We are proud to introduce this week’s Career Spotlight, Lisa Pederson! Lisa has worked for First Bank & Trust for over 12 years and currently serves as Assistant Vice President and Director of Card Services. In her time with the organization, Lisa has held a variety of roles, all of which have provided invaluable experiences.…

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Meet Kristina Lankow, Sales and Marketing Manager at the Swiftel Center. Kristina joined the team at the Swiftel Center in 2015 and it was the perfect way to satisfy her creative background in design and writing with a passion for customer service and live entertainment. Kristina graduated from Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) with a Bachelor…

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Brookings native, Erika Klein is the Learning & Development Manager at First Bank & Trust. She graduated from SDSU in 2006 with a degree in German and minors Business and Communication Studies & Theatre. Erika has a passion for people and loves helping others grow their skills! Name: Erika Klein Title: Learning & Development Manager Hometown: Brookings, SD…

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Ben joined the A1 Development team in the fall of 2019 and has a strong background in the food production industry. Ben grew up on a small grain and beef cattle ranch in western South Dakota, and worked closely with his family as they managed a restaurant and catering business in his hometown. Ben received…

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Meet Tanner DeKam, the Branch Manager at Great Western Bank in Brookings. After graduating from SDSU, Tanner started his work within the financial industry where he found his passion and interest for helping people! Name: Tanner Dekam Title: Branch Manger Hometown: Edgerton, MN Company: Great Western Bank – Brookings What are your responsibilities? Tanner is…

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Meet Shane Andersen, a Real Estate Agent with the Brookings Home Team powered by Century 21 Krogman & CO. Shane started working full time in real estate in 2009 and has won the Century 21 Quality Service Award every year since 2010. He has held positions on the South Dakota Association of Realtors at the…

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