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Business Briefs for June 15

Skogrand achieves Circle of Success Recognition at Ameriprise Financial Corey Skogrand, CFP, ChFC, CLU a private wealth adviser with Van der Hagen, Skogrand & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Marshall, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in 2023. To earn this achievement, Skogrand established himself as one of the company’s top advisers. Only a select number of high-performing advisors earn this distinction. He has 27 years of experience with ...

Business Briefs for Feb. 2

Echelon Wealth Partners named ‘Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams’ Echelon Wealth Partners, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Marshall, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisers and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of the nation’s most productive advisers and their teams. Echelon Wealth Partners was chosen based on assets under ...

Business Briefs for Nov. 23

Buster named VP of Operations at Jonti-Craft Jonti-Craft Inc announce that Doug Buster has accepted the position of VP of Operations for Jonti-Craft. In this role, he will oversee all areas of manufacturing operations. He comes to Jonti-Craft with a variety of experience, including the role of Director of Manufacturing for Flexsteel, Inc, one of North America’s largest manufacturers, importers, and exporters of furnishings — located in Dubuque, Iowa. Prior to Flexsteel, he had his own fabrication/powder coating company, 5J Inc., which he started from scratch. In addition, he was ...

Business Briefs for May 9

First Independent Bank board elects new president,announces promotions Earlier this year, the board of First Independent Bank elected Thomas Koerber as president. He has been serving as executive vice president and chief credit officer. He has been in banking since 1987, with First Independent since 2017 and served as chief credit officer of First Independent Bank’s sister Bank, Northview Bank from 2005-2017. Koerber took over the president’s duties from Bruce Pogatchnik who will remain as CEO and board chairman. In nominating Koerber as president, CEO Pogatchnik said “Tom ...

Business Briefs for Jan. 27

Fischer hired at Hurley & Associates Hurley & Associates announces the hiring of Zach Fischer as a farm marketing consultant. Fischer is a licensed commodities broker and works closely with farm clients’ budgets, cash flow requirements, and risk management strategies to work toward a financially healthy conclusion to each crop year. Fischer grew up on a third-generation family farm near Marshall. The operation raises livestock and produces corn, soybeans, and wheat. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and fishing. Growing up on the family farm fostered his core values. ...

Business Briefs for Jan. 20

Deutz named full equity partner at Hoffman & Brobst Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP announced Tamara (Bliss) Deutz is a full equity partner of the practice effective Jan. 1. As a partner, Deutz will continue to serve her clients as she transitions into new relationships with existing long standing clients. In addition to her client work, Deutz will take an active role with several management aspects of the firm. Hoffman & Brobst is a full service certified public accounting firm with offices in Marshall, Granite Falls, and Minneota. She is a 2009 graduate of Dakota State University. She ...