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 Bankers on the Move

If you have an announcement that you would like to include, please send it to Carla Bush at carlab@minnbankers.com.


Sofia Solorzano

Profinium is excited to welcome Sofia Solorzano as our new Deposit Operations Assistant. Sofia has a background in banking and several years of customer service within the Healthcare & Public Service Industries. She is excited to return to the banking industry and grow within her role at Profinium!

John Sander

Drake Bank welcomes John Sander as vice president, commercial banker. Sander’s experience in client service will make him an excellent fit for the Bank’s mission to build better futures for the community.

Donna Clarksean

RiverWood Bank is excited to announce the addition of Donna Clarksean as the new Branch Manager of our Big Lake branch. Donna brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the local community.

Erik Heitz

We are excited to welcome Erik Heitz as our newest Senior Relationship Banker. Erik comes to us with a Bachelors Degree in Economics with a background in quality assurance & grant processing in various industries, including extensive experience with PPP loans. Erik is looking forward to providing an amazing customer experience to our customers & pursuing his professional growth within Profinium!

Steve Carnes

After 43 years in the financial services industry, Steve Carnes, market president in Brookings, has announced his retirement from Dacotah Bank. Carnes has had a long career, starting in 1981 as an agricultural banker for the Production Credit Association followed by Norwest Bank in the early 1990’s. He went on to spend six years with First National Bank of South Dakota as vice president-ag banking. Then transitioned to First National Bank North Platte as branch president from 2003-2006. He spent five years as vice president-market manager at Home Federal Bank in Mitchell from 2006-2012. From 2012-2014 he was bank president for ANB Bank in Buffalo, Wyoming. Carnes joined Dacotah Bank in September of 2014 as a special asset manager and in 2015 was promoted to market president.

Chad Bergan

After 31 years, Chad Bergan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has announced his retirement from Dacotah Bank. Bergan joined Dacotah Bank as an internal auditor in 1993 following graduation from college. He was promoted to vice president and controller where he served in that capacity until July of 2008 when he became senior vice president and chief financial officer. Bergan was promoted to executive vice president in January 2020.

David Felch

After forty years of service in the banking industry, including most recently eight years of dedicated leadership at Border Bank, David Felch officially retired on September 3.

Since stepping down as CEO of Border Bank on January 1, 2023, David served as Advisor to the CEO, offering valuable guidance and leadership during this important time of transition. He began his career at Border Bank as the Chief Strategy Officer and became the CEO in March 2018. Over his eight years, David guided Border Bank through a period of remarkable growth and positioned Border Bank for continued success.

 Announcements


Stephanie Scarrella

Twin Cities Business (TCB) Magazine and Mpls.St.Paul (MSP) Magazine, announced Stephanie Scarrella, senior mortgage lender at Drake Bank, as a 2024 Super Mortgage ProfessionalTM. “Everyone on the [Super Mortgage Professionals] list has received top marks based on consumer experience. These individuals represent less than the 2 percent of mortgage professionals in the Twin Cities market,” published by TCB and MSP.

Profinium

In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day, Profinium is proud to announce its participation in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative designed to show visible support for military veterans. From November 4-11, Profinium’s branches will be illuminated green, standing in solidarity with veterans in our communities. The program, spearheaded by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, encourages both county governments and residents to show their support by lighting up their buildings and homes green during this week.

Colette Campbell

Colette Campbell was awarded the ABA's DEI Outstanding Leader Award. Colette is the chief people and culture officer at Bremer Bank. She established and implemented Bremer’s Racial Equity Plan, created DEI employee training protocols and an internal diversity council, and integrated the DEI strategy into the bank’s overall performance.

Drake Bank

Drake Bank is honored to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as the top lender in Minnesota for financial institutions with assets below $250 million. This award highlights Drake Bank’s dedication to empowering small businesses and promoting economic growth within the community.

Michael Wier

Michael Wier has joined the Drake Bank Board of Directors, with service starting in August 2024. With over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry, Wier brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will be invaluable to the Bank’s strategic initiatives and growth plans.

HomeTown Bank

On September 4, HomeTown Bank opened a new location in Carver, MN! We are very excited to bring HomeTown Bank’s great banking experience to Carver and look forward to opening our doors from our new construction to the community.

 

In Memory

Belva H. Rasmussen

It is with great sadness that Northeast Bank announces the passing of Belva H. Rasmussen, Chair Emeritus of the Board of Directors. A prominent figure in the
banking industry and a tireless advocate for her community, Mrs. Rasmussen passed away peacefully at the age of 86.

Belva Rasmussen was a driving force behind Northeast Bank’s growth and success,
transforming it into the thriving community institution it is today. She assumed leadership of the bank in 1991 following the passing of her husband, Walter C. Rasmussen, who had purchased the bank in 1958. Under her leadership, Northeast Bank experienced a period of significant expansion, more than doubling its assets in just ten years.