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The only Owner’s Rep serving Banks and Credit Unions

Serving the Financial Industry with the design, bid and build of new Headquarters, Branches and Renovations throughout the country.

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We’re on your side.

We are not just experienced financial institution executives. We are not just builders. We are an elite team combining the best of both.

You have a financial institution to lead and manage. We support your internal team as your Owner’s Representative, and represent only you. We sit on your side of the table and bring our national expertise to bear on your project.

DN Branch 360

Structure First looks forward to presenting this "one of a kind" solution to financial institutions throughout the country via our exciting partnership with Diebold Nixdorf.

Bridge The Physical And Digital With The Right Branch Design

So, Why Us?

Why

By working with an Owner’s Representative versus a Design/Build company, our model saves you an average of 20% or more. No embellishment!

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"As we embarked on this transformative journey..."

– Chris Bower, CEO, Endurance Federal Credit Union

"You and your company helped us tremendously with the project..."

– Jeff McCoy, President/CEO, Great Southern Bank

"The planning and construction of our new banking center was a major undertaking..."

– G.C. (Kin) Kinney, III, Oxford Market President, Paragon Bank

"We are very pleased with our new Oxford Banking Center..."

– Robert S. Shaw, Jr., President/CEO, Paragon Bank

"I know Structure First is top notch (I’ve seen it firsthand)! I appreciate you addressing the potential cost increases regarding the tariffs today..."

– Angela Finn, President/CEO, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union

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THIS WEEK: Join us for an in-person conversation as Neil sits down with CESO, INC. Program Director Joe Youst to examine how financial institutions are adapting retail design strategies to evolving customer expectations and behaviors. The program is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. CT, in New Orleans, LA, at Shop! Marketplace, the premier trade event where retail design and in-store experience professionals come together to explore the latest products and solutions that are elevating the in-store shopper experience.

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Happy Anniversary! It was truly an honor to serve as Owner's Representative on behalf of River Valley Credit Union's new 2,500 sq-ft branch, which opened in May 2025 in Middletown, OH. We wish you continued success with this beautiful facility.

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Breaking bread on the Disney Boardwalk with our friends from EPIC Federal Credit Union following a great day at NACUSO’s annual #Reimagine2026, which is being held in Lake Buena Vista, FL, April 27-30.

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In the Field: Eric Corti is on the ground in Hawaii with Diebold Nixdorf Director of Design Doug Diehl as they meet with clients to discuss our DN Branch 360 program.

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Let the good times roll! What a great end to a great day at NACUSO’s annual #Reimagine2026, which is being held in Lake Buena Vista, FL, April 27-30.

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It’s a beautiful thing when work and play come together! As always, Brit Boatright, CCIM and Neil Kool are hard at work, but having the time of their lives at NACUSO’s annual #Reimagine2026, which is being held in Lake Buena Vista, FL, April 27-30.

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We’re looking forward to seeing our clients and colleagues this week at NACUSO's annual hashtag#Reimagine2026, which is being held in Lake Buena Vista, FL, April 27-30.

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Eric is pleased to join forces with Diebold Nixdorf at this week's Hawaii Credit Union League's 2026 Annual Convention, which is being held from April 23 - 25 at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa.

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