Each week, we will profile an innovative leader featured in the 2023 edition of Az Business Leaders magazine. Today, meet Seth Philbin, lead business advisor for Alerus.


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Seth Philbin, Alerus

Background: Philbin joined Alerus in 2009 and has more than 20 years of financial industry experience. As a lead business advisor for the East Valley, he serves as the trusted point of contact for business clients and works closely with experts across Alerus to deliver comprehensive financial advice and access to the company’s full suite of diversified financial services.

Leadership style: “I like to lead by example. It is very easy to tell someone what to do. Showing people how to do something makes a much greater impact.”

Leadership values: “Integrity. Your business values must align with your personal values. When you focus on doing the right thing, you’ll also be more successful.”

Best actor to play you in a movie: “Will Ferrell. I have a dry, but silly sense of humor that he could take to the next level.”


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