Lynn Paulson, Fargo
Lynn Paulson, Fargo, is senior vice president and director of agribusiness development for Bell Bank. Paulson’s four decades of experience in banking and financial operations includes starting Citizens State Bank and later merging four banks and three holding companies into Choice Financial.
Paulson financed farm operations and businesses for most of his life. He also operated and still owns a family farm in Benson County, North Dakota. A North Dakota State University graduate, Paulson teaches and speaks regularly at state and regional banking schools, association meetings, commodity group conferences and other events. He also appears regularly on various television, radio and print media to discuss agricultural economic issues, and he writes AgViews – a national award-winning newsletter that offers the latest ag news, trends, tips and expert insight. Paulson is a member of the National Senior Ag Lender Consortium, comprised of senior and tenured ag lenders from across the U.S.
An active community volunteer, Paulson is also a past member of the North Dakota Bankers Board of Directors and Legislative Committee, a past member of the American Bankers Association Rural Ag Bankers Committee, and a past board member of Noridian Mutual Insurance Company. Paulson has served on the HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings/Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Board since January 2022.