Sioux Falls, SD – Bank Midwest is pleased to announce the election of Marla Dziedzic as Chair of the Board of Directors. Dziedzic has been a member of the Board since January 2019 and brings extensive experience in business, education, and community involvement to her new role.
Dziedzic’s previous responsibilities on the Board included serving as Compensation Chair. Her years of experience in the healthcare industry, especially in her roles as Director of Talent Development and Light Program Manager at Avera Health, have given her unique insights into the needs of both customers and employees. Dziedzic’s background in marketing, management, and business administration are valuable assets to the bank.
Mary Kay Bates, President and CEO of Bank Midwest, expressed her excitement about Dziedzic’s appointment, stating, “Marla has been an outstanding contributor to our Board since she joined in 2019. Her broad experience and passion for community service make her an ideal candidate to serve as Chair of the Board.”
Dziedzic is an active member of her community, volunteering with Make-A-Wish, among other organizations. Marla has a BSBA in Marketing and Management from Creighton University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Sioux Falls. Dziedzic and her husband Dean have three children and four grandchildren.
As Chair of the Board, Dziedzic will be responsible for leading the Board’s strategic direction, ensuring Bank Midwest continues its tradition of providing superior financial products and services. Dziedzic stated, “I am honored to be selected as Chair of the Board and I look forward to working with the Board and executive management team to continue to advance Bank Midwest’s growth and strength in the communities we serve.”
Bank Midwest is an employee-owned organization with 11 locations throughout Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. The financial institution has assets exceeding $1 billion, and is a full-service financial institution offering loans and traditional FDIC-insured accounts, as well as insurance, investment and trust services. *Investments and insurance services are not deposits, not FDIC insured, not guaranteed by the bank and may go down in value.