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Business Briefs for April 11

First Independent Bank announces new president, promotions First Independent Bank announced the appointment of Brandon Finck as its new president. He will also assume a position on the Bank’s board of directors. Finck comes to First Independent Bank from Bank Midwest in Jackson, where he held the role of market president. Prior to that, he served as vice president/lender at Minnwest Bank’s Ortonville office. Hailing from Tripp, S.D., he continues to manage his family’s farming operations there. With 25 years of experience in agricultural and commercial lending, Finck specializes ...

Business Briefs for March 23

Mulso, Jolstad join Hoffman & Brobst Hoffman & Brobst, Certified Public Accountants announced the appointment of Bill Mulso as chief operating officer of the firm. As chief operating officer, his primary responsibility will be working with the partners to oversee the various administrative and business aspects of the firm, including finance and accounting, human resources, technology, communications and marketing. He joins the firm after a 30-year career in higher education administration at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall. He holds a bachelor’s degree from ...

Business Briefs for Sept. 16

Ralco welcomes new associate swine nutritionist Dr. Jacob Richert Ralco welcomes Dr. Jacob Richert as its new Associate Swine Nutritionist. With a Ph.D. in swine nutrition from Purdue University, a master’s degree in swine nutrition from Kansas State University and a bachelor’s degree in animal production from Purdue University, Dr. Richert brings a wealth of knowledge to the Ralco Swine Technical Team. In his new role, Dr. Richert will play a key part in developing and supporting swine nutrition and health products at Ralco. He will also provide technical assistance to account ...

Business Briefs for Sept. 15

Ralco welcomes two new poultry product specialists Ralco announced the hiring of two new poultry product specialists, Alea Belflowers and Micah Osburn. With extensive expertise and experience, Belflowers and Osburn are equipped to empower Ralco’s poultry producers for long-term success. Belflowers joins Ralco with a bachelor’s in animal science and a master’s in poultry science from North Carolina State University. “I’m thrilled to be part of a company that’s so committed to not only providing the best possible products but also ensuring that our customers have all the ...

Business Briefs for Sept. 1

Swanson appointed to MN Nursing Home Workforce Board Mary Swanson, administrator at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center, is one of five people recently appointed to serve on the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board by Gov. Tim Walz. She will serve a two-year term. Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill during the most recent legislative session to create this new regulatory board to establish employment standards for nursing homes. The board is made up of individuals representing nursing home employers and individuals who represent nursing home workers, as well as the ...

Business Briefs for July 27

Kellen rejoins First Independent Bank First Independent Bank announced that Gary Kellen has rejoined the bank as senior vice president specializing in Agriculture and Commercial Lending. In welcoming Kellen, CEO Bruce Pogatchnik said “Gary started his banking career at FIB in 1985. Gary worked for First Independent (then Farmers State Bank) for 20 years rising to executive vice president. Gary has a wealth of banking experience, and we are happy to have him back to finish his career where it all began.” Kellen will be working both remotely and out of the Russell ...