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Why Bank of Idaho Bet Big on Acquisition – A Candid Talk with CEO Jeff Newgard

Why Bank of Idaho Bet Big on Acquisition – A Candid Talk with CEO Jeff Newgard

Update: 2025-05-14
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Bank of Idaho made headlines with its $245 million acquisition deal with Glacier Bancorp—a bold move at a time when community banks are battling rising regulatory pressure, digital disruption, and funding challenges.

In this episode, Chairman, President & CEO Jeff Newgard shares:

  • The key factors that drove the decision to sell

  • The toughest leadership challenges during the transition

  • How he approached cultural integration between two institutions

  • The hard truths every community bank leader must face in today's fast-changing market

Whether you're weighing an acquisition or simply trying to future-proof your financial institution, this episode offers real-world lessons you can’t get from a playbook.

Listen now to hear Jeff’s brutally honest insights about M&A, leadership, and the future of community banking.

 

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Why Bank of Idaho Bet Big on Acquisition – A Candid Talk with CEO Jeff Newgard

Why Bank of Idaho Bet Big on Acquisition – A Candid Talk with CEO Jeff Newgard

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