2013 Annual Report. For A Better Way of Life.

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1 2013 Annual Report For A Better Way of Life.

2 For a Better Way of Life. Mission Statement To provide a welcoming atmosphere and a commitment to making the lives of our customers and employees better by investing in them and their communities For a Better Way of Life. On behalf of all of us at Gate City Bank, I want to thank you for a successful It has been a privilege serving you, and we have seen a significant increase in our customer and household base. Whether you are a customer or a member of one of the communities we share, you are the reason we look back with pride on 90 years of service and look forward to helping make a bright future for our neighbors in the communities of North Dakota and western Minnesota. At Gate City Bank, you ll always receive a warm welcome, fresh cookies, and the friendly, personalized service that only a hometown bank can provide. At Gate City Bank we all share a commitment to our customers and our communities. Together, we ll help you build a better way of life. Steve Swiontek Chairman, President and CEO I trust that in the coming years we shall all look back at these pioneer days with great satisfaction in realizing that we had a part in the inception of an institution which is growing to large proportions and in the coming years shall contribute to the comforts and happiness of a great number of citizens in our state. - William Gillespie, Gate City Bank President July 13, 1926

3 Strength for the Future As our communities have grown and our customers needs have changed over the years, Gate City Bank has remained strong. With assets over $1.6 billion, and capital to ensure stability, we will remain safe and sound into the future. We are committed to our customers and our communities, For a Better Way of Life Condensed Statement of Condition Assets 20% Gate City Bank Actual Capital Compared to Required Capital 12/31/ % Actual 1-4 Family Mortgage Loans... $672,497,000 Personal Loans ,605,000 Commercial and Multi-family Loans... 55,467,000 Cash and Investments ,404,000 Office Facilities and Equipment... 46,323,000 Other Assets... 14,655,000 Total Assets... $1,670,951,000 15% Liabilities & Net Worth 10% 8% Required 11% Actual Deposits... $1,440,326,000 Borrowings Escrow Deposits... 22,947,000 5% 3% Required Interest Payable... 2,439,000 Other Liabilities... 22,198,000 0% Risk-Based Capital Core Capital Total Liabilities... 1,487,910,000 Net Worth/Capital ,041,000 Total Liabilities & Net Worth... $1,670,951,000 Gate City Bank surpassed $1.6 billionin assets in 2013

4 Board of Directors Management Gate City Bank is a company of leaders. Individually, we have a diversity of knowledge and experience in financial services. Together, we share a vision of being the hometown bank that provides a better way of life for our customers, communities and employees. Executive Management Board of Directors Pictured Front L-R: J. Patrick Traynor, Rodney A. Larson Pictured Back L-R: Steven J. Swiontek, Shirley S. Montgomery, Darrell R. Tukua and Dennis J. Elbert Executive Management Pictured Front L-R: Kimberly R. Meyer, Kevin J. Hanson Pictured Back L-R: Steven J. Swiontek, Lance R. Wolf, Maureen E. Jelinek, and Allan E. Erickson Chairman, President, & Chief Executive Officer Steven J. Swiontek Executive Vice Presidents Allan E. Erickson Chief Financial Officer Kevin J. Hanson Director of Lending Maureen E. Jelinek Director of Operations Kimberly R. Meyer Director of Human Resources & Marketing Lance R. Wolf Director of Retail Banking Senior Vice Presidents Barbara R. Bertschi Retail Banking Thomas B. Jabens Information Technology Manager Jay C. Krabbenhoft Office Services Manager/ Security Officer Jeffrey M. Peterson Grand Forks/Mayville Office Manager David C. Wrolstad Fargo Downtown/South University/North Fargo/ Hornbacher s at Southgate Office Manager Vice Presidents Susan K. Anderson Loan Service Manager Timothy R. Brumfield Dickinson/Hettinger Office Manager Norman W. Clark Bismarck Country West/ Mandan Office Manager Jennifer L. Dirk Deposit Administration & Servicing Manager Greg W. Ellwein Bismarck Downtown/ Gateway Office Manager Scott R. Hare Jamestown/Carrington Office Manager James A. Hillerson Treasurer/Investment Portfolio Manager Peggy A. Johnson Minot/Mohall Office Manager Patricia A. Kotta Controller Roxanne R. Llewellyn Williston Office Manager Roseann F. Lund Residential Mortgage Lending Manager Sherri M. Smith Downtown Moorhead/ South Moorhead Office Manager Tavia K. Smith Virtual Office Manager Kevin M. Warner Business and Personal Lending Manager Assistant Vice Presidents Amy M. Durbin Marketing Manager Scott T. Duberowski Village West/Hornbacher s at Village West Office Manager Carrie J. Lick West Fargo/Veterans Boulevard Office Manager Todd D. Olson Financial Planning Manager Kristi R. Persons Southpointe/Hornbacher s at Osgood Office Manager Susan L. Phelps Park River Office Manager Aaron G. Sletten Fergus Falls Office Manager Michael J. Turchin Wahpeton Office Manager Internal Auditor Shelly A. Lindlauf Corporate Secretary Karin J. Rudd Board of Directors Steven J. Swiontek Year First Elected, 2000 Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gate City Bank Rodney A. Larson Year First Elected, 1991 Chief Health Policy Officer, American Academy of Neurology Darrell R. Tukua Year First Elected, 2005 Retired CPA Shirley S. Montgomery Year First Elected, 2006 Retired Bank Executive Dennis J. Elbert Year First Elected, 2008 Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration, University of North Dakota J. Patrick Traynor Year First Elected, 2011 President, Dakota Medical Foundation

