SPEARFISH, S.D. — October 2025 — Dylan S. Clarkson, President and CEO of Pioneer Bank & Trust, has received and accepted two prestigious appointments to key state and national banking organizations, effective this month.
Clarkson has been appointed by the Governor of South Dakota to serve as a member of the South Dakota Banking Commission for a three-year term, running from October 2025 through October 2028. The five-member commission oversees the South Dakota Division of Banking, which regulates and supervises state-chartered banks and other financial institutions across the state.
In addition to his state-level appointment, Clarkson has been named to the American Bankers Association (ABA) Government Relations Council for a one-year term effective October 2025 through October 2026. The national council advises the ABA on federal policy and advocacy matters that impact the banking industry throughout the United States.
“I am deeply honored to accept these appointments and appreciate the trust placed in me by the Governor and the American Bankers Association,” said Clarkson. “Serving on both the state commission and the national council allows me to advocate for sound, tailored policy that ensures the continued strength and viability of community banks, which are the economic backbone of communities across South Dakota and the nation.”
About Dylan S. Clarkson
Dylan S. Clarkson serves as President and CEO of Pioneer Bank & Trust, a family-owned financial institution headquartered in Spearfish with nearly $1 billion in assets. Under his leadership, the bank continues its legacy as a community-focused financial partner serving western South Dakota and the Black Hills region.
Clarkson is the Immediate Past Chair and Board Member of the South Dakota Bankers Association (SDBA). He is also the former Chairperson of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis’ Ninth District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC) and a former member of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) Bankers Advisory Board.
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