TWIN CITIES AUGUST 2014

alumni news D ED IC AT ED T O KEEPING YO U CO NN EC T ED T O N EW S AN D I NFO R M AT ION AT U . S . BAN K

On August 26, 2014, alumni from the Twin Cities came together for the USB Alumni

Luncheon led by Twin Cities Market President Phillip Trier and Chairman, President

and CEO Richard Davis.

Alumni meet in Minneapolis for

U.S. Bank Alumni Luncheon

On August 26, 2014, nearly 700 alumni from Minneapolis came together for the annual USB Alumni luncheon recognizing each other and their careers with U.S. Bank.

Prior to the luncheon, alumni had the opportunity to visit informa-tional tables to learn about volun-teer opportunities, the Return to Work program, technology, Re-alSteps, USB alumni news and the Get Green with US program.

Following the luncheon a presen-tation was made by special guest speakers, Twin Cities Market President Phillip Trier and Chair-man, President and CEO Richard Davis. Phillip summarized the market updates for the Twin Cites market and Richard presented an update on U.S. Bank.

Executive Vice President, Director of Employee Engagement and Leadership Development Mary Blegen, gave an overview of the USB Alumni Program and hon-ored alumni Rosella Marstein and Norb Conzemius, honoring their careers at U.S. Bank.

This event was one of 15 held in 2014 in which alumni and long standing employees were hon-ored for their years of service. To learn more about the USB Alumni program, visit usbank.com/alumni.

IN THIS ISSUE: Alumni Lunch Recap 1 Director’s Note 2 Market Update 2 Volunteer 2 Faces in the Crowd 3 Service Recognition 3 Event Photos 3 Save the Date 4 About the Hosts 4 Submit News 4

Chairman, President and CEO Richard Davis

Twin Cities Market Presi-dent Phillip Trier

MESSAGE FROM ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Karon Fitzhugh

What a joy and pleasure it was to be in Minneapolis and visit with our alumni. We are thrilled to be able to offer this luncheon program to our Twin Cities alumni. The luncheon is truly a special occasion where we can reconnect with one another and be updated on the community and company that we share in common. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your lives and lead this fabu-lous program. Please let me know your comments and suggestions as we are here to be of assistance to you. Sincerely, Karon Fitzhugh Director of Alumni Engagement 1-866-680-2586 alumni@usbank.com

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Twin

Cities

Market At-A-Glance Employees: 10,662 Branded ATMs: 415 Branch offices: 94

(As of July 2014) Source: Company reports

Volunteer with US! To join the U.S. Bank Volunteers initiative and get connected with local volunteer opportunities, please contact us at 1-866-680-2586, or email us at alumni@usbank.com. Check the Twin Cities Market Highlights page on the U.S. Bank Alumni website frequently for volunteer opportunities unique to your area.

The pink and white lady’s

slipper is the state flower of

Minnesota.

The red pine is the state tree

of Minnesota.

CONNECTING ALUMNI WITH COLLEAGUES AND COMMUNITY

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Rosella Marstein was honored

at the Twin Cities Alumni event

held on August 26, 2014. Rosel-

la retired after 46 years with U.S.

Bank. Rosella’s career started

as a savings teller and took her

to Cash Vault Services. Rosella

and her late husband, Chester,

enjoyed 47 years of marriage.

Rosella has two children, four

grandchildren and eight great

grandchildren.

Norb Conzemius was also hon-

ored at the luncheon. Norb re-

tired from U.S. Bank after a 27-

year banking career, during

which he held various leadership

roles including vice president and

division head of Commercial

Banking. Norb and his wife, Mary

Ellen, will celebrate 50 years of

marriage in 2015. Norb and Mary

Ellen have three children and

four grandchildren.

Faces in the Crowd: Rosella Marstein and Norb Conzemius

TWIN CITIES ALUMNI LUNCHEON: IN THE WORDS OF THE ATTENDEES

“I like to get together with old friends.”

– Alumna Julie Foley

“This is our 5th year…it’s reminiscing the good ole’ days.”

– Alumni Allan and Karen Skelton

“To see old friends and make new acquaintances and listen to

Richard speak, and the food! When you’ve retired you need

outings such as this.”

– Alumnae Barbara Pass, Catherine Tostenson & Sandra Gore

“I have been coming for six years. I like the speakers; very

interesting…I think it is the best bank.”

– Alumnus George Sanders

“It’s my first luncheon as an opportunity arose to come this

time and the timing worked this year.”

– Alumnus Myron Patrow

“Last year was my first time attending and I really enjoyed my-

self. I didn’t know why I hadn’t come sooner.”

– Alumnus Gary Johnson

“It’s my seventh year attending. I’m come to see people I

worked with, it’s fun to reunite.”

– Alumna Jane Syverson

“It’s fun to reconnect with people we worked with.”

– Alumnus Robert Stehlik

“I’ve come to all of the luncheons. I enjoy meeting old friends

and visiting with them.”

