Bank Forward and Insure Forward are pleased to announce that Jessica Galt, Cory King, and Jaramie Schoepp have been named recipients of the 2025 Bill Brown Award, the highest honor a Forward employee can receive for outstanding service.
To be nominated, an employee must deliver a high standard of customer service or service support, go above and beyond the call of duty to take care of the customer and build relationships, and/or do something that demonstrates leadership, teamwork or dedication to their community or the Forward organization.
Jessica Galt serves as a Mortgage Loan Officer, AVP at Bank Forward in Valley City, joining the Forward team in 2017. Jessica’s peers had this to say about her per their nominations:
Jess is a fantastic mortgage lender, coworker, and all-around great person. She provides high-quality customer service and builds strong relationships with her clients. She puts in multiple hours behind the scenes but never expects any recognition in return, but DESERVES it wholeheartedly. She is always willing to help others and is such a joy to be around. She also represents Bank Forward well by her involvement in trade groups and local charitable organizations. Jess is an excellent example of the Bill Brown Way and I am grateful to spend my days with her!
Cory King serves as an Insurance Sales Agent in Grand Forks and has been with Insure Forward since 2013. Per nominations received, Cory’s peers had this to say about him:
Cory is very professional, an excellent sales agent, knowledgeable, and extremely pleasant. He consistently demonstrates dedication to both his colleagues and clients. No matter the situation, he puts the needs of his clients first, ensuring they feel valued, heard, and supported. He displays patience with ease when dealing with the toughest clients and is kind to everyone he meets. He takes his time to explain things to clients, so they understand, and he is always upfront and honest. Cory’s work with the Forward Foundation is another prime example of the kind and caring person he is. In every way, Cory embodies the qualities we admire most: integrity, teamwork, and a client-first mindset. I am very blessed to work with him every day.
Jaramie Schoepp serves as Chief Commercial Credit Officer, VP in Fargo and has been with Bank Forward since 2019. Per nominations received, Jaramie’s peers had this to say about him:
Jaramie exemplifies true teamwork, going the extra mile for all employees. He is a true professional, prioritizing what is best for our organization, employees, and customers. He is an excellent teacher, always helpful and patient. I am grateful to have Jaramie on our team.
Congratulations, Jessica, Cory & Jaramie, on this much-deserved honor!