Our Team

Joe Fuechtmann

Joe has been with Minnesota National Bank since July 2021.  Joe is a Melrose High School graduate and pursued higher education at St. John's University where he graduated with his Bachelors Degree in Business Management.  Joe is an active member in the Sauk Centre Community, being a volunteer Fire Fighter since 2002 and on the City Council since 2019.

In Joe's free time he coaches Youth Baseball!

Matt Hoeschen

Matt has been with Minnesota National Bank since October 2012. He graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead. On his time off he enjoys spending time with family and friends, and doing anything sports related

"My favorite part of my job is the interactions with teammates and customers."

Mike Traeger

Mike has been with the bank since July 1996 and has specialized in all areas of lending.  In his current role, Mike manages all aspects of lending for the bank.   He also specializes in all types of business and ag financing as well as playing a role in residential home lending. Mike is originally from Melrose and graduated from St Cloud State. He's a proud community supporter and has been in many different organizations over his time with the bank. He currently is active in the Sauk Centre Rotary Club and smaller roles in a number of other organizations.    

Mike is also a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Bank at the University of Pennsylvania where he also received the Wharton Leadership award. Mike and his wife, Missy, have two children - Tommy and Matt.  As a family, they enjoy camping, golfing and the outdoors in general.