When she started college, Michala Kueffler planned to be a nurse. She studied all through college and even anticipated earning her graduate degree in the health care profession, but life sometimes takes another course. Growing up in Grenora, Michala’s father worked for Dakota West for almost a quarter of a century and when the opportunity more…
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Meet Lani Schafer
If you’ve only visited your local Dakota West branch, there’s a good chance you may have missed out on our little gem in Turtle Lake. One of the Member Service Representatives in our smallest branch, Lani Schafer, keeps the community traditions in eastern McLean County alive and well, brightens each day for our members, and more…
Meet Brent Fix
Growing up in a ranching family and learning the trade from an early age, it was inevitable that Brent Fix would find himself working in a career supporting both farmers and ranchers in the same region of the country that Brent calls home. Brent’s ranching roots are just down the road from his current home more…
Our Christmas Traditions
Family traditions are often the heart and soul of our holidays. We wanted to share Christmas traditions from our staff with you as you prepare for your holiday traditions. Toni, a Member Service Representative in our Watford City branch, enjoys a variety of traditions with her family including La Escoba, a group dance that includes more…
Meet Stef Russell
“Trust in your loan officer.” Stef Russell, Dakota West’s mortgage expert in Watford City offered her simplest advice to those navigating the home-buying process. “The process can be time consuming, and there’s a lot of paperwork, but trust in your loan officer to help make the process easier.” Creating trusting relationships with her borrowers ensures more…
