The Quest for Excellence Congratulations to Andy Hubbart, BankWest's newest QUEST Employee. QUEST. which stands for Quality and Excellence Service Team, is a recognition awarded to Bankwest associates who consistently go above and beyond to deliver quality service. Andy's co-workers recently nominated him for this award. Andy joined the BankWest team in 2013 as an Ag/Commercial Loan Officer and is located at the Pierre Main Branch. He is an exemplary professional who specializes in helping customers acquire assets, expand and manage the cash flow needs of their commercial and agricultural operations. He also uses his broad financial background to help customers identify financial goals and draws on the resources within the BankWest team to meet their needs. A sincere desire to help clients and a positive attitude among his co- workers have contributed to Andy's success. His co-workers describe him as up-beat. personable, attentive and receptive. One co-worker says, "He handles a very high volume of loans and complex customer needs with a high level of accuracy and integrity. He always sets very high standards for himself and focuses on doing things right." Andy's goal is simply to provide the best service possible for his clients. He says, 1 enjoy building long-term relationships with my clients and think of them not only as business partners, but also as friends. I do everything I can to help them achieve financial success, including tapping the services and expertise available throughout the bank. With the depth of services available at BankWest, we can help people find a solution to any financial need." In addition to enjoying working with his customers and co-workers. Andy says he considers the local ownership and management at BankWest to be a major benefit. "As lenders, it's great to know the owners of the bank understand and have a vested interest in the local economy. We have direct access to corporate management and can visit with our local board of directors to QUEST discuss clients' needs instead of having to work under a management group at a remote, out-of-state headquarters." A native of Brandon, South Dakota. Andy earned his bachelor's degree in economics from South Dakota State University and his master's degree in business administration from the University of South Dakota. Andy is very active in the community. He is the chairman elect of the Pierre Economic Development Corporation and has been on their board for four years. He also serves on the Church Council at Resurrection Lutheran Church and is heavily involved with Delta Waterfowl. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing. and spending time with his wife. Katie, and their two-year-old son, Camden. BankWest welcomes Andy as the most recent recipient of the QUEST award. His work ethic, rapport with customers and co-workers, and financial expertise ensure that Andy will continually provide exceptional service to BankWest customers. BankWest Member FDIC The Quest for Excellence Congratulations to Andy Hubbart, BankWest's newest QUEST Employee. QUEST. which stands for Quality and Excellence Service Team, is a recognition awarded to Bankwest associates who consistently go above and beyond to deliver quality service. Andy's co-workers recently nominated him for this award. Andy joined the BankWest team in 2013 as an Ag/Commercial Loan Officer and is located at the Pierre Main Branch. He is an exemplary professional who specializes in helping customers acquire assets, expand and manage the cash flow needs of their commercial and agricultural operations. He also uses his broad financial background to help customers identify financial goals and draws on the resources within the BankWest team to meet their needs. A sincere desire to help clients and a positive attitude among his co- workers have contributed to Andy's success. His co-workers describe him as up-beat. personable, attentive and receptive. One co-worker says, "He handles a very high volume of loans and complex customer needs with a high level of accuracy and integrity. He always sets very high standards for himself and focuses on doing things right." Andy's goal is simply to provide the best service possible for his clients. He says, 1 enjoy building long-term relationships with my clients and think of them not only as business partners, but also as friends. I do everything I can to help them achieve financial success, including tapping the services and expertise available throughout the bank. With the depth of services available at BankWest, we can help people find a solution to any financial need." In addition to enjoying working with his customers and co-workers. Andy says he considers the local ownership and management at BankWest to be a major benefit. "As lenders, it's great to know the owners of the bank understand and have a vested interest in the local economy. We have direct access to corporate management and can visit with our local board of directors to QUEST discuss clients' needs instead of having to work under a management group at a remote, out-of-state headquarters." A native of Brandon, South Dakota. Andy earned his bachelor's degree in economics from South Dakota State University and his master's degree in business administration from the University of South Dakota. Andy is very active in the community. He is the chairman elect of the Pierre Economic Development Corporation and has been on their board for four years. He also serves on the Church Council at Resurrection Lutheran Church and is heavily involved with Delta Waterfowl. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing. and spending time with his wife. Katie, and their two-year-old son, Camden. BankWest welcomes Andy as the most recent recipient of the QUEST award. His work ethic, rapport with customers and co-workers, and financial expertise ensure that Andy will continually provide exceptional service to BankWest customers. BankWest Member FDIC