Alerus Financial is pleased to announce the promotion of Cindy Russell to BSA Officer, Kim Lazur to Fraud Manager and the new hire of Annie Berge as a relationship banker at its Express location in downtown Grand Forks.
Previously a fraud analyst, Russell is now responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, customer identification, and anti-terrorist efforts. Additionally, she is also responsible for ensuring Alerus Financial employees meet all training requirements defined by regulations.
Russell has almost 30 years experience in the banking industry, 23 of those with Alerus. She has worked in several areas at Alerus including loan operations, special credit, and fraud. Russell received a degree from Aakers Business College and lives in Grand Forks with her husband, Randy. They have one grown daughter.
Previously a fraud analyst, Lazur now oversees the fraud department, including minimizing fraud exposure, implementing fraud prevention initiatives, and identifying news systems to support fraud detection..
Lazur joined Alerus 23 years ago and has held many positions with Alerus Financial including teller, proof operator, recon specialist, and working in special credit. She currently lives in rural Hatton, ND. Lazur and her husband, Dan, have three children.
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Berge is primarily responsible for providing banking services to the small business customer segment. This includes generating new business opportunities and maintaining in-depth knowledge of all small business financial products and services offered at Alerus.
Berge previously was a personal banker with Wells Fargo in Mankato, MN. She received a marketing degree from the University of Minnesota and currently lives in Grand Forks with her husband, Mick.
