Brian Gilbert
Ag Banking Manager
“The best advice I ever received was, ‘The worst decision is no decision.’”
As Ag Banking Manager, Brian says he is supported by the best team of agriculture experts in our area. He describes his team members as being industry leaders that have an understanding of ownership, and the senior management team as understanding the cyclical nature of agriculture.
“I was told by many professionals that this was the best family-owned bank in our community. After nearly two decades here, I can say they were 100% correct.”
Brian grew up in Hitchcock, SD; graduated from SDSU; and even married his high school sweetheart, Ann! Together, they have two daughters and one son.
He continued his education by attending the Graduate School of Banking and the South Dakota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program, and he has now been in the industry for more than 20 years. He takes pride in helping farmers achieve their financial goals and understands the importance of keeping the family legacy strong through comfortable and challenging times.
When he’s not spending his free time on the family farm, Brian serves on the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Board of Directors, South Dakota State University Board of Trustees, and Independent Community Bankers of America’s Rural America and Agriculture Committee. He is also a member of the Generations-to-Generations Committee and the Carnival Committee with St. Mary Catholic Schools in Dell Rapids.
