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Sidney Van Schepen

TSP

Sidney Van Schepen, a mechanical engineer with TSP Inc., has been named to Prairie Business’ Top 25 Women in Business for 2024. She is a licensed professional engineer in South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The annual list recognizes businesswomen in South Dakota, North Dakota and western Minnesota, emphasizing professional achievement, community contributions and volunteerism.

Marla Dziedzic

Bank Midwest

Marla Dziedzic of Avera Health has been elected as chair of the Bank Midwest board of directors. Dziedzic has been a member of the board since January 2019.

Dow Rummel Village

Dow Rummel Village has made two additions to its leadership team.

Laurie Knutson

Michael Redinger

Michael Redinger has been appointed as chief financial officer, succeeding Kevin Kaufman who retired after 18 years of service. Redinger has experience in financial management and health care operations and most recently served as director of operations for a surgery center. He also has served as a long-term care administrator.

Laurie Knutson has been named chief philanthropy officer after serving as Dow Rummel’s interim foundation director since July 2023. She offers extensive experience in strategic insight, leadership development and fund development.

Pathward

Nichole Price

Nichole Price, senior vice president of risk, process and performance at Pathward, has been named to American Banker’s list of the Most Influential Women in Payments. The list celebrates senior executives who guide the future of the global payments industry and recognizes women 40 or younger who demonstrate leadership, mentorship and inclusion in their work. Price joined Pathward in 2015 and has been in her current role since July 2023. She’s a CPA and has 27 years of experience working in financial institutions.

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has been named a top Hispanic employer by Hispanic Network Magazine and a top Black employer by Black EOE Journal.