Since joining Bridgewater Bank in 2018, Katie Klug has expanded the treasury management team from a solo operation to 11 members. With her dedicated support to new businesses and clients, St. Paul-based Bridgewater has grown into one of the largest banks in Minnesota. Her direct influence on the treasury management product line has allowed Bridgewater to capture larger clients from competitors. Over the past year, Klug and her team have sold more than 580 products, onboarded more than 220 new relationships, and opened more than 1,300 new accounts with a collective balance of more than $104 million in deposits. Klug oversees Bridgewater’s branch network, ensuring that retail clients receive top-line services. Peers describe her leadership as “people-first,” driving outstanding results as well as elevated performance and morale in those around her.