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Dakota School of Banking

DSB Annouces New Leadership

Gus Schlepp, credit review officer at First Western Bank in Fargo, has been named
director for the Dakota School of Banking. Schlepp graduated from NDSU and has
more than thirteen years of banking experience. He is a 2012 DSB graduate and
previously served as assistant director. “I completed the school early in my career
and have been able to see firsthand how the coursework is utilized day-to-day in
the banking industry,” said Schlepp. “I look forward to giving back and helping other
bankers.” Gus Schlepp
Schlepp resides in Casselton with his wife Amanda and sons Corbin and Ashton.

Annie Ness, AVP and personal banking officer at Bank Forward in Valley City, has
been named Dakota School of Banking assistant director. Ness has been in banking
since 2012 and graduated from DSB in 2024. “The Dakota School of Banking was
a great experience, both for the knowledge gained and the connections made,” said
Ness. “I look forward to helping others have a rewarding experience at the school.”
Ness lives in Valley City with her husband Jeremy, son Beckett, and daughter Jocelyn.

For more information about the Dakota School of Banking, visit www.ndba.com. Annie Ness

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