Glacier Bancorp, Inc. announced that it has retained a executive search firm to advise the Board of Directors on potential internal and external candidates for a successor to Michael J. Blodnick as President and Chief Executive Officer. To enable an orderly and effective leadership transition, Mr. Blodnick has advised the Board well in advance of his intention to retire. Mr. Blodnick will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer until a successor is named and the successful transition of responsibilities has been achieved.

The Board has retained Spencer Stuart, an executive search firm with extensive experience in CEO transitions, to advise the Board on potential internal and external candidates for a successor President and Chief Executive Officer.