FIRST PREMIER - Key Persons


Angela Beilke - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • Mortgage Banking Manager
As VP, Mortgage Banking Manager, Angela leads a team of lenders, processors and underwriters who make homes happen. Angela has 21+ years of experience in the financial industry and gives her time as a volunteer for boards and committees like Mortgage Banking Regulations, South Dakota Symphony, SDSO EDI and the RASE Finance Committee..

Barry Hoogland - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • Vice President, Business Banker
Barry, Vice President, Business Banker, is an advocate for First PREMIER business customers as he works to help them find the right financial solutions for their company. He's a University of South Dakota graduate and has nearly 20 years of financial industry experience. Barry stays active in the community by coaching youth basketball at the YMCA. He also coaches youth baseball for the Brandon Baseball Association.

Ben Marcello

Job Titles:
  • PRESIDENT - PREMIER BANKCARD
Ben joined PREMIER Bankcard in 2023 and brought with him more than 20 years of global consumer finance experience across a dozen countries. Considered one of the industry's foremost experts in emerging credit, he holds multiple undergraduate and graduate degrees and has completed prestigious financial inclusion policy programs at both Harvard Business School and the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. In addition, Ben works devotedly with organizations committed to poverty alleviation, pediatric medical research, and cultural preservation. He has long-standing relationships with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Operation Breakthrough of Kansas City, and serves on the Board of Trustees for Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls.

Bill O'Connor - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • VP, Business
Bill is a VP, Business Banking and brings more than four decades of financial industry experience to every customer relationship. He's also busy in the community serving with El Riad Shrine, Howard Wood Dakota Relays, Junior Achievement, the City of Sioux Falls, the Chamber of Commerce, United Way and several other organizations.

Bradey Blackwell

Job Titles:
  • Business Banker
Bradey started his career with First PREMIER Bank in 2016 and works with businesses of all sizes in northeastern South Dakota to provide custom financial solutions. He is a board member for the Watertown Kiwanis Club and volunteers with the Watertown Area United Way and the Salvation Army.

Breanna Beebe

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager / Castlewood / Lake Norden
Breanna assists customers with a variety of things as the manager of our Castlewood and Lake Norden branches. She also serves on the board for Junior Achievement-Watertown, the Castlewood Days Committee and chairs the Castlewood Economic Development board. Breanna is also a graduate of Leadership South Dakota.

Brenda Bethke

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Marketing Comm
Brenda oversees our Corporate Brand and Communications, as well as Bank Marketing, Digital, Customer Care and Public Relations. Brenda is on the Board of Directors of Downtown Sioux Falls and gives her time to community organizations like the United Way.

Brian "Norm" Grosz - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Brian, also known as Norm, joined First PREMIER in 1999. Thanks to his strong relationships with our network of dealers, Brian has been instrumental in helping the bank grow its indirect lending program. You'll also find him volunteering in the community with Kids Against Hunger and participating in a variety of fundraising activities.

Brian Buisker

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Retail Area Manager
Brian is the Vice President, Retail Area Manager of our Watertown Uptown, Watertown I-29, Castlewood, Kranzburg and Lake Norden locations. He also serves as the Branch Manager of the Watertown Uptown location. He works closely with the team and helps customers with deposit accounts and personal loans. Brian is a board member for the Arrow Education Foundation, Camp Chance Board, Watertown Baseball Association and the Lake Area Technical College Finance Advisory Board. He also coaches youth sports and volunteers at the Salvation Army.

Brian Moberly

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Trust & Estates
Brian, a Vice President Trust and Estates on our Wealth Management team, assists our clients with establishing and maintaining trusts as part of their estate and financial planning. Brian is Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and a member of the American Institute of CPAs. He serves on the boards of the YMCA, Sunnycrest Retirement Village and chairs the First United Methodist Church Foundation.

