Colten Grau honored as 40 Under 40
Media Release, Independent Community Bankers of America
Clovis, New Mexico– Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) unveiled its seventh annual 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders list. The award recognizes community bank innovators, collaborators, educators, strategists, advisors, and civic servants. Colten Grau, Vice President at American Heritage Bank was named to this year’s list.
Chosen from hundreds of entries, candidates were judged on their character, leadership, community involvement, and innovation. “ICBA congratulates Colten Grau on this well-deserved recognition,” ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said, “Colten Grau exemplifies the talent, dedication, and community spirit that define our industry. We commend his outstanding contributions and look forward to his continued growth and success as a community bank leader.”
“Being named to ICBA Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders List, alongside so many remarkable peers, is a tremendous honor,” said Colten Grau. “As a proud community banker, I am grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of my neighbors, who live and work here in Curry County, alongside my colleagues at American Heritage Bank.”
Colten Grau, Vice President of American Heritage Bank and alumni of Texas Tech, wears many hats. His daily duties are as the Commercial and Consumer Loan Officer; the IT Manager/Information Security Officer; Chief Marketing Officer; an ICBA Certified Compliance Officer; and he oversees sponsorships and charities for American Heritage Bank. Outside of the bank, Colten serves as School Board President, board member for the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, and volunteers as an
elementary youth basketball coach.
“We appreciate this acknowledgement of Colten Grau among ICBA’s distinguished list of community bank leaders and celebrate his accomplishments, which have earned his colleagues’ and customers’ respect,” Gordon Morris, Board Chairman, said. “Colten is a valued member of our team, and we’re pleased to have him representing our mission in service to our community.”
American Heritage Bank was founded in 2000 by a group of local investors who had a vision for a community bank where all the decisions are made locally. Come see them at one of their branches in Clovis and Melrose, NM; or visit their website: www.ahbnm.com
