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James Reuter

President and Chief Executive Officer, First Interstate Bancsystem

Search every verified James Reuter interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. James Reuter, President and CEO of First Interstate BancSystem, has recently discussed the bank's strategic direction and industry outlook in several public appearances. In a March 2026 podcast interview, he emphasized the importance of "brand density" for customer acquisition, arguing that technology-driven scale is less critical than being top-of-mind for potential depositors. He also cautioned that banks often make their worst loans during economic booms due to growth-chasing, advocating for a consistent credit culture to enable offensive moves during downturns. Reuter further stated that deposits are the most vital component of bank profitability, noting competition from fintechs and institutions with tighter loan-to-deposit ratios. During the company's Q4 2025 earnings call in January 2026, Reuter reported that a decline in loan balances was partly due to payoffs of criticized loans, which he characterized as positive, while noting deposits increased by over $100 million. He expressed confidence in the bank's ability to go on offense after restructuring efforts in 2025, while reiterating a commitment to disciplined credit rather than growth for its own sake. In a December 2025 podcast, Reuter discussed his return from retirement, saying "there was still some music left in me," and addressed regional banking trends, including skepticism about the necessity of large-scale consolidation, noting that efficiency gains have not materialized despite decades of industry mergers.

Recent appearances

  • This Bank CEO Shares How The Best Banks Grow – Meet James Reuter CEO First Interstate Bank $FIBK

    April 01, 2026 · 📺 Smart Money Circle Show Hosted By Adam Sarhan

    This Bank CEO Shares Timeless Lessons On How The Best Banks Grow – Meet James Reuter CEO First Interstate Bank Guest James (Jim) Reuter, President and Chief Executive Officer First interstate Bank FIBK Jim’s Bio James A. Reuter has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and First Interstate Bank as well as a member of the Board of Directors since November 2024. Mr. Reuter leads with expertise drawn from more than 37 years in the banking industry. Prior to joining First Interstate Bank, Mr. Reuter was the President and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Holding Company…

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  • First Interstate BancSystem Q4 2025 Earnings Call

    January 29, 2026 · 📺 i101

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  • Don’t Call It a Comeback w/ Jim Reuter

    December 17, 2025 · 📺 Cornerstone Advisors

    What inspires a seasoned bank CEO to come out of retirement? As Jim Reuter, CEO and president of First Interstate Bank, tells Al and Steve on the show: “There’s a saying . …that musicians don’t retire until there’s no music left in them. There was still some music left in me.” They discuss his career, succession best practices and some of the biggest forces reshaping regional banking. Plus, they offer up their 2026 predictions. Subscribe to the Plugged In podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insi... Chapters: [00:00] Jim Rueter Returns to Plugged In [01:00] From FirstBank to…

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