Chris Marshall

Job Titles:
  • Senior Strategist
Chris brings three decades of management consultation and corporate strategy to the PREMIER Bankcard leadership team. Prior to joining PREMIER, he worked as the Chief Operating Officer of the San Francisco based M Squared Consulting and was a partner with the SolomonEdwards Group. He most recently served as president of Peak Consulting Group, a firm providing strategic transformation services to U.S. consumer finance companies. Chris and his wife have two adult children and two young grandchildren.

Chris Thorton

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Risk Services
As the Senior Vice President of Risk Services, Chris works to deliver effective strategies that maximize profitability throughout the entire credit cycle. Chris has more than 23 years of experience in the financial industry and volunteers his time in the community serving several organizations. He also served as Board President for Family Promise of Las Vegas, which helps families facing homelessness gain the tools necessary for sustained independence.

Chris Van Den Top

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager
Southeastern Branch Manager, Chris Van Den Top coaches the retail team and assists customers with a variety of banking needs including personal loans and Lines of Credit. He also assists Small Business with their banking needs. Chris is active in the community, volunteering his time with his church, United Way and Young Professionals Network.

Cory Hughes - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Cory brings his South Dakota small-town upbringing and two decades of financial industry experience to our Ag Banking team. He stays active outside of work by volunteering for the Sioux Falls Hope Coalition, The Community Outreach Genesis Mentoring Program, Lincoln High School Booster Club and the Embrace Church Youth Group.

Curt Everson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Dana Dykhouse - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dana J. Dykhouse joined First PREMIER Bank in 1995. Under his leadership, the bank's total assets have grown from $250 million to more than $3 billion. With Dana at the helm, First PREMIER Bank has been consistently ranked as one of the strongest performing banks in the nation and one of the best banks to work for. Dana gives his time to several organizations and is currently the Chairman for the Build Dakota Scholarship Fund and South Dakota Technical Education Board. He also serves on the board for the Freedom Scholarship and the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce. Dana is a graduate of South Dakota State University and donated money to help build the Dana J. Dykhouse football stadium on campus.

Danielle McGrath

Job Titles:
  • Business Solutions Banker
As a First PREMIER Business Solutions Banker, Danielle will assist customers with cash management solutions. She is active in the community, volunteering with Children's Home Society and Junior Achievement. Danielle is also a member of the Sioux Valley Optimist Club, the Young Professionals Network and serves as a section chair on the Sioux Empire United Way campaign.

Darin Schaap

Vice President, Senior Wealth Manager Darin Schaap, a Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), helps customers build, manage and transition their wealth. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in Communications, Marketing and Business. Darin is a member of the Board of Directors for the Teddy Bear Den and is an active supporter of the United Way and the Furniture Mission in Sioux Falls.

Darrell E. Schmith

Job Titles:
  • EVP, Chief Financial Officer Bank
Darrell is a 30+ year veteran of the financial industry and helps manage First PREMIER Bank's budget planning, daily finances and long-term stability. He is an active member of the community and currently serves on the Good Samaritan Society Board of Directors and with the Sioux Falls Business Improvement District Board.

Dave Rozenboom - President

Job Titles:
  • PRESIDENT
Dave joined First PREMIER Bank in 2011 and has enjoyed a 38+ year banking career, all in South Dakota. He is a 1985 graduate of Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA. Dave is an active advocate for the banking industry as a past Chair of the South Dakota Banker's Association and currently serves on the SDBA Foundation Board of Directors. He also serves in leadership roles with several community and statewide organizations, including board member of the SD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, board member of the South Dakota Hall of Fame, member of the Avera Health System Investment Committee, and a member of the Dordt University Leadership Advisory Council.

Dave Zimbeck

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Dennis J Feterl - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
More than three decades of experience, that's what Dennis brings to First PREMIER Bank's Treasury Services Department. As the Chairman of the Board for the Upper Midwest Automated Clearing House Association (UMACHA), he is helping educate other financial organizations and partners about the ACH Network and evolving trends in the Payments industry. Dennis is a Friends of Scouting volunteer and active with Catholic Family Services, St. Therese Church, the Knights of Columbus and the United Way.

