Have you seen these lenders?
The best place to find a reliable banker is right out in your own community. And we love our Ft. Pierre and Pierre communities more than just about anything. It’s not surprising that our bankers end up on speed dial or Christmas card lists. We certainly have a habit of turning customers into friends, and we know that when our friends thrive, our community is better for it. With 120 years under our belt, we know that time-tested values, like listening and putting in the work to get you exactly what you need, give us an even bigger reason to smile.
That’s why, this summer, we sent four of our bankers out into the community to partner with local businesses and meet some more faces. So if we already know you, then “hello, friend”, and if we haven’t met you yet, then giddy up and git on over here! We’d love to hear your story.
Jack Van Camp
Commercial Loan Officer
Designated Bird Feeder Helper
Pitcher for Four Corners Baseball
Golfer
“I still have a Christmas card in my office from the first customers I met with. I enjoy meeting good people and seeing them succeed in any way with the help of our team at First Fidelity Bank.”
Stephanie Sanchez
Mortgage Lender
Yoga Instructor
Home Chef
Plant Whisperer
“Our lending is more personal and more than running through a search on a computer. Here, we take the time to get to know someone more than just numbers.”
“Mortgages are not easy, and it can feel overwhelming to a client. I always take the time to make the call. Organizing, adding clarity, and doing quick call-backs means a lot to a client. I never want to leave things undone.”
Dylan Gerlach
Ag Banker
Golfer
Walleye Fisherman
Lego Enthusiast
“The relationships you build are the best part. Learning stories, meeting families, hearing stories about great-grandpa’s involvement in a big farm. It’s all about camaraderie, and I have become genuinely friends with customers.”
Justin Lester
Ag Banker
Farm Operator
Amateur Scuba Diver
First Baseman for Four Corners
“I love getting the full picture to better serve my customers. Every producer raises cattle a bit differently. I value the mutual learning that happens during my farm and ranch visits. It’s incredibly rewarding to share insights, see how they grow, witness how their operations evolve over time, and seeing their long-term vision come to life.
I like to bring out lunch, hop into the cab, and see firsthand how the crops and fields are looking. Some of the best learning happens simply by watching and listening. Hearing how the harvest is progressing or the haying is going—and how life is treating them—gives me a complete picture. That insight allows me to provide a much clearer vision and better strategy for my customers.”