Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 27, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date (August 27, 2026)
This filing reports a significant executive leadership change within the Company's finance department, specifically the appointment of a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to prepare for a future succession plan.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and personnel changes rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Executive Appointment: The Board appointed Byron Pollan as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2026.
- Succession Planning: Mr. Pollan is designated to succeed Ron Copher as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer upon Mr. Copher's retirement, currently planned for mid-2027.
- Transition Arrangement: Mr. Copher will remain with the Company in an advisory role to support the transition.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company highlighted Mr. Pollan's 27 years of experience in banking and financial services, including his tenure as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since January 2017 and prior roles at CIT Bank and Freddie Mac.
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company's expectations for continued service arrangements with Messrs. Copher and Pollan. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on these statements, as they reflect current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Risks: The filing directs readers to the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a comprehensive list of risks.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact effective date of Byron Pollan's new role (September 1, 2026).
- Confirm the timeline for Ron Copher's retirement (planned for mid-2027) and the duration of his advisory role.
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on the leadership transition.
- Consult the most recent Form 10-K or 10-Q for current financial performance metrics, as this 8-K does not contain financial data.