Justin Currie was recently appointed vice president-corporate controller of BNCCORP Inc. Currie joined BNC in 2002 and has previously served as vice president-internal audit/loan review.

BNCCORP, Inc. named Tracy Scott chairman of its board of directors. Scott, a co-founder of the company and member of the board, is resuming the position of chairman, which he previously held from 1987 to 2007. He also served as the company's CEO from 1987 until November 2000. Scott is succeeding Mark Sheffert, who served in that position since January 2008 and was a member of the board since 2004. Sheffert has decided to retire as chairman and a board member to focus on other business opportunities. He is founder, chairman and CEO of Manchester Cos. Inc.

BNCCORP, Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, net interest income was $4,633,000 against $4,645,000 for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes was $5,860,000 against $1,570,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $3,461,000 against $1,210,000 for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per common share were $1.00 against $0.37 for the same period a year ago. Book value per common share was $15.25 against $6.95 for the same period a year ago. The first quarter results reflect higher non-interest income driven primarily by mortgage banking, gains on sales of assets and higher fees and service charges, which were partially offset by slightly lower net interest income and higher non-interest expense when compared to the first quarter of 2012.