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On the Move With Father and Son

October 19, 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”On the Move With Father and Son\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal\”][vc_column_text] Josh Hogue, Chairman of ICBSD, President at Reliabank Dakota Rick Hogue, Executive Vice President, First Fidelity Bank in Burke   Long before giving much thought to a banking career, Josh Hogue was laser-focused on track and basketball. Today, he continues to bring teamwork to the job […]

Buy Local

October 19, 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Buy Local\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal\”][vc_column_text]by: Larry Williams, President & CEO, Community Bankers Webinar Network, an ICBSD Preferred Partner “Buy local” is getting a lot of attention these days. And it should! Our main street businesses, vendors, and tradespeople endured some serious challenges through the pandemic, including labor shortages, higher costs, and supply-chain issues– often without any […]

Federal Delegate Report: Staying Independent

October 19, 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”FEDERAL DELEGATE REPORT: Staying Independent \” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal\”][vc_column_text]by: Valeria Anderson-Boudaka, ICBA National Director, Famers State Bank of Canton, Canton, SD Hello to the great community bankers of South Dakota! It was great to catch up with so many of you at the ICBSD Retreat this summer. As always, it was an amazing event put on […]

Empowering Independent Community Banks: ICBSD Member Benefits

October 19, 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”EMPOWERING INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKS: ICBSD Member Benefits\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal\”][vc_column_text]by: Josh Hogue, Chairman of ICBSD, President, Reliabank Dakota It is my privilege and honor to serve as the Chairman of the ICBSD. I am embarking on this journey with gratitude, solidarity, and shared vision. Thank you for your solid commitment to the principles and values that […]

Strengthen Your Voice: Why Independent Community Bankers Should Support the ICBSD Political Action Committee

October 19, 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”STRENGTHEN YOUR VOICE: Why Independent Community Bankers Should Support the ICBSD Political Action Committee\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal\”][vc_column_text]by: Megan Olson, President & CEO, ICBSD As community bankers, you play a crucial role in the economic development and stability of your local communities. You provide essential services to businesses and individuals and serve as the lifeblood of your […]

Presenting at the 2023 Fall Directors and Managers Conference: Brittany McKnight

September 27, 2023

Ness School of Management and Economics, SDSU Brittany McKnight is an assistant professor of business law at the Ness School of Management and Economics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from South Dakota State University and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Knudson School of Law. With a robust educational foundation, McKnight embarked […]

Presenting at the 2023 Fall Directors and Managers Conference: Ryan McKnight

September 27, 2023

Ness School of Management and Economics, SDSU Ryan McKnight was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After he graduated from Washington High School in 2006, he attended South Dakota State University where he majored in Economics and played football for the Jacks. After a brief stint in the NFL, he attended Law School […]

Presenting at the 2023 Fall Directors and Managers Conference: Pedro Assis

September 27, 2023

Davenport Evans Law Firm Pedro Assis is a member of the Davenport Evans Trust & Trust Companies practice group. He is a native of Guaxupé, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Pedro’s practice is focused on trust companies, estate planning, probate, trust administration, taxation, and corporate and business law. Pedro received his bachelor’s degree in science and technology […]

Presenting at the 2023 Fall Directors and Managers Conference: Casey Franken

September 27, 2023

Wealth management advisor, IFAM Capital Casey brings his passion for wealth building and guiding clients in a collaborative approach. Casey has been a practicing financial planner since November 2012 and attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in April 2015. Casey graduated from the University of South Dakota with a double major in finance and economics. […]

Presenting at the 2023 Fall Directors and Managers Conference: Bryce Sowitch

September 27, 2023

PARTNER, IFAM Capital Bryce has held various positions servicing and consulting with retirement plans during his career. Initially, he was an advisor with a large brokerage firm, then as a Regional Sales Director with a top 10 record-keeper. In his career, Bryce has had the opportunity to work with over 500 retirement plans and thousands […]