Sarah Nupdal

Sarah Nupdal serves as the Senior Vice President, Director of Banking Legal at Bell Bank. In her role, she leads what she refers to as “the dream team” in providing legal guidance and expertise to the core banking business lines across the organization. Sarah is passionate about risk management, creating efficiencies and collaboration. As an impactful leader, Sarah is continuously building up those around her. She is a habitual goal setter and cares deeply about building positive momentum and creating a significant impact, both professionally and personally. Sarah earned her undergraduate business degree and her law degree (cum laude) from the University of North Dakota. She is a graduate the United Way’s 35 under 35 Women’s Leadership Program and was named to Prairie Business Magazine’s Top 25 Women in Business in 2022. She gives her time and talents by serving on the board of directors for BIO Girls. She truly believes in the empowerment of women, staring with building their confidence, faith and empathy at a young age. Her passion for giving back has also led to volunteer opportunities with UND, the United Way and other non-profits in the community. Sarah is an original Fargonean and is proud to reside in her hometown with her husband Nick and their three children, Emerson (2016), Roman (2017) and Asher (2023). You can typically find her planning her next adventure, teaching her kids the art of losing (she is a self-proclaimed board and card game champion!) or curled up with a good book. You can find her on Instagram, LinkedIn</a and Facebook</a.