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Jason Long

Director of Agri-Business Banking

605.800.8401

Mike Turnwall

Business Banking Manager

Senior Commercial Banker
605.696.2251

Steve Hogie

Correspondent Lending
605.696.2255

Rick Lee

Senior Commercial Banker
605.696.2256

Meridith Weiland

Commercial Banker
605.696.2359

Abby Kurka

Business Banker

605.696.2229

Terry Duffy

Senior Agri-Business Banker
605.696.2228

Tate Thorstenson

Senior Agri-Business Banker
605.978.1134

Garret Reed

Agri-Business Banker

605.696.2271

Tessa Rolfsmeier

Agri-Business Banker

605.696.1752

Jason Long

Director of Agri-Business Banking

Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.800.8401
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Jason Long is the Director of Agri-Business Banking. He has over 11 years of industry experience, spending most of his career in agricultural banking and lending. In his role, Jason prioritizes building and maintaining relationships through exceptional customer service.

Jason received his bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University and attended the SDBA National School for Experienced Ag Lenders in Spearfish, South Dakota. Jason is devoted to serving his community and is currently an executive member for the South Dakota FFA Foundation, operating as their treasurer. He was most recently a member of the Brandon Development Foundation and has also volunteered at the Sioux Empire Livestock Show and for Ag Appreciation Day.

In his free time Jason enjoys all outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and SDSU Jackrabbits. Jason and his wife Kayla reside on their acreage just outside Garretson with their two daughters, Morgan and Rylee.

Mike Turnwall

Business Banking Manager / Senior Commercial Banker
Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.696.2251
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Mike Turnwall returned to First Bank & Trust in 2021 and currently serves as the business banking manager and senior commercial banker in Brookings. In his role, Mike is responsible for establishing relationships with businesses and customers by providing them with product offerings that help maximize performance and manage risk. With more than 10 years of professional and banking experience, Mike began his career in Operations and then later in Credit at First Bank & Trust in 2012.

A native to Huron, South Dakota, Mike attended South Dakota State University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He then received his MBA at University of Sioux Falls. Mike is involved with the South Dakota Banker’s Association, a board member of the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and a board member of Junior Achievement SD, and volunteers at Make-A-Wish SD.

Mike spends his free time golfing, being outdoors, attending SDSU events, and keeping up with his two sons, Maxwell and Callahan, and yellow lab, Gabbi, with his wife, Emily.

Steve Hogie

Correspondent Lending
Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.696.2255
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Steve graduated from South Dakota State University in 1992 with a B.S. in Commercial Economics along with a minor in Accounting. Steve has experience in many areas of banking including branch management, credit cards, consumer lending and Ag lending, and has been in business lending since 2003.

Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Rick Lee

Senior Commercial Banker

Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.696.2256
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Rick graduated from South Dakota State University with a B.S. in Business Economics. He has lived in Brookings since coming to SDSU in 1990. Rick has decades of lending experience with First Bank & Trust.

Rick is married and enjoys spending time with his three kids.

Meridith Weiland

Commercial Banker
Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.696.2359
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Meridith Weiland is a commercial banker at First Bank & Trust in Brookings. She has more than 16 years of experience at the organization, including prior positions in both consumer and mortgage lending. Meridith is passionate about building relationships with business clients and finding banking solutions that align with their unique objectives.

A native of Brookings, Meridith is also a proud South Dakota State University graduate. She stays active in the community as a Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and a contributing member on local boards and committees. In her free time, Meridith loves venturing to new places with friends and catching live music, theater, and comedy shows with her husband Jason.

Abby Kurka

Business Banker

Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.696.2229

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Abby Kurka joined the First Bank & Trust team in 2020 as part of Retail Banking and has since advanced to the role of Business Banker. She is passionate about building strong, lasting relationships with her clients and takes pride in helping them identify the right financial tools to achieve their goals.

Originally from Lake City, SD, Abby holds a Bachelor of Science in business economics from South Dakota State University and a Master of Science in banking and financial services from Northern State University.

Abby and her husband Ethan were married in June 2025 and reside in Volga, SD, with their Boykin Spaniel, Bruce. Outside of work, she volunteers as a Girls on the Run coach and enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending concerts, golfing, playing volleyball, and hunting and fishing with her husband and father.

Terry Duffy

Senior Agri-Business Banker

Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.696.2228
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Terry joined First Bank & Trust in 1979 as a part-time teller. He then started full-time with the bank after graduating from South Dakota State University with degrees in Commercial Economics and Ag Business. Currently he serves the bank as Vice President/Agricultural Loan Officer.

He and wife Danita have four children, Jason, Tyler, Brittany and Ashley.

Tate Thorstenson

Senior Agri-Business Banker
Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.978.1134
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Tate Thorstenson joined the First Bank & Trust team in 2015 and has been an Ag/Business banker for over fifteen years. He is a graduate of Dakota State University and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Tate is a member of the Sioux Falls Downtown Lions Club and the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Division, which he also served as chair of the division and served as chair of the Sioux Empire Livestock Show.

Tate and his wife Michaela have three children. A native of Selby, he grew up on a farm and ranch where he spends some of his free time helping out. Tate enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Garret Reed

Agri-Business Banker
Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.696.2271
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Garret Reed serves as an Agri-Business Banker at First Bank & Trust and has over six years of experience in ag banking. He is a South Dakota State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Ag Business and a Master of Science in Economics.

Garret helps clients in growing their operations. He believes every operation is different and enjoys building new relationships and assisting customers to achieve their goals. Garret is married to Kayla, and they live outside of Bruce, SD. He spends his free time with family and friends, helping on the family farm, hunting, and riding UTVs.

Tessa Rolfsmeier

Agri-Business Banker

Toll Free: 800.843.1552 // Direct: 605.696.1752
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Tessa Rolfsmeier is a Senior Agribusiness Banker at First Bank & Trust, joining the bank in September 2021. Tessa’s primary responsibilities include growing new and existing agricultural banking relationships, with a focus on positioning clients for financial success. She also coordinates the secondary market lending program for agricultural real estate purchases and refinances.

With over 15 years of experience in the banking industry, Tessa has held roles in both ag banking and leadership. Prior to her banking career, she worked with producers as a large animal veterinary assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Animal Sciences with a minor in Equine Management from South Dakota State University.

Tessa is actively involved in her community, serving as a leader in the local 4-H organization, participating in various church activities, assisting the SDSU Equine Management Department with mock interviews, and coaching gymnastics at both youth and high school levels.

Outside of work, Tessa enjoys spending time with her horses, showing cattle, gymnastics, being active, and a variety of outdoor activities. She also appreciates time with friends and family, reading, music, and learning new things. Tessa and her family reside outside of Brandt, SD. She is married to her husband, Dom, and they are blessed with four children. Tessa grew up near Gary, SD, and attended Deuel High School in Clear Lake.

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Brookings Business & Ag Banking Team

Business & Ag Banking in Brookings, SD

Jason Long

Mike Turnwall

Steve Hogie

Rick Lee

Meridith Weiland

Abby Kurka

Terry Duffy

Tate Thorstenson

Garret Reed

Tessa Rolfsmeier