5 Serving Our Customers Convenient loans for almost anything you want or need Locally approved, financed, and serviced home loans Totally FREE Checking Use any ATM for FREE! No Saving Receipts! Unlimited Automatic Refunds! Online Banking services Fresh baked cookies Mobile App with Mobile Deposit Free ATM & Check Cards In 2013, the Bank saved its checking customers $3.3 million by automatically refunding all ATM fees Gate City Bank has saved its customers $13.9 million since it began refunding ATM fees in 2006

6 Growing to Meet Customer Needs Hornbacher s at Village West opened July 2013 $1.6 billion in assets in offices to serve you Veterans Boulevard in West Fargo opened January Communities Gate City Bank provides employment for 490 individuals throughout North Dakota and western Minnesota

7 Business Banking Financial Planning Gate City Bank offers a full line of business banking services to meet the needs of our customers in our growing communities. We are excited to build relationships with you, and to help your business be more efficient, competitive, and profitable. Gate City Bank can help manage your financial needs so you can focus on managing your business. A financial plan tailored for your personal needs enables you to make smart choices now and plan for a sound financial future. Our Financial Planners can ensure that you re on a solid financial foundation that meets your needs today and prepares you for tomorrow. Our financial planning options include: Investment Portfolio Planning Life, Disability and LTC Insurance Planning Retirement Planning College Planning Mutual Funds Annuities Insurance Asset Transfer/Estate Planning Not a Deposit I Not FDIC Insured I No Bank Guarantee I May Lose Value I Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency Securities offered through Money Concepts Capital Corp., Member FINRA SIPC North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Gate City Bank Financial Planning is not affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp.

8 Giving Back to Our Communities At Gate City Bank, a better way of life is what we believe, how we live, and how we contribute to making a better way of life a reality in the communities we serve. We certainly understand the value of money and time. It is our honor and commitment to give both throughout our communities. Gate City Bank employees volunteered to help fill backpacks for the United Way of Cass-Clay School Supply Drive Charitable Giving Gate City Bank contributed $3 million in 2013 and $1.25 million in 2012 to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund which will help 13 communities build 494 housing units. L-R: Steve Swiontek, Gate City Bank Chairman, President and CEO, Jolene Kline, Executive Director, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, and North Dakota Governor, Jack Dalrymple. Healthcare Organizations 22% Human Services/United Way 27% Special Funds/ Benefits 1% Arts/Culture/ Humanities 7% In 2013, 48 students were awarded a total of $56,400 in scholarships. Since its inception $689,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 618 students in the region. Scholarship winner Callie Ann Hoffbeck, Fergus Falls Kennedy High School Education/ Youth/ Scholarships 29% (Does not include contributions to North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund.) Community/ State Projects/ Events 14% The Bank s charitable impact totaled more than $4.5 million organizations for 357

9 Supporting Our Employees In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we support our employees by empowering them to support our communities. We match their charitable donations and provide paid time off for volunteer work. Tavia Smith was presented the 2013 Lifesaver Award from the North Dakota chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Salvation Army bell ringing Volunteering for the Emergency Food Pantry Rebuilders Loan Programs Gate City Bank participated in the Rebuilders Loan Programs that were developed by the North Dakota Legislature to financially assist residents in the Minot and surrounding communities to restore their homes following the floods of Gate City Bank processed and serviced 518 loans for a total of $16 million. Gate City Bank also offered its own reduced interest rate program in Minot, Bismarck, and Mandan to help fix flood damage or take preventative measures to stop possible damage. The Bank originated 82 loans worth $1.1 million. Gate City Bank is proud that we were able to help our neighbors reclaim their homes and their lives after the devastating floods. Employees volunteered 13,017 total hours

10 90th Anniversary $5 million in assets $16,000 in assets 1 location 8 employees New Corporate Headquarters 167 Employees $100 million in assets $500 2new offices million in assets 297 Employees $1 billion in assets $1.6 billion in assets 34 offices 490 employees Celebrating 90 years For a Better Way of Life.

11 34 offices to serve you. ALEXANDRIA BISMARCK Country West Downtown Gateway CARRINGTON DEVILS LAKE DICKINSON FARGO Downtown Hornbacher s at Osgood Hornbacher s at Southgate Hornbacher s at Village West North Fargo Southpointe South University Village West Virtual Office FERGUS FALLS GRAND FORKS Columbia Downtown South Washington HETTINGER JAMESTOWN MANDAN MAYVILLE MINOT Dakota Square Downtown MOHALL MOORHEAD Downtown South PARK RIVER WAHPETON WEST FARGO West Fargo Veterans Boulevard WILLISTON gatecitybank.com M20 (R 04/14) Member FDIC Please Recycle This piece is printed with Agri-Based inks. Gate City Bank P.O. Box 2847 Fargo, ND