STATE BANK OF EAGLE BUTTE - Key Persons

Jerome Payne had a vision of opening a bank in Eagle Butte, SD. He began to work on what would become his legacy, the State Bank of Eagle Butte. With a handful of investors and his wife, Helen, at his side the State Bank of Eagle Butte opened its doors on February 1st of 1960.

Steve Payne was President until his passing in 2021. Steve and his wife Susie, who also worked at the Bank, raised their three children, Tammy, Stephanie, and Russel, in Eagle Butte. They have all held or are holding positions at the bank. They all grew up working at the Bank, all starting out as tellers. Tammy has worked in the Bank for many years and took over as President when Steve passed away. Stephanie passed away in 2020 and held the position of Human Resource Manager, Event Coordinator and Public Relations. Russ worked in many areas of the Bank also and is now the Vice President and Senior Loan Officer. Together, Tammy and Russ continue carrying on their grandfather's vision of community first. The Payne family still reside in Eagle Butte after 63 years. They continue to host and sponsor events in and around our community as is the tradition started back in 1960 by Jerome and Helen Payne. Four generations later, thanks to Jerome Payne, the Bank continues to preserve his lifelong vision.