First American State Bank and its executives pride themselves on being a community centered bank and work diligently to improve the lives of our customers, employees, vendors, and community. As a responsible financial institution, we believe giving back to our community is important.
Awards and Honors
- Volunteers of America Special Friend Award – The Village Toy Drive and Michelle Gruber (2023)
- National Philanthropy Day – Honoree – The Village Toy Drive (2020)
- Colorado Ethics in Business Awards – Daniel L. Ritchie Award Finalist – Jay Davidson (2009, 2010)
- DBJ Power Book Finalist – Banking & Finance – Jay Davidson (2007, 2008, 2009)
- Arthritis Foundation – Fantastic Four – Jay Davidson (2009)
- DBJ 25 Denver-Area Bank Holding Companies (2008-09, 2012)
- DBJ 50 Denver-Area Bank & Savings Association (2005, 2012)
- First American State Bank Fitness Festival – Largest Team (2005)
- Villager’s Man and Woman of the Year– Jay and Kristina Davidson (2004)
- Colorado Outstanding Business Award by the Colorado Association of Partners in Education, business recipient in Congressional District 6 – Jay and Kristina Davidson (2004)
- Arapahoe House Honoree as Pillars of the Community- Jay and Kristina Davidson (2000)
- DBJ Top Banks & Savings Association (2007)
- DBJ Top Bank Holding Company (2004)
- DBJ Who’s Who in Banking and Finance – Jay Davidson (2000)
- Marquis Who’s Who in the West – Jay Davidson (1994-Present)
- Marquis Who’s Who in the World – Jay Davidson (1995-Present)
- Marquis Who’s Who in Finance and Industry – Jay Davidson (1996-Present)
Board Positions
- First American State Bank Fitness Festival – Founder – Jay and Kristina Davidson (2001–2013)
- Board member and Chairman of the Board, Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) – Jay Davidson (1999 – 2007, 2006)
- Kempe Children’s Foundation – Director, Treasurer – Jay Davidson (1996–2004)
- American Heart Association – Jay Davidson
Proud Sponsors
- The Village Toy Drive – Founder, Presenting Sponsor (2014-Present)
- Western Fantasy benefiting Volunteers of America Colorado (1997-Present)
- Children’s Diabetes Foundation (2023-Present)
- American Heart Association (1996-Present)
- Kemp Foundation (1995-Present)
- Colorado Center for Performing Arts (1995-Present)
- First American State Bank Fitness Festival – Title Sponsor (2000-2013)
- Cherry Creek Schools Fitness Festival – Platinum Sponsor (2014-2016)
- The Adoption Exchange Fantasy Ball – Bronze Sponsor (2002, 2011-12)
- JHL KIDS Classic – Silver Sponsor (2012-2014) Bronze Sponsor (2016)
- Arapahoe House (1997-2011)
- John Elway Foundation (1994)
- Junior League of Denver – Holiday Mart – (1990-1993)