BOULDER, Colo. (December 8, 2025) – Flatirons Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Coursey as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. With over 25 years of banking leadership and operational expertise, Joel brings a strong track record of guiding banks through strategic growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

Joel joins Flatirons Bank following several months of impactful consulting work with the organization, where he quickly demonstrated his ability to align strategic goals with meaningful action. His seamless transition into the COO role reflects the bank's confidence in his leadership and experience.

Throughout his career, Joel has played a pivotal role in driving improvements, creating efficiencies, and scaling operations. Most recently, as COO at Fortis Bank in Denver, he was instrumental in guiding the bank’s growth from $300 million to $1.3 billion in assets.

At Flatirons Bank, Joel will oversee all areas of operations and work closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive efficiency and support the bank's strategic vision. His first major initiative has been leading the bank's upcoming online and mobile banking conversion, launching December 8, 2025. This transformation will enhance the client experience through a more intuitive, secure, and streamlined digital banking platform, one of the bank's key initiatives for the year.

“We are very excited to welcome Joel to Flatirons Bank," said Kent Jones, President and CEO. "His extensive expertise in operational transformation combined with his thoughtful, people-first leadership style align perfectly with our vision of responsible, client-centered growth. Joel's leadership will be instrumental as we expand our capabilities and continue to invest in technology and personalized service that sets us apart in the market.”

Flatirons Bank remains Boulder County's only locally chartered and locally managed bank, with a commitment to personalized banking, innovative solutions, and local impact. Joel's addition to the executive team reinforces this commitment while positioning the bank for continued growth.

To learn more about Flatirons Bank and its leadership team, visit www.flatirons.bank