Dez Meadows

As a First PREMIER Mortgage Banker, Dez works with customers from the area to make the mortgage process as easy and efficient as possible. He brings effective communication and technical skills and more than 20 years of business experience to the First PREMIER team. Dez is also an active volunteer in the community.

Floyd Rummel - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Floyd manages our team in the Madison market. He also works with our Ag Banking team to serve area producers. Floyd is active in the Madison community serving on the Dakota State Foundation Board, Lake Area Improvement Corporation Board, Bethel Lutheran Home Foundation and the Madison Community Foundation. He's also a member of the Rotary Club, Evergreen Lodge #17, and Twin-Lakes Shrine Club.

Gary Harmelink

Gary manages our brokerage services team and also serves as a Wealth Manager for First PREMIER clients. He is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF). Gary packs boxes of food for Feeding South Dakota and volunteered with Dordt University and Northwestern College as an assistant coach.

Greg Hassel - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Greg brings nearly three decades of experience to his role of Vice President, Indirect Lending Manager at First PREMIER Bank. He's a member of South Dakota State University's Business and Industry Cabinet and volunteers with The Banquet, Kids Against Hunger and the Sioux Empire Stater's Club.

Greg Honl

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

James Kuehn

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Controller / Sioux Falls
James has spent more than three decades in the financial industry and manages Financial and Regulatory Reporting, Budgeting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Investments, ATM Funding, Wire Transfer, Purchasing, and Taxes for First PREMIER Bank. He also serves as the co-chair for the PREMIER Summer Track & Field meets and volunteers at his church.

Jay Salonen

Job Titles:
  • Private Banking Officer
  • Wealth Manager
Jay is a Private Banker with First PREMIER Bank. He has been in the financial industry for more than 18 years and is active in the community with the Academy of Finance and Junior Achievement. Jay has been in the financial services industry for over 21 years and can provide you with a full range of financial products and services. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota with an emphasis in Business and Finance. He also has his Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations and Life and Health insurance licenses. With his financial experiences, Jay will take the time to evaluate your specific needs and come up with solid solutions to fit your financial goals. Jay is active in his community through his involvement in the Academy of Finance and Junior Achievement.

Jeff Baartman

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Sr. Relationship Manager
Jeff started his financial career with an internship as a retail lender in 1981. He joined First PREMIER Bank in 1995 and has managed various branch locations for the bank. Jeff has also helped countless local small business customers find the right financial solution for them. He is a vital member of our personal banking team and has cultivated strong relationships with our staff, customers and local leaders.

Jeff Evanson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Jeffrey Gednalske - Chief Risk Officer, SVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Risk Officer
  • SVP

Jennifer Olson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President of Card Services
As the Senior Vice President of Card Services, Jennifer oversees a variety of departments at PREMIER Bankcard, including Customer Service, Retention, Digital, Correspondence, Disputes, Fraud, Security and Mail Services for PREMIER Bankcard. Jennifer is a Sioux Falls native who loves the outdoors and giving her time to several non-profits. She is also part of the Financial Coalition Against Child Exploitation.

Jeremy Anderson - VP

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager
  • Vice President
  • Branch Manager of Our 41st
Jeremy is the Branch Manager of our 41st and Sertoma as well as our Wakonda location. He is a Sioux Falls School District school mentor, an active member of his church and volunteers at his children's schools. Jeremy manages a team of personal bankers and tellers, as well as assists customers with a variety of banking needs. He has 20+ years of experience in the financial industry.

Jesús "Jay" Febus

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Chief Info. Officer

John McGrath - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Credit Officer
  • SVP
A 40+ year veteran of the banking industry, John manages the risk associated with First PREMIER Bank loans. He has also been officiating high school football in South Dakota for four decades and volunteers his time for Children's Home Society.

Jordan Huisman

Job Titles:
  • Business Banking Officer
As a Senior Business Banking Officer, Jordan works with companies of all sizes to provide customized banking solutions. He is active in various community organizations, including Leadership South Dakota, the United Way, Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, the Young Professionals Network, Junior Achievement, Feeding South Dakota and The Community Outreach Genesis Mentoring Program.

