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Bank of Utah Named to Utah Business Fast 50

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Bank of Utah was named to the Utah Business Fast 50, ranking No. 35. The recognition is based on five-year revenue and compound annual growth rate.

Key takeaways

  • Bank of Utah ranked No. 35 in the 2026 Utah Business Fast 50.
  • The ranking is determined by compound annual growth rate and total five-year revenue.
  • The bank has operated as an independently owned community bank in Ogden since 1952.
  • Recent honors for the bank include Best of State Best Community Bank and recognition as a top export lender by the SBA Utah.

Bank of Utah has been named one of Utah’s fastest-growing companies, ranking No. 35 in the 2026 Utah Business Fast 50.

The annual Fast 50 awards recognize companies that contribute to the Utah economy through sustained growth. Honorees are ranked based on total five-year revenue and compound annual growth rate.

Bank of Utah Chairman and CEO Benjamin F. Browning stated that the bank's growth is rooted in the relationships team members build with clients. Browning noted that clients seek the capabilities of modern banking alongside personal guidance from people who understand their goals.

Since its founding in Ogden in 1952, the independently owned community bank has expanded its services and reach. The bank has focused on investing in technology, services, and its people to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families, and businesses while maintaining a relationship-centered culture.

The Fast 50 recognition follows several recent honors for Bank of Utah, including being named the 2026 Best of State Best Community Bank and the 2026 Best of Northern Utah Gold for Best Bank and Best Home Mortgage Company.

Other recent recognitions include 2026 Best of Southern Utah Gold for Home Loans and Silver for Best Bank, the S&P Global Market Intelligence 2025 Community Bank Rankings where it ranked No. 17 among banks with $3 billion to $10 billion in assets, the Monitor 2026 Best Company for Community Impact, and the 2026 SBA Utah Top Export Lender designation.

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