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Bullock Appoints Nystuen to Board of Regents

Nystuen has served as the Board Chair for Flathead Valley Community College and is market president of Glacier Bank

By Beacon Staff
Glacier Bank President Robert Nystuen, pictured Friday, May 16, 2014 in Lakeside. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Gov. Steve Bullock has appointed Bob Nystuen of Lakeside to the state Board of Regents, which oversees the Montana university system.

Bullock announced Nystuen’s appointment Friday. Board members are generally appointed for a seven-year term.

Nystuen has served as the Board Chair for Flathead Valley Community College and is market president of Glacier Bank.

He replaces Bozeman Mayor Jeff Krauss. Krauss was appointed in 2012 to fill the last three years of the term vacated by Clay Christian, who is now the commissioner of higher education.

Nystuen stepped down from the FVCC board July 27 because he felt it would not be appropriate to hold a position on both boards. Nystuen has served on the FVCC board since 2002.

“It’s going to be tough to let go of that connection here but on the other hand if I can help the folks across the state of Montana with the regents, I’m ready to assume that challenge,” he told the Beacon.

He said he looks forward to bringing insight on two-year colleges to the board of regents, as well as 40 years of community banking experience.

“Growth and economic prosperity comes through education, especially higher education,” he said.

“The office of commissioner of higher education has a great team and the university system is strong these days.”

The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.

“My goal with the board is to be a strong contributing member,” he said.

Nystuen is a native of North Dakota and graduated from North Dakota State University in 1975 with a degree in agricultural economics.

The Associated Press contributed reporting to this story.