Director Position 2: Mountain Plains Matthew Pletcher

Matthew Pletcher

Age as of March 1, 2026:       52

Residence Location:  Windsor, Colorado

Place of Operation: Windsor, Colorado

Business Experience: For the last 5 years I have been an owner/manager for Quality Well and Pump. I have worked here since 2010 and became an owner in 2022. I manage the day-to-day operations as well as all of the banking relationships. I sell materials and services as well as managing those operations, along with working in all aspects of the business from human resources to purchasing. I also purchase all the equipment needed for day-to-day business operations. Currently we employ 55 people and are just opening a new location in Sterling, Colorado. We are very progressive and look to becoming more of a regional company in the future. Before this, I spent 15 years in the banking industry doing loans primarily in the agricultural industry. I provided financing for bank stock loans, large ag overline loans, ag operating loans, as well as real estate loans. I grew up on a farm in Yuma, CO and started my own agricultural operation in 2004 which consists of a dryland operation of millet, corn, wheat, and milo.   

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Finance 

Current Boards: 

• Lindsay Dealer Council 
• Quality Well and Pump

Strategic & Visionary Thinking: I am very strategic on forward thinking, and very detailed about how current day decisions or lack of making those decisions can affect us. Every decision has an impact not only on today but in the future, and you must look at those decisions with a very open mind. Visionary thinking must not only be looked at from a Board perspective, but also from a customer/employee perspective to align with good customer experience as well as a positive work environment. 

Corporate Governance: I am very strategic on forward thinking, and very detailed about how current day decisions or lack of making those decisions can affect us. Every decision has an impact not only on today but in the future, and you must look at those decisions with a very open mind. Visionary thinking must not only be looked at from a Board perspective, but also from a customer/employee perspective to align with good customer experience as well as a positive work environment.

Financial Expertise: I have a strong interest in financial aspects of business and have built my career around them. I have a good understanding of financial principles and use those every day in both my business and personal operations. Not only did my formal education help me with the understanding of all financial reports but my previous and current career require me to understand these reports and use them in my decision process.

Communication: I am a strong communicator. I have the ability not only to explain complex concepts but also put them into real basic terms for individuals that may not have an extensive financial background or understanding. Communication of both positive and negative issues is inherent in the business world today and you must be able to share both in a manner that will be advantageous for all parties involved. Working through change is a very important aspect in any business today.

Technology: Technology and the use of it today are in high demand. All aspects of business and life today revolve around the advancement of technology and how it affects our life. The new generation of business owners today are very technologically savvy and AI is starting to have a large impact on businesses. Understanding how to implement and adapt to technology in your life/business is a very important part of all business today.   

Human Resource Management: With the changing workforce and the new generation of workers, human resource management is one of the top factors today. As laws/regulations continue to change, implementing those changes into your business becomes a big part of employee stability and tenure. This issue is very progressive today and will continue to be into the future.

Risk Management: Identifying, analyzing, and assessing risk is very important from a leadership role. In my career today the risks change every day. You must be adverse in order to reduce or mitigate risk so that your business can become resilient in both good times and bad. It is no different in the lending/banking world. The risk that customers take must be inherent of the risks that the financial institution is willing to take as well. Management of these risks is a fast-moving target given the markets of today. One must be able to adapt in a timely manner to these changes and implement strategies to help minimize these risks.

Leadership: Leadership has always been a strong trait of mine. Without strong leadership and a sense of direction, the team will not succeed. Leadership consists of a combination of all the above factors with a common goal in mind. Setting clear goals and getting the support of all employees that are trying to achieve these goals will help empower and motivate the group to act as one. The creation of a cohesive team will engage the employees to work and achieve a common goal. A leader needs to be able to make this happen.