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John Hansen returned to First Bank & Trust in 2023 as Community Bank President in Pipestone, Minnesota. In his role, John is responsible for overall loan growth and managing the profitability of the Pipestone community bank location. With more than 25 years of banking experience, John began his career as a teller at First Bank & Trust in 1997. He has since worked in credit, lending, and management roles in the banking industry. He is excited to engage with Pipestone and the surrounding communities and assist them with their banking needs.
A Forestburg, South Dakota native, John is a graduate of South Dakota State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business and a minor in accounting. He spends his free time golfing, hunting, playing pickleball, hiking, and biking with his spouse, T.J. Hansen.
Kent has been meeting the needs of the Pipestone area with business and agriculture loans since 2000. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Business and Ag Banking. A graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University, Kent holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He is active as a member of the Chamber of Commerce and serves on his church board.
Kent and his wife Kim run a farm operation near Edgerton, MN. He enjoys spending time with his family, including daughter Kylie, as well as golfing, camping, and traveling.
Jim Morgan has been with the organization since 1997 and was Credit Review Officer until becoming Business Loan Officer/Vice President. He attended North Dakota State University, earning a degree in Business Administration and minors in Accounting and Economics.
Jim is a big part of the Pipestone community, serving as treasurer of Arrow Athletic Booster Club, Treasurer and coach of Pipestone Youth Basketball Association, and board member and coach of Pipestone Youth Baseball Association. In his spare time, Jim enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time at Lake Shetek. Jim, his wife Kim, and their two sons, Jacob and Jackson, reside in Pipestone, MN.
Kerry joined the bank in 2005 and now serves as Assistant Vice President/Ag Business Banker, specializing in Ag and Commercial loans. He brings prior experience in banking operations and was a self-employed farmer. Kerry was previously a student of Minnesota West Community and Technical College’s Ag Banking program.
Kerry is involved with the Pipestone community through various Pipestone Chamber events, and is also a church board member and previous Country Club President. In his spare time he enjoys farming, church and youth activities, golfing, bowling, snowmobiling, and trips to the western United States. His wife Pam and their four children, Kayla, Derek, AJ, and Anneka, reside in Pipestone.