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Fargo
BaNK Dacotah Bank would like to welcome Patrick

Erickson as market president. Erickson
began his career with Bremer Bank as an
agricultural banker intern in 2006. Erickson
graduated from North Dakota State University
HAPPENINGS in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in
agricultural economics.

Aberdeen, SD West Fargo Patrick Erickson
Dacotah Bank is excited to continue supporting students with its Mike Bannach recently joined First Western
annual scholarship program. This year, Dacotah Bank will award Bank & Trust. Mike is a SVP commercial
one outstanding high school graduate a top scholarship of $10,000. banker. He brings 34 years of experience to
In addition, twenty-nine individual scholarships of $2,000 each First Western and has a wealth of knowledge
will be distributed across Dacotah Bank’s market areas, which span in banking and finance. Mike attended the
three states: South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Detailed University of North Dakota and received his
criteria for scholarship selection can be found in the application. bachelor's degrees in accountancy and business
administration.
Dacotah Bank is committed to helping young people in its Mike Bannach
communities pursue higher education. To be eligible, high school
seniors must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution in Williston
South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota, and the applicant or American State Bank & Trust Company
an immediate family member must hold an account with Dacotah recently promoted Jessica Prescott-Wood to
Bank. customer service and sales assistant officer.
For more information or to apply, visit dacotahbank.com/ Prescott-Wood joined the ASB team in May of
scholarships. 2020 as a teller and was promoted soon after to
teller supervisor.
Aberdeen, SD American State Bank & Trust Company is Jessica Prescott-Wood
In recognition of its dedication to employees and their families, excited to welcome Naomi Hinojos as its new
Dacotah Bank has again been named one of the Best Banks to human resource officer. Hinojos came to ASB
Work For by American Banker! This marks the seventh consecutive from Howard Lake, Minnesota with a BA in
year Dacotah Bank has received this honor and is proud to be communication.
ranked #52 on this year’s list. In the past three years, our rankings American State Bank & Trust Company
have been #31, #28, and #39, demonstrating our commitment to is proud to announce that Mineral Services
excellence. Dacotah Bank strives to be one of the best banks to Officer, Adam Coughlin, has earned the
work for and an employer of choice throughout our territory. This Registered Mineral Manager (RMM) Naomi Hinojos
recognition is a testament to the bank’s efforts to center its focus certification from the National Association
around employees, communities, customers, and shareholders. of Royalty Owners (NARO). The RMM
certification is designed for individuals looking
The Best Banks to Work For program, initiated in 2013 by to deepen their foundational understanding
American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes of mineral ownership and management
and honors US banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. Full concepts. To qualify, RMM candidates must
results of this year’s program are available at AmericanBanker.com successfully pass Exam 1 and complete at least
and in the November issue of American Banker Magazine.
50 educational credit hours, which must be
preceded by 1 hour of ethics education credit.
Adam Coughlin

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