Huron, South Dakota - March 25, 2021 Dakotaland Federal Credit Union congratulates Tom Gietzen on his recent retirement announcement, while Ryan Fuchs steps into the position of Vice President of Business Lending. “The Credit Union is thankful for our many talented and dedicated staff members. Tom is a good example of the priceless experience our senior employees bring to our membership and Ryan’s transition within the department is a testimony to the depth of knowledge we have available. I am pleased to congratulate both of these gentlemen on their next chapter,” commented Ryan Goehner, CEO of Dakotaland Federal Credit Union.
Tom Gietzen celebrates over 40 years of dedicated service to the financial industry as he embarks on his much deserved retirement. Beginning his career in 1979 in Bismarck, ND and eventually moving his family to Huron in 1989, Tom made his mark on the commercial lending evolution over the decades assisting thousands of local business owners. He also dedicated countless hours to a number of boards and committees for the betterment of Huron and the surrounding area. Bryan W. Smith, Chief Lending Officer with Dakototaland Federal Credit Union shared, “Tom’s commitment to our business members has been commendable and he stands out as a local leader. His impact on this community is something to be proud of.” Gietzen is looking forward to his retirement time and hopes to spend a great deal of it on the end of a fishing pole.
Ryan Fuchs has taken the management role as the new VP over Dakotaland’s Business Lending Department. Fuchs joined the Credit Union in 2012 and has shared his aspirations and has proven his effectiveness as a business lender. “Ryan is a natural fit for this appointment. He has spent nearly 10 years fostering relations and honing the business lending processes to best support our members. We are confident in his leadership,” explained Smith. The department consists of 6 staff members and is housed in the Main Branch location in Huron. The group supports several hundred business owner/operators in the Credit Union’s service area.
Fuchs has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Nebraska and has a strong background in finance and insurance. Ryan is an avid hunter and has a green thumb for gardening. He and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Huron and are the proud parents of Camdyn and Corbin. Jennifer is employed by Huron Public Schools.
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union has locations in Huron, Volga, Brookings, Madison, Redfield, Aberdeen, De Smet, Mitchell, Watertown and Woonsocket. With 39,000 members and $460 million in assets, Dakotaland continues to be locally owned and operated offering a full-line of financial services to its membership since 1935.
