The First National Story
First National Bank of Santa Fe is comprised of First National Denver, First National Santa Fe, and First National Rio Grande. While we operate under different brand names in different communities, we are one FDIC insured bank. As the first bank in the Southwest, our charter represents a rich heritage of community commitment and financial strength and stability dating back to 1870.
Our Business Strategy
For business leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals seeking a personalized banking experience, First National is committed to helping you thrive with the ideal combination of scale and a personalized, collaborative approach—providing trusted, expert financial solutions. Rooted in the communities we serve, our approach is focused on your personal and business success to empower economic stability and growth.
We offer a broad range of superior Commercial Lending solutions, state-of-the-art Treasury Management services and the highest caliber Private Banking and Wealth Management offerings. With local expertise and local decision making, we cater to the business and community leaders in each of the markets we serve.
Our Size and Footprint
We operate through 22 branch locations in Colorado and New Mexico, throughout a corridor of economic growth that is critical to the success and future of the Southwest. We also offer a robust suite of online and electronic banking solutions.
Committed and Successful Ownership and Management
We are part of Strategic Growth Bancorp Incorporated, a bank holding company that is building a leading community bank enterprise in the Southwestern United States, which also includes Capital Bank, headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Our commitment is to invest in the communities we serve with the most talented people, world-class technology, outstanding customer service, and local decision making.
Our Board of Directors
Carl Alongi
Retired Managing Partner, Pulakos & Alongi
Senior Consultant, REDW, LLC
John C. Asbury
President & Chief Executive Officer, First National Bank of Santa Fe
Perry O. Barber
Managing Director and General Counsel, Strategic Growth Bancorp Incorporated
Joe Blake
Chancellor Emeritus, Colorado State University System
Doug Brown
Dean Emeritus, University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management
Garrey Carruthers
President, New Mexico State University
Linda Childears
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Daniels Fund
Michelle Coons
President, First National Rio Grande & First National Santa Fe
Richard Cupp
Retired Commercial Bank CEO
Beth Moise, Ph.D.
Owner and President, Beth Moise International, LLC
Former Senior Vice President, British Telecom
William D. Sanders
Chairman, Strategic Growth Bancorp Incorporated
William P. Sanders
Chairman, First National Bank of Santa Fe
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Strategic Growth Bancorp
Ed Tinsley
Owner, Tinsley Hospitality Group, LLC