Jerry moved to Montana in 1965. He attended Concordia College and graduated with a B.S. Degree from the University of Montana. He began his career with Flathead Bank in 1975 and has worked there ever since. In July 2007, Jerry Bygren was promoted to the position of President for Flathead Bank in Bigfork.
Jerry has always been active in his community volunteering for the Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers & Sisters, Bigfork Volunteer Fire Dept., Bigfork Youth Baseball, Bigfork Booster Club, Bigfork Development Co and much more.