WILLISTON ND-- American State Bank & Trust Company President/CEO Dave Hanson is pleased to announce exciting updates within the organization’s team reflecting the bank’s continued investment in local expertise and personalized service.
Brittany Lyons earns prestigious trust certification
Trust Officer, Brittany Lyons, has earned the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor certification (CTFA) following three years of intense study at the esteemed Cannon Financial Institute. The distinguished CTFA certification is a testament to her expertise in trust and fiduciary services.
Lyons joined the Trust team in 2023 where she works in mineral management, investment management, and estate planning. She is a member of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) and of the Williston Basin Royalty Owners Association (WBROA).
Vice President and Trust Department Manager Jeramy Hansen said, “We are incredibly proud of Brittany's hard work and dedication, and we are excited to see the positive impact she will continue to make at ASB”
Born in North Dakota and raised in Williston, Brittany’s accomplishment underscores her unwavering commitment to excellence and her dedication to delivering exceptional service to her clients
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In addition, Katie Wilkens has joined the ASB team as a new Agricultural Loan Officer, bringing over 15 years of experience working with producers and rural Ag operations across the MonDak region. Wilkens holds a BSc in Agricultural Economics and a minor in Animal Science from NDSU. She is an experienced agronomist and has been a certified Crop Advisor for 10+ years.
“I’m excited about working in a bank with a full suite of financial services designed to help local ag producers build successful and sustainable operations.” Said Wilkens. “It’s so great working with a team that is dedicated to helping their customers excel in every area of their lives and businesses.”
Wilkens was born and raised in North Dakota and currently lives in Ross where she coaches hippology and horse judging students. She’s involved in White Earth Valley Saddle Club, Mountrail County Fair Board, and is an ND Cowboy Hall of Fame trustee.
These team updates reinforce ASB’s mission to provide deep expertise and market-leading community support through the delivery of creative and secure financial services designed to help our customers and the community Go Beyond.
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