Jordan Wollschlager

Job Titles:
  • Ag Banking Officer
Jordan grew up on a farm near Revillo, SD and knows first-hand the rewards and challenges of the ag industry in the state. He is a busy dad of four and active in the Watertown community. He's involved with the Watertown Lions Club, Lake Area Technical College Foundation, the SD Agricultural Credit Committee and the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee. He is also a Watertown Chamber Ambassador.

Karlee Mannes

Mortgage Banker Karlee Mannes has nearly a decade of mortgage experience and is ready to help make your home happen. She is a member of Sioux Falls Business and Professional Women, REALTOR Association of the Sioux Empire, Homebuilders Association and Young Professionals Network. When not helping customers, Karlee enjoys spending time with her family.

Keith Miller

Job Titles:
  • Business Banking Officer
As a Senior Business Banking Officer, Keith can help companies maximize cash flow, finance growth and manage accounts payable and receivable with turnkey First PREMIER products and services. Keith gives his time to the Dakota Alliance Soccer Club, Big Sioux Youth Basketball League, Habitat for Humanity, Young Professionals Network and the United Way.

Kenneth Breaw - VP

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager
  • Vice President
Kenneth is our West Benson Road Branch Manager and PREMIER Employee Banker. He helps First PREMIER customers and PREMIER employees develop healthy financial habits. Kenneth educates customers and employees on budgeting, account management and responsible borrowing so they can reach their financial goals. He gives his volunteer time to Junior Achievement and his local church and faith community.

Kimberly Munoz

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager / Sycamore
  • Manager of Our Sycamore Branch
As the Manager of our Sycamore Branch, Kimberly Munoz leads, supports and coaches the team. She also helps with retail and commercial lending. Kimberly serves her community by giving her time as a Lutheran Social Services Mentor. She is also involved with Bridging the Gap, Leaders of Tomorrow and the Community Engagement Committee.

Kip Schmidt

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager
As a Manager of our 41st & Kiwanis location, Kip is happy to assist customers with a variety of lending or personal banking needs. He is busy in the community volunteering for the Kiwanis Club, Kids Against Hunger and serving at The Banquet.

Kyle Strating

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage Banker
Kyle, a First PREMIER Mortgage Banker, uses his extensive experience in the industry to make the purchasing or refinancing process as easy as possible. Kyle is active in several local organizations and volunteers his time with his local church and faith community.

Lisa Castelluzzo

Job Titles:
  • Certified Financial Planner With First PREMIER Investment Services
Lisa Castelluzzo is a Certified Financial Planner with First PREMIER Investment Services. With nearly two decades of experience, Lisa is able to offer a combination of professional advice and turnkey online tools for investors of all ages. She is actively involved in her church and talking to students that attend the Academy of Finance.

Lisa Gerner

Job Titles:
  • EVP, Chief Financial Officer Bankcard

Luke Tibbetts

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Business Banking Manager
As VP, Business Banking Manager, Luke works to give businesses a competitive edge by offering a suite of First PREMIER Business Banking tools. He volunteers as a youth basketball coach and a Junior Achievement classroom instructor. Luke is also the Division Chair for the Sioux Empire United Way.

Mark Dunn - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Mark oversees our northeastern branches in Watertown, Castlewood, Lake Norden and Kranzburg. He also uses his 21+ years of experience in the financial industry to assist our area business customers with their banking needs. Mark serves on the Board of Directors for the Lake Area Technical College Foundation and the Northern State University School of Business Banking and Financial Services Advisory Board. He is also is a Junior Achievement classroom volunteer.

Mark Henkelman

Job Titles:
  • Retail Area Manager
As a Retail Area Manager, Mark leads the teams at our Kiwanis, East Benson, Sycamore and Southeastern locations. He is on the Advisory Committee for Southeast Technical College, is a volunteer classroom instructor for Junior Achievement and a board member for the Brandon Valley Softball Association.

