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He’s got a little street cred.

Meet Lee — horse rancher, entrepreneur, and financial wiz who knows the ups and downs and sideways of running a business. Lee owned and managed a beer distributorship, and successfully navigated it through some brutally tough times. Oh, by the way, he’s our founder and CEO. And we’re happy he’s back in the saddle leading the charge here at the Fort.

Lee Garlach, CEO

Business Support At The Fort.

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Fortress Bank’s Business Summit is a full-day event for business owners to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. Hear from successful entrepreneurs and a standout keynote speaker, all in one inspiring day.

Oct 01

    It really takes strong partnerships to get our projects to work. Fortress has been a huge support in what we’re doing.

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    Elyce Billany; Fortress Bank Marketing Director who’s side-hustle business was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, chats with “The Best of the Midwest” entrepreneurs, innovators and finance experts.

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