Michele Sursely

Michele Sursely is First Vice President and Portfolio Manager at West Bank, based in Rochester, MN, where she manages client investment portfolios and supports relationship management for individuals and business clients. She is recognized for her strong focus on customer retention and personalized service within the banking and investment management sector, emphasizing the needs of the local community.

With nearly a decade at West Bank, Michele joined the institution in 2013 after a distinguished 29-year tenure as a Business Sales Associate at Wells Fargo Bank NA. Her current role centers on portfolio oversight, asset allocation strategy, and client advisory, particularly across commercial banking, consumer banking, and trust services - all core areas of West Bank's operations.

Michele holds degrees from John Marshall Senior High School and Rochester Community and Technical College, grounding her expertise in community banking and investment portfolio management. She is also credited with contributing to West Bank's successful expansion in Minnesota and active community partnerships, reflecting her commitment to both financial stewardship and local development.