Chief Operations Officer Departs Role, CEO to Temporarily Assume Duties

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First Interstate BancSystem's COO, Kristina Robbins, is stepping down from her operational role, transitioning to an advisory position, with the CEO temporarily assuming her duties until a successor is appointed.

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• COO Departs Operational Role

  Kristina Robbins' employment as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer was terminated without cause, effective May 11, 2026.

• Transition to Executive Advisor

  Ms. Robbins will serve as an Executive Advisor to the CEO until August 1, 2026, assisting with the transition of her responsibilities.

• CEO to Temporarily Assume COO Duties

  CEO James Reuter will fulfill the COO responsibilities until a successor is appointed, indicating a temporary leadership gap.

• Separation Agreement Details

  A Transition and Separation Agreement provides for continued compensation during the advisory period and separation benefits, including one year's salary and benefits, upon her full departure.

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Kristina Robbins, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, is transitioning out of her operational role, effective immediately, and will serve as an Executive Advisor to the CEO until August 1, 2026, before her full separation. The CEO, James Reuter, will temporarily take on the COO responsibilities. This change in a key C-suite position introduces uncertainty regarding operational leadership and succession planning, and the temporary assumption of duties by the CEO could indicate a lack of immediate internal replacement.