Mark Sundvold

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager
Mark manages the banking team at our Main Office location in downtown Sioux Falls. He is an active volunteer with his church, the Sales and Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls and the El Riad Shrine. He also serves as an ambassador for LifeScape, an organization that empowers people of all abilities to live their best lives.

Matt Hieb

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Relationship Manager / Sioux Falls
Matt oversees the bank's indirect loan origination platform, operating systems and processes. He is also responsible for a variety of interactions with the members of our dealership network. Matt is a licensed South Dakota High School Activities Association football and basketball official and volunteers for various community activities.

Michael Upton

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Digital Strategy & Technology Operations

Miles Beacom

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer of PREMIER Bankcard
Miles Beacom has served as Chief Executive Officer of PREMIER Bankcard since 1993. Under his leadership, PREMIER Bankcard has grown to employee over 1500 people in South Dakota serving more than 4 million customers nationwide, making the company the 9th largest issuer of Mastercard credit cards in the country. Miles has served on the Board of Directors for numerous organizations, including Sanford Health International, Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, United Way, Dakota State University, Catholic Diocese Foundation, the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota, and the Freedom Scholarship Board. Miles is a graduate of Dakota State University and has provided three gifts to DSU for the construction of academic, research and athletic facilities. In 2009, the University of South Dakota dedicated the Beacom School of Business in his honor.

Nancy Kunz

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Retail Bank Manager
Nancy has been in the financial industry for more than 35 years and has substantial knowledge about the industry. She also understands the importance of providing an excellent customer experience. As First PREMIER Bank's VP, Retail Banking Manager, Nancy works with our teams to provide top-notch service and training. She serves the community as a Junior Achievement and United Way volunteer.

Nancy Van Otterloo - VP

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager
  • Vice President
Nancy leads the team at 69th and Minnesota and helps First PREMIER retail and small business customers with deposit accounts, loans and other banking products. Nancy gives her time to the community by volunteering with the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Paul Larson

Paul has been in the financial industry for 23+ years. He has spent the past decade making homes happen as a Mortgage Banker. Paul is also a proud veteran of the South Dakota Army National Guard, serving with the A Battery 1/147th FA. He currently is a member of the American Legion Codington County Post 17.

Philip Mead

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
Philip Mead is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Portfolio Manager in First PREMIER Bank's Wealth Management team. Philip focuses on trusts, investments, and portfolio management. He has nearly three decades of investment research and portfolio management experience. Philip holds a Bachelor's in Finance & Economics and an MBA. He is a regular volunteer at the PREMIER Summer Track Meets and a mentor with Lutheran Social Services.

Randy Osterloo - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • Wealth Manager
Randy, a First PREMIER Investments Wealth Manager, has worked in the financial industry for more than 30 years. He is a board member for the Sioux Falls Housing & Redevelopment Commission and serves as a DECA Judge for the Sioux Falls School District and the Sioux Falls Airshow sponsorship committee.

Ricca Bent

Job Titles:
  • Wealth Manager
As a First PREMIER Investments Wealth Manager, Ricca helps clients reach their personal financial goals. She is a member of Million Dollar Round Table and holds five security licenses. Ricca has given her time to causes like Dell Rapids Junior Achievement and the Dell Rapids Community Haven.

Rich Remmers

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager
Rich is the Branch Manager of our Watertown I-29 and Kranzburg locations. He works with customers on retail and real estate lending. Rich is also a notary public and authorized signer for Medallion stamps. Rich is the president of the Watertown Baseball Association, a board member for Business Industry School Coalition and has been a loaned executive for the Watertown Area United Way for two years.

Ron Houston

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Product Operations
Ron has been PREMIER for more than two decades. He is responsible for Product Services, Quality, PMO and Training at PREMIER Bankcard. Ron is a board member for Legends for Kids, an El Riad Shriner and helps with the Center for Active Generations' Meals on Wheel program. He is also a board member for Wings of Valor, an organization that helps disabled veterans enjoy hunting and the great outdoors.

