American Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Ben Nelson has been promoted to Market President in Huron, SD. With over ten years’ experience specifically at AB&T, Nelson is dedicated to assisting the Huron community in meeting their financial and wealth goals.
“My career with American Bank & Trust began nearly 11 years ago, and I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the positive impact our bank has on my hometown,” said Nelson. “American Bank & Trust has instilled in me the importance of community service, and I’m grateful for the chance to work with talented people dedicated to helping our customers achieve their dreams and fostering our community’s growth.”
Nelson is a proud native of Huron, SD. He graduated from Huron High School in 2009, before attending South Dakota State University and then returning to his hometown to embark on his banking journey in 2014. He began his career as a consumer Mortgage Lender with AB&T, moved to commercial lending in 2016, and has been in a leadership role at the Huron location since 2018. Nelson also serves as the Vice Chair on the Greater Huron Development Corporation Board, serves on the United Way Heartland Region Board, and also as an advisor to the Huron Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board.
“I’m excited about this new role and the opportunities it affords for making a difference in Huron,” said Nelson. “At American Bank & Trust, we’re a locally owned institution, and our commitment to local decision-making means that deposit dollars go right back into supporting entrepreneurs and growth here in Huron. Whether you bank with us or not, we’d love for you to stop by and say hello.”
About American Bank & Trust
American Bank & Trust (AB&T) is a $1.9 billion asset, family-owned community bank that has served South Dakota since 1888. AB&T offers robust banking and trust services, complimented with the most recent modern technology, delivered by the finest personnel in banking in 19 locations throughout South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. The freedom to create is what the Bank stands for in the culture they’ve developed and in the relationships they’ve built over generations. AB&T is committed to being a bank that energizes the imagination, empowers real people’s aspirations, and thrives on solving interesting challenges. To learn more, visit www.ABT.bank. Member FDIC.
