The Business Owner's Bank

Locally owned and operated, decision making happens here, not in a boardroom out of state and out of touch. Gateway Commercial Bank's goal is to provide local businesses with personalized service, making banking a friendly experience.


Management Team

Meet Our Team...

James E. ChristensenJames E. Christensen - President/CEO
James Christensen has worked in the banking industry for 23 years, most of which has been spent in commercial lending and management.
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Diana CoplenDiana Coplen - Chief Credit Officer
Diana is excited to join Gateway Commercial Bank as Chief Credit Officer. She has 26-years banking experience in retail and commercial banks with an emphasis in commercial lending.
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Michael D. NelsonMichael D. Nelson - Chief Financial Officer
Mike has over 25 years of banking experience. For the past 11 years, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of a federal savings bank in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Jennifer StevensJennifer Stevens - Operations Manager
Jennifer joined Gateway Bank in 2008 and has worked in the banking industry for 15 years. She began her career in Texas and moved to New Mexico where she worked for two banks in a variety of positions ranging from Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, Back Office Operations for Deposits and Loans and Branch Service Manager.
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