Ryan Schneider

Job Titles:
  • Banking Officer
As a First PREMIER Senior Business Banker, Ryan builds relationships with business owners and assists them with their lending and deposit needs. He's a graduate of the University of South Dakota and a volunteer with the Sioux Empire United Way. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys family time and a good game of golf.

Sandy Schoenbeck

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Trust & Estates
Sandy Schoenbeck has over 32 years of experience in the financial industry. She focuses on trusts, conservatorships, special needs trusts, probates and real estate management (both residential and farmland.) Sandy serves on the Help Line Board of Directors and is also an active member of the HelpLine Finance Committee.

Sara Andrews

Job Titles:
  • Manager / Trust Retirement
Sara Andrews is part of our Wealth and Assets Management team. As a Certified Retirement Services Professional, Sara manages the employer-sponsored retirement plans (401k, profit-sharing, etc.) within the department and assists the participants and plan sponsors with the administrative areas related to their retirement account. She is active in her church, is a member of the Handbell Choir and serves as a Brandon Valley High School Athletic Booster Club's softball representative.

Sarah Wilson - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • VP, Mortgage Sales Manager
Sarah Wilson, VP, Mortgage Sales Manager, leads our mortgage bankers and mortgage loan assistants to provide our customers with a seamless home loan process. She stays active in the community by volunteering with Meals on Wheels, United Way and EmBe Girls on the Run. She is also a member of the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire and SME Sioux Falls.

Scott Olson

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Head of Wealth Management
  • VP, Head of Wealth Management
In his role as VP, Head of Wealth Management Scott Olson is responsible for leading a team of private bankers, trust and investment professionals who work with higher income individuals, couples and families. Scott is a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) and has more than two decades of experience in wealth management. He serves on several non-profit boards and maintains an office in Watertown (I-29 location) and Sioux Falls (Main Office).

Scott Weeldreyer

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Sr. Investment Manager
Scott Weeldreyer brings 35+ years of financial knowledge to his customer relationships. As our Senior Investment Manager on the Wealth Management team, Scott researches, builds and maintains multimillion-dollar portfolios. He's a Volunteers of America Foundation board member, a 20+ year Junior Achievement volunteer and is president of his church's foundation. Scott is also a member of the Cosmopolitan Club.

Sean Melmer

Job Titles:
  • Banking Officer at Our Watertown I - 29
Sean Melmer, a Private Banking Officer at our Watertown I-29 location, provides Wealth Management customers hands-on investing, lending and financial planning. Sean is a member of the Rotary Club, a Watertown United Way board member and is a Regional Champion for Junior Achievement.

Shari Pyle

Job Titles:
  • Investments Wealth Manager
  • Wealth Manager
Shari, a First PREMIER Investments Wealth Manager, works closely with customers to help them identify their long and short-term financial goals. She has her Series 7 and Series 66 and is licensed to sell life and health insurance. Outside of work, Shari enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She is active in her church and Sioux Falls SME (Sales and Marketing Executives.)

Shaye Bloch

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage Banker
From application to closing, Mortgage Banker Shaye Bloch is committed to making your home happen. Shaye relocated to Sioux Falls from Aberdeen, South Dakota when he joined First PREMIER. He is a member of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) and enjoys being active outdoors.

Spencer Ulrich

Job Titles:
  • Wealth Manager
As part of First PREMIER Investment Services, Spencer helps customers uncover and reach their financial goals through careful evaluation and planning. He holds his Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations from FINRA and Life and Health Insurance license from the State of South Dakota. Spencer is an active member of the Augustana University Alumni Association and volunteers with Feeding South Dakota.

