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Lisa Hochhalter and her family pose for a picture near a body of water at the bottom of a rocky cliff.

A steady hand as the industry evolves: The Advantage Network's Lisa Hochhalter

This article was originally published in the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota’s magazine, “The Bottom Line.” No one works alone in a network. This is especially true for Lisa Hochhalter, Lead Advantage Specialist for The Advantage Network. The Advantage...
Interns from The First National Bank in Sioux Falls pose for a group photo at Feeding South Dakota

First National Bank interns learn the value of giving back with Feeding South Dakota outing

Interns at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls don’t just gain valuable work experience — they also gain their fair share of life experience. That’s because we instill our FIRST Values (Family, Independence & Innovation, Relationships, Stewardship, and Teamwork)...
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John Henkhaus of The Everist Company joins FNBSF board of directors

John Henkhaus joined The First National Bank in Sioux Falls’ board of directors at the July board meeting. A native of Davenport, IA, Henkhaus attended college at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, before starting his career...
Sarah Kurtenbach and Adam Cox recording the podcast episode "From Big Debt to Big Impact."

How Sarah Kurtenbach, founder of moveHER Money, went from big debt to big impact

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Can you imagine having $1 million in debt? Well Sarah Kurtenbach doesn’t have to. She and her husband lived it — and then she went on to start moveHER Money, a company that teaches others financial literacy. Our latest episode...
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Ag Advisory Board Spotlight: Darren Hefty

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Darren Hefty — a farmer, agronomist, and co-host of Ag PhD — has served on our Ag Advisory Board since 2016. “I love that FNBSF gets agriculture and wants to do it well,” he said. “Not only do the leaders...
Sarah Kurtenbach recording the podcast episode "From Big Debt to Big Impact."

From $1 million in debt to empowering young women: Sioux Falls entrepreneur shares her story

All Sarah Kurtenbach wanted was a cup of hot chocolate at a University of Sioux Falls football game. “I’m freezing my butt off, and it’s halftime of the football game, and I know my dad is in the stands,” she...
Jenn and Mike Reecy pose with Adam Cox ahead of their live podcast recording of Common Cents on the Prairie.

Dell Rapids couple shares ‘How We Money’ at our live podcast event

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From surviving on government assistance programs to taking loans from their 10-year-old son, FNB Chief Employee Experience Officer Jenn Reecy and her husband, Mike, have found some creative ways to overcome money obstacles throughout their marriage. The couple recently shared...
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Money talks: How First National Bank is reengineering conventional, services-first banking

The following article was originally featured in “Forbes” and “Fortune” magazines earlier this year.   Adam Cox, Executive Vice President and Chief Wealth Management Officer at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls (FNBSF) since 2016, insists the Bank is...
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Julie Choudek to retire after 26 years with First National Bank

A month before her retirement from First National Bank, Julie Choudek was filled with anticipation, joy, and nostalgia as she reminisced on her career with the local bank. “I’m looking forward to retirement, but I will miss a lot of...
Kae Klinkenborg looking at blueprints with construction workers.

7 local 'Women in Business' break down barriers in male-dominated industries

About 10 years ago, Business Banker Jill Mockler looked at the community around her and saw a need to bring women in business together. From that need, First National Bank’s annual Ladies Day Event was born. “We started this event...
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