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Honoring the life and legacy of J. Robert “Bob” Young

For more than 50 years, Bob Young built Alpine Bank on a foundation of compassion and community connection. His vision created more than a bank; it created a culture where caring
for others comes first.

As we celebrate Bob’s remarkable life, we invite you to share your thoughts, memories and stories. Whether it’s a moment of kindness, a lesson learned or simply what Bob meant to you, your words will help honor his enduring spirit and inspire future generations.

Because as Bob often reminded us: “the most valuable thing one person can give to another is caring. When you care, everything else just follows.”

Let’s keep that promise alive, together.

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Jay Rickstrew Jay Rickstrew from Rifle wrote on January 7, 2026 at 2:20 am
My career started with Alpine Bank after spending four years at a national bank. I will admit I wasn’t sure banking was the right fit for me but it didn’t take very long to realize Alpine Bank was very different. What I thought was the next job turned it a 31 plus year career with an organization that values its employees, communities and customers. I could not have asked for a better role model than Bob. One of my takeaways is that when you do things for others because it is the right thing to do and it comes from your heart it will come back in ways you would never expect. I could never thank you enough for what you have done for me and my family.
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