Success is a Team Sport

Dan Paulson knows he doesn’t succeed unless you do. Dan develops long-term banking relationships with clients based on expertise, trust and mutual respect. As part of his clients’ team, Dan works with farmers, business owners and professionals, developing solutions to complex issues to help you reach your financial goals.

With more than 25 years of experience in financial serivces, Dan uses his expertise to develop financial solutions for his clients.

Areas of Expertise

• Advising Ag, Business and Individual clients
• Ag Production and Real Estate lending
• Ag and Business Acquisition and Expansion
• Ag and Business Construction lending
• Ag Financial Analysis and Cash Flow planning

Education and Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree / Agricultural Economics – North Dakota State University

The Rest of the Story

Whether it’s serving his clients or promoting his community, Dan’s team approach results in success. He’s recruited and developed an effective financial team, leading them to develop relationships that serve clients and the community. Such dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. Dan is a recipient of the “Fosston Person of the Year” award.  He has led the Fosston banking location of American Federal to three annual Team Builder titles and is a seven-time top American Federal Sales Star, including twice being named the top overall Sales Star in the Ag and Business Banking division.

When not working, Dan loves to fish, hunt, farm, follow his favorite sports teams and spend time with family.

Versatility Provides Options to Help Clients Plan for the Future

Rather than having limited choices to plan for your financial future, an advisor with a broad range of skills and knowledge can help you develop a versatile plan that can keep pace with life’s changes. Ryan Paulson uses his extensive banking skills to assist you with a variety of options.

Ryan provides both ag and business banking services. Whether you need traditional banking services, such as loans and deposits, or want to plan for your financial future, his range of expertise provides you with a broad array of options to reach your goals.

Areas of Expertise

• Ag lending
• Business lending

Education and Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree / Business Finance – Concordia College

The Rest of the Story

The versatility shown in Ryan’s expertise is also displayed in his wide-ranging interests. A former football player, he enjoys hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. In addition, he enjoys farming and roofing, with skills gained from past work experience in agriculture and construction over an eight-year period.

The best part of his job in banking, however, is that he is able to be part of the community that is his hometown. Growing up on a farm near Fosston, Ryan appreciates the opportunity to provide financial services to people in a region he knows well.

Ryan works with clients to identify opportunities and find solutions that provide versatile options to help you achieve your financial goals.

Navigating the Paths to Success

Clayton Quade’s interests are like his clients, varied and diverse. With more than 30 years of agricultural and business lending experience, he draws on his extensive background and expertise to help your ag or commercial business navigate through different seasons to achieve success.

Clayton works with livestock producers, grain growers, corn growers and diversified ag operations that stretch from southern Minnesota to the Canadian border. In addition, he works with developers, contractors, business owners and investors to develop solid and innovative solutions to achieve their goals.

Area of Expertise

• Agricultural and agri-business lending
• Commercial lending
• USDA and SBA guaranteed loans
• Multi-family real estate financing

Education and Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree / Ag Business Administration – University of Minnesota
• Graduate – National School for Experienced Ag Lenders 2012

The Rest of the Story

An avid fisherman in summer and winter, two trophy walleyes hang above Clayton’s desk. In addition, he’s a trail rider skilled at bicycling through winding paths. Clayton can help your business navigate through challenging waters or travel winding trails to achieve success in all seasons.

A Solid Background of Helping Producers

With a solid background in multiple areas of agriculture, Sam Swanson works with customers to provide a wide variety of agricultural and business solutions for their operations. His grain merchandising experience gives him an additional perspective when working with his customers and helping to determine what’s best for their operations, as he’s spent years building relationships with growers and helping them successfully market their grain.

Area of Expertise

• Risk management
• Strategic planning
• Equipment purchase & leasing

Education and Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Economics – North Dakota State University
• