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Avera

Avera has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 60 hospitals or health systems offering great behavioral and psychiatric health services for 2024. According to Becker’s, hospitals and health systems were selected for their commitment to improving mental and behavioral health.

Sarah Hogg

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls has promoted Sarah Hogg to vice president. Hogg is a family office adviser with First National Wealth Management and has been with the bank since November 2023.

Sanford Health Plan

Tommy Ibrahim

Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, executive vice president of Sanford Health and president and CEO of Sanford Health Plan, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2025. Ibrahim, who joined Sanford Health in early 2024, was honored for his leadership in guiding Sanford Health Plan through transformational growth, launching innovative rural-focused initiatives and achieving significant improvements in health outcomes.

Ibrahim was asked to share insights on Sanford Health Plan’s journey and growth in Medicare Advantage at the Alliance of Community Health Plans conference earlier this month in Chicago. He was part of the panel CEO Perspective: Succeeding in MA Against the Goliaths.

Sanford Health 

Nick Olson

Bill Gassen

Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health, was invited to participate in a fireside chat at the Healthcare AI Summit earlier this month in Minneapolis to share insights on how Sanford Health is leveraging AI, virtual care and clinical innovation to transform health care delivery across rural America.

Nick Olson, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Sanford Health, participated today with other health care leaders in the U.S. in a Modern Healthcare panel. The virtual discussion Tight Margins and Rising Costs: The Financial Landscape for Hospitals in 2025 will focus on how health systems are navigating an increasingly complex and evolving landscape.

TSP

Kyle Finck

Helen Squyer

TSP Inc. has hired two team members.

Helen Squyer is a structural engineer-in-training based in the Sioux Falls office. She previously worked for the South Dakota Department of Transportation in Rapid City and Pierre. Squyer has experience in structural design and field work.

Kyle Finck is a mechanical engineer-in-training at the firm’s office in Rochester, Minnesota.  He recently held a position where he provided lead mechanical design services for projects focused on renovations for VA hospital and cemetery buildings.

American Bank & Trust

Travis Olsem

Ryan Brown

Seth Artz

American Bank & Trust has promoted five staff members.

Seth Artz to executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer.

Ryan Brown to executive vice president, chief credit officer.

Adam Cooper

Sully Serrano-Salas

Jamie Wassink

Travis Olsem to business banker III.

Jamie Wassink to branch manager.

Sully Serrano-Salas to retail development officer.

American Bank & Trust has hired five staff members.

Kevin Nissen

Tamen Robb

Heather Wilson

Adam Cooper, mortgage loan originator.

Heather Wilson, HR benefits coordinator.

Tamen Robb, branch manager.

Lexie Feterl

Kevin Nissen, business development officer.

Lexie Feterl, marketing manager.

Choreo

Ryan Miller

John Kramer

Choreo has promoted two team members.

John Kramer to senior director, wealth manager.

Ryan Miller to associate director, wealth management.