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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transitions and Appoints Mary Jayne Crocker to Board of Directors
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., August 19, 2025--Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. ("Bridgewater") (Nasdaq: BWB), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank (the "Bank"), today announced several upcoming executive leadership transitions as part of a thoughtful, well-planned succession strategy designed to support continued organizational growth and leadership continuity:
About this update from Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.
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