First Interstate names James Reuter president, CEO

First Interstate BancSystem announced the appointment of James A. Reuter as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2024, replacing Kevin P. Riley, whose retirement was announced earlier this year. “After a thorough and comprehensive search, the Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Jim to First Interstate,” said Stephen B. Bowman, First Interstate’s Board Chair. “Having spent more than 37 years in the banking industry, Jim is a proven leader with a strong track record of developing and executing strategic growth plans in the community banking space.” Reuter currently serves on the Board of CEOs Against Cancer – Colorado Chapter and has previously served on the Boards of several nonprofits, including Mentor Young Americans Bank, Center City Collaborative, Women’s Foundation of Colorado, the Blind Institute of Technology, Special Olympics Colorado and Ability Connection Colorado.