SPEARFISH, S.D. – Pioneer Bank & Trust and Jeb H. and Maureen Clarkson have donated $50,000 to Black Hills State University to support student scholarships. A check presentation was held on the morning of September 17th in the Pioneer Bank & Trust Spearfish branch.
The donation is a significant investment in the future of students in the Black Hills and aims to reduce the financial burden of pursuing higher education. Pioneer Bank & Trust has a long-standing history of serving Western South Dakota, with its roots tracing back to 1913. The bank, which operates branches in several communities including Rapid City, Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Buffalo, and Sturgis, has consistently shown a commitment to local initiatives.
Attendees at the presentation included Jeb H. Clarkson, Steve Meeker, VP/University Advancement at BHSU, and Alex Gustafson, SVP/Retail Banking Manager at Pioneer Bank & Trust. The bank leadership, which has branches in Rapid City, Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Buffalo, and Sturgis, expressed its commitment to supporting local education.
“We’re happy to invest in the future of local students and help more Yellow Jackets achieve their dreams,” said alumni Alex Gustafson.
Pioneer Bank & Trust and the Clarkson family have been serving the financial needs of Western South Dakota since 1913. This donation aims to assist local students pursuing higher education at the university.
