GBank in Las Vegas hires former Bank of Idaho leader as its CEO
GBank Financial Holdings in Las Vegas has a new bank CEO.
The company said in a press release that Jeffrey Newgard will also become GBank, effective June 8.
Newgard, who was chairman, president and CEO of Bank of Idaho from 2015 to 2025, will succeed Ed Nigro, who will remain executive chairman. Bank of Idaho was sold to Glacier Bancorp.
“Jeff Newgard’s demonstrated knowledge in banking, capital markets, acquisitions, and creating shareholder value provides a strong foundation for GBank to expand its unique business model while ensuring the growth and [GBank’s] solid performance,” Nigro said in the release.