Nicole Kirchner joined Bell Bank, Fargo, N.D., as president of the lakes area in Detroit Lakes, Minn. .Kirchner has experience in banking and leadership, with a background in business development, relationship management and community engagement. Kirchner’s “expertise, leadership and the ability to connect personally with her team make her an excellent fit for this role,” said Todd Zabel, community banking director for the $15 billion bank. “She also has a proven ability to bring people together, build strong relationships and create opportunities across communities.”