June 18, 2019

This week’s Up-and-Comer is Brandt Van Roekel, business development associate at Expansion Capital Group.

Name: Brandt Van Roekel

Age: 24

Hometown: Boyden, Iowa

What brought you to Sioux Falls?

I came to South Dakota for college, so I have been in the area for a while. After graduating from USD, Sioux Falls provided me with the opportunity to stay close to friends/family while still finding a career that allows me to utilize the skills I worked so hard to learn!

What keeps you in Sioux Falls?

The growing economy, the sense of community, the people and the proximity to friends/family to name a few. I have been living in Sioux Falls for 13 months now, and Sioux Falls has been nothing short of great. Sioux Falls has all the amenities of a larger city but still manages to maintain a small-town feel.

What’s your favorite thing about your job?

The best thing about my job is that it challenges me every day. Working at a dynamic, rapidly growing company like ECG appeals to my competitive nature.

How did you get connected to your industry?

I majored in finance and received my MBA, so I knew that I wanted to begin working in finance of some sort. I came across a job posting for ECG through the university, and after doing some research on the company, it felt like a great match!

Describe Expansion Capital Group in three words.

Innovative, passionate, responsive — ECG’s core values.

What’s one business you’d like to see in Sioux Falls that isn’t here now?

Chick-Fil-A.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years, I see myself continuing to work at Expansion Capital Group, providing small businesses the capital that they need, while still enjoying all the city of Sioux Falls has to offer!