91st Annual Meeting

Bonnie Geyer has dedicated her career teaching youth and adults statewide about the value and importance of credit unions and other types of cooperative businesses.  Ms. Geyer grew up on a farm in the Manchester area and graduated from Iroquois High School. She has a business degree from Northern State University and a business education degree from Huron University. Bonnie currently serves as the Secretary of the Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. Prior to that, she served on the Supervisory Committee from March 1998 until her election to the board in 2004. Bonnie is a 2002-2003 Leadership Huron Graduate. She is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Association of Cooperative Educators and PEO.

Brett Pearson was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota and graduated from Huron High School in 1994. Brett hit the ground running after high school taking a position on the warehouse level at Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc. in 1995. He quickly moved to Sales in 1997 and has been the Vice President of Northwest Pipe since 2007. Taking a serious interest in supporting his hometown, Brett served as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Huron Fire Department for 13½ years. He was also a past board member and President of Huron Junior Athletics. In addition, Pearson is an active member on the Ravine Lake and Riverfront Board of Directors. A credit union member for over 28 years, Brett has expressed how honored he is to be considered for a position to serve a reputable credit union and his fellow members. "Dakotaland has always treated me and my family with respect and the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome each time you walk through the door," stated Pearson. Brett and his wife, Tina, of 27 years are the proud parents of son, Boston. The Pearson family share their life with two family cats and two black lab hunting dogs. Brett has a passion for the outdoors and his two favorite times of year are when pheasant hunting season starts and when the fish are biting.