Kelly Skalicky has been named president of Stearns Bank N.A., St. Cloud, Minn. Skalicky is the daughter of Stearns Chairman and CEO Norm Skalicky.
Kelly Skalicky most recently served the bank as senior vice president and director of SBA lending. She also has been the company’s general counsel for the past six years, though she’s provided legal counsel to the bank for two decades.
“I am humbled and honored to accept this new role,” Skalicky said. “It is a privilege and, frankly, an enormous amount of fun for me to work with my father on a daily basis, and I relish this new opportunity. As CEO and Chairman, Norm will continue to drive Stearns’ trademark entrepreneurial determination to ‘Get the Job Done!’ through his unparalleled ability to inspire innovation and top performance.”
“Get the Job Done,” is Norm Skalicky’s signature mantra. Norm Skalicky has led the bank since 1964.
“2018 promises to be an even bigger year for Stearns Bank, as we roll out new, customized small business solutions for our customers, said Norm Skalicky. “I have full confidence in Kelly’s ability to lead Stearns to new heights. Not only is she smart and fiercely competitive, she possesses a strength of character that allows her to overcome the biggest challenges with grace. She makes me and everyone here at Stearns Bank proud to be part of this organization.”
Stearns Bank, founded in 1912, is a $2 billion, independently-owned financial institution with locations in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona; it specializes in small business lending and equipment financing.
Norm Skalicky was the subject a BankBeat feature in 2013.
In 2017, Stearns Bank was recognized as the No. 1 top performing bank in its peer group by both American Banker Magazine and the Independent Community Bankers of America. Stearns was also named to Minnesota Business Magazine’s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.
“Our employees are the backbone of Stearns Bank and inspire me every day with their relentless determination and personal commitment to do more and do extra for each customer,” said Kelly Skalicky. “They are endlessly resourceful, hard-working, and innovative, constantly developing new ways to give our customers the very best, fastest and most accessible financing and banking experience possible.”
Skalicky was stand-out athlete in high school: she was a six-year starter for the Albany Huskies, who made four state tournament appearances. She led her team to a state championship in 1981, the year she was named Miss Basketball.