– Alumnus Duane Ostlund

“I have attended ever since they started; it’s fun to catch up.”

– Alumna Tonya Cox

“I come to see old acquaintances, I come every year.”

– Alumna Mae Kushlan

CELEBRATING COMMITMENT We were proud to honor current employees with 42 years or more of service at the 2014 Twin Cities Alumni Luncheon. Leading the way were Roger Seaborg with 54 years of service and Mary Litke with 51 years of service.

We are proud to call Rosella and Norb U.S. Bank Alumni.

The 2015 Twin Cities Alumni Luncheon will be held on Friday, August 21. For luncheon details, go to usbank.com/alumni. Invitations will be mailed four to six weeks prior to the event. If you are not already on the alum-ni mailing list, please contact us at 1-866-680-2586 or email us at alumni@usbank.com.

alumni news MANAGING EDITOR: Arielle Goldberg, Internal Communications Manager CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Pam Seppelt, Alumni Program Assistant Director Send article suggestions and photos to alumni@usbank.com or mail to: Pam Seppelt 205 South Fifth Street Springfield, IL 62701

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SAVE THE DATE: 2015 TWIN CITIES ALUMNI LUNCHEON

Friday, August 21, 2015

About this year’s Twin Cities Alumni Luncheon hosts:

Richard Davis | Davis, age 56, is chairman, president and chief executive officer of U.S. Bancorp, a financial services holding com-pany with more than $403 billion in total assets and businesses across the United States, Canada and Europe. U.S. Bancorp is headquartered in Minneapolis and is the parent company of U.S. Bank, which has 3,176 full-service banking offices and 5,022 ATMs in 25 states. U.S. Bancorp is also the parent company of Elavon, a leader in the payment processing industry. U.S. Bancorp and its employees are dedicated to improving the communities they serve, for which the company earned the 2011 Spirit of America Award, the high-est honor bestowed on a compa-ny by United Way. U.S. Bancorp was also awarded the 2013 Free-dom award which is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Department of Defense to em-ployers for their support of their employees who serve in the Na-tional Guard and Reserve. Davis began his banking career as a teller at age 18, worked his way through college and now leads the nation’s 5th largest commercial bank. He became CEO of U.S. Bancorp in 2006, previously having been a senior executive with the organization and its predecessors since 1993. He chairs U.S. Bancorp’s manag-ing committee, the 15 highest-ranking executives within the organization. Davis has been an influencing force in the banking industry for 38 years. His leadership and prudent approach to financial management has garnered na-

tional and international praise for U.S. Bancorp, which has emerged as strong and stable following one of the most difficult chapters in banking history. His outstanding leadership skills were recognized as he was named the “2010 Executive of the Year” by the Twin Cities Business Journal and “2010 Banker of the Year” by the American Banker. During his career Davis has held executive level positions with Bank of America and Security Pacific Bank, both in Los Angeles, and with legacy organizations of today’s U.S. Bancorp, which in-clude the former Firstar Corpora-tion in Milwaukee and Star Banc Corporation in Cincinnati. Davis’ enthusiasm for his industry is equally prevalent in his civic and philanthropic commitments. Davis serves on the boards of the Twin Cities YMCA, Minneapolis Art Institute, University of Minne-sota Foundation, Greater MSP, National American Red Cross, University of San Diego and the Financial Services Roundtable. He is Chairman of the board for the Minnesota Business Partner-ship, The Clearing House and Itasca Group. He also serves as the lead director of Xcel Energy Inc. and serves as chairman of the board of U.S. Bancorp. Davis has been honored by the Banking and Finance Division of the UJA-Federation of New York and has been the recipient of the Presi-dent’s Lifetime Volunteer Service Award. In 2011, he received the Henrickson’s Award for Ethical Leadership. Davis earned a bachelor's degree in economics from California State University at Fullerton, and is married and the father of three adult children and has three grandchildren.

Phillip Trier, Twin Cities Market President | Phillip Trier serves as Twin Cities Market President at U.S. Bank and also manages the company’s commercial banking business in the Twin Cities. He is responsible for leading the $10 million to $500 million business segment in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding Metropolitan area. The Commercial Banking Group serves private, public, non-profit and multi-national business-es. Trier also oversees U.S. Bank’s business activities in the Twin Cities market, supervises the company’s regional board in the Twin Cities, chairs the Twin Cities Foundation and leads the Twin Cities-based market committee, a group of local senior leaders rep-resenting the company’s key lines of business and staff functions. Trier joined U.S. Bank in June 2000 and has held numerous positions within Wholesale Bank-ing. Trier serves on the board of direc-tors of Gillette Children’s Special-ty Hospital, the Minneapolis Re-gional Chamber of Commerce and the Minneapolis Downtown Council. He’s also active with Junior Achievement, Special Olympics Minnesota, American Heart Association, United Way and Habitat for Humanity. Trier holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN and is a graduate of the Pa-cific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington in Seat-tle, where he graduated with hon-ors. Trier, his wife, and their three children reside in the Minneapolis area.