John Ikard
President and CEO – FirstBank Holding Company
Ikard started with FirstBank in 1981 and was elected President and CEO of FirstBank Holding Company in 1999. FirstBank is the second largest bank in the State of Colorado with over $11 billion in assets, 126 locations, and 2,000 employees. John is an active community leader, serving on the boards of American Bankers Association, The Denver Foundation, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He also currently serves as President of the Denver Area Boy Scouts Council and Vice-Chair of The Children's Hospital Foundation.
About FirstBank
FirstBank began its journey in Lakewood, Colorado, in 1963, with a commitment to superior customer service, convenience and loyalty to its employees. FirstBank has grown through consumer and commercial lending, superior banking services and a remarkable standard for community investment.
FirstBank is now Colorado's second largest depository institution and Colorado's largest locally owned bank. FirstBank expanded into California in 1985 and Arizona in 2007 and plan to add even more locations. After 45 years, its commitment to providing a high level of service for its customers and in the community has not changed.