Sr. Ag Banking

Job Titles:
  • Officer
Steve is a Senior Ag Banking Officer with nearly four decades of experience. He offers his customers an array of services and guidance on current issues facing the Ag industry. Steve has served on committees with the NDBA, Chamber of Commerce committees, and on youth hockey association boards. He currently serves the Watertown Banquet and his church. Steve is a graduate of the Ag Lending Institute, Graduate School of Banking and carries a crop insurance license. Daniel has been helping customers with their financial needs for more than two decades. As a First PREMIER Ag Lender, he is committed to helping local producers find the right financial solution for their operation. Daniel is active in the local school booster club, the Wakonda Community Club and is a graduate of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership program (SDARL).

Steven Sims

Steven is a Mortgage Banker at our Madison, SD location. He has more than 20 years of banking experience and solid understanding of the Madison housing market. He is a member of the South Dakota Retailer's Association and the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce.

T. Denny Sanford

Job Titles:
  • OWNER, CHAIRMAN, UNITED NATIONAL CORPORATION
T. Denny Sanford, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, is the owner of First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard. His philanthropic endeavors have helped enhance healthcare, education, families and economic development in the state of South Dakota and beyond. Denny actively supports and encourages volunteerism and community involvement. Inspired by his generosity, Denny, PREMIER and its employees have given more than $3 billion back to South Dakota organizations.

Teresa Ward

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Internal Audit
Teresa oversees the internal audit and loan review functions for First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard. She is on the board of the Sioux Falls Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the IIA's International Professional Certifications Board. She has more than 33 years of audit experience and has worked in the states of Texas, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Thomas Engebretson

Tom has more than two decades of experience working with South Dakota agricultural producers. As a Senior Ag Banking Officer, he works with producers in northeastern South Dakota to find the right financial solutions for their operations. Tom is currently a Watertown Boys and Girls Club Trustee and has previously volunteered as a youth mentor and for Habitat for Humanity.

Tim Mulder

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager Tim Mulder, a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), develops personalized financial plans and monitors portfolios for First PREMIER Wealth Management customers. He is a graduate of Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa, and is active in his church. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Mission-Haiti.

Tim Walter - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Tim, VP, Business Banking brings 25+ years of financial industry experience to his business customers. He works with companies of all sizes to customize a banking solution that is flexible enough to grow as the business grows. Tim is active in the Lions Club of Watertown, First District Development Co. and Lake Area Technical College.

TJ Hora - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
TJ is VP, Private Banking and focuses on helping customers manage their finances with concierge-style private banking, lending, hands-on investing, and financial planning. He has spent his entire financial career at First PREMIER Bank and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement (Board Chair 2021-2023). TJ also volunteers for the United Way's Corporate Gifts Committee.

Tom Pfeifer

Job Titles:
  • Vice President / Retail Area Manager
As VP, Retail Area Manager, Tom leads the teams at our Wakonda, West Benson, 69th, Main Office and Sertoma locations. Tom has more than 20 years of financial services experience and works with our teams to ensure our customers receive PREMIER service. He is active in the community and volunteers with Collision, Lutheran Social Services and Junior Achievement.

Tony Nour

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Relationship Banking
Tony is responsible for the overall growth, support and leadership of First PREMIER Bank's Wealth Management, Private, Business, Retail, and Mortgage Banking teams. He serves the community through board roles with the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Southeast Technical College, Start-Up Sioux Falls and the Sanford International. Tony is also a member of the American Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Council.

Tyler Stewart

As part of our Wealth Management team, Tyler is responsible for researching, building and managing investment portfolios for individuals, trusts and non-profit customers. He is part of the Chartered Financial Analyst Society and the South Dakota Investment Society. He is a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer and served on the Firefighters' Pension Board of Sioux Falls.

Tyson Theeler

Job Titles:
  • Member of Our Wealth Management
  • Vice President / Trust & Estates
Tyson is a member of our Wealth Management and Assets team and a member of the State Bar of South Dakota. He brings nearly two decades of experience to the team working with various private trusts, on-boarding and administering U.S. trusts, foreign trusts and South Dakota-directed trusts. Tyson is also a graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls and enjoys being active and volunteering in the community.