First Interstate BancSystem ousts general counsel Kirk Jensen; no successor named
First Interstate BancSystem terminated Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary Kirk D. Jensen involuntarily and without cause, effective July 9, 2026. The company said the departure was not due to any disagreement over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices, and plans a national search for a replacement while other in-house lawyers perform the role.
Key points
- Kirk D. Jensen's employment ended effective July 9, 2026, involuntarily and without cause.
- Jensen held the roles of Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary.
- The company expects to run a national search for a replacement; in-house lawyers will cover the role until a successor is appointed.
- The company said the termination was not the result of any disagreement over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices.
The filing
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