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This year’s ICBA Capital Summit in Washington, D.C. reinforced the importance of community bankers staying engaged in the legislative process. If we are not actively involved, decisions will be made without the perspective of the communities we serve every day. The timing of this year’s Summit was especially important. While we were in Washington, lawmakers […]

There is something special about the Black Hills that keeps people coming back year after year, which is exactly why we are excited to bring the ICBSD Black Hills Retreat back to its roots this summer. For many years, the retreat was held at Sylvan Lake Lodge before eventually moving to Deadwood. This year, we

Matt is an Attitude Expert who has shared his message of positive attitude change throughout the United States and internationally. He is known for his humor, quick wit, and ability to connect with people. Matt believes that if we want to make a real difference in the world, we first need to change our attitudes.

Dan Stimpson, Managing Director, Strategic Analytics, Stifel About Dan: Dan is a Managing Director in the Strategy and Analytics department at Stifel. In this capacity, Dan works with portfolio managers to assist them in optimizing their investment portfolio return and risk position, while incorporating institutions’ liquidity needs, risk controls and capital constraints. Prior to joining

Jody Gillaspie, Director, Division of Consumer Protection, SD Attorney General’s Office About Jody: Jody Gillaspie began her duties as Director for the Office of Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection in 2012.  Prior to that she was an Investigator with the Division and has been with the Attorney General’s office for over 20 years.    The

Mike Dummer, Deputy Director – Banking, SD Division of Banking About Mike Mike was raised on a farm near Lesterville, SD and graduated from Scotland (SD) high school. He attended college at South Dakota State University, graduating in 2003 with a BS in Mass Communications. After working for a large national bank, he started as

Lynn Paulson, Senior Vice President, Bell Bank About Lynn: Lynn Paulson is senior vice president and director of agribusiness development for Bell Bank. He often speaks to financial, commodity and other farm groups on agricultural lending and finance, the global economy and the ag economy. He has audiences fully engaged as he discusses timely issues

— Megan Olson, President  & CEO, ICBSD As the year comes to a close, the holiday season offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect and give thanks. At ICBSD, we are grateful for you—our dedicated members—who work tirelessly to strengthen South Dakota’s communities through independent community banking. Your hard work and commitment make a real difference

— Jodi Eich, Chairwoman of ICBSD, Vice Chair and Chief Operating Officer, Rivers Edge Bank As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the achievements of South Dakota’s community banks and the strides we’ve made together as an industry. This past year has shown just how resilient and adaptable our

— Rebeca Romero Rainey, President & CEO, ICBA As I reflect on the impact community banks have had this year, I revel in this notion that we have created something special, a dynamic ecosystem that centers on people. We have taken the time necessary to invest in relationships and their development, growth and long-term sustainability,