is a visionary leader and a highly respected banking professional.”

Geis is a 20-year banking veteran with expertise in commercial lending, credit and business development.

Before joining Encore, Geis was the Boulder market president for Great Western Bank. He is a graduate of Black Hills State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing.

Encore also hired Kent Nuzum, who will serve as executive vice president and Boulder commercial group president, and Chris Melin, who will serve as senior vice president and commercial relationship manager. Together, Geis, Nuzum and Melin bring a combined 45 years of banking experience to Encore Bank.

“I am looking forward to this next chapter in my career with our team,” said Geis. “It is an honor to have the opportunity to work alongside the trailblazers at Encore Bank. With its entrepreneurial spirit, focus on innovation and concierge approach to banking, Encore will be a welcomed addition to the Boulder business community. I can’t wait to show the people of Boulder how Encore is building a different kind of bank.”

Encore Bank is currently operating in 20 markets across nine states, including Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Encore first entered the state of Colorado in May of this year when it announced its expansion into Denver.