Shelly Bristol Named 2025 Citizen of the Year

At FMS Bank, we’ve always believed that community banking is about more than transactions. It’s about relationships. It’s about showing up for the people and places we call home. And nobody embodies that belief more than Fort Morgan Branch President Shelly Bristol.

We are beyond proud to share that Shelly has been named the 2025 Citizen of the Year by the Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce, an honor voted on by the Chamber’s 146 members and one that reflects years of consistent, selfless service to the Fort Morgan, Colorado community.

 
A Community Banking Champion

If something good is happening in Fort Morgan, there’s a good chance Shelly is part of it. From her involvement with the Optimist Club to her active role with the Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce and countless organizations in between, Shelly has made community a way of life, not just a talking point. She doesn’t wait to be asked. She shows up, she gets involved, and she quietly makes sure things get done. Fort Morgan is a better place because of her.

A Local Fort Morgan Leader

Shelly’s commitment to service doesn’t stop when she walks through the door at FMS Bank. Recently promoted to Branch President at our Fort Morgan branch location, Shelly brings that same energy, care, and dedication to every customer she serves. Her promotion is a reflection of her years of hard work, her deep knowledge of this community, and her genuine passion for helping people navigate their financial lives with confidence.

For Shelly, it’s never just been a job. It’s been an opportunity, every single day, to make a meaningful difference.

At FMS Bank, community banking isn’t a marketing word. It’s the reason we exist. We open our doors every day to serve the people and businesses that make Fort Morgan and the surrounding Northeastern Colorado area thrive. Shelly is the living embodiment of that mission, and seeing her recognized in this way fills our entire team with pride.

This award belongs to Shelly, but in many ways, it belongs to Fort Morgan too. It’s a reminder of what’s possible when someone decides to give more than they take.

Congratulations, Shelly. Thank you for everything you do for this community and for FMS Bank. We are honored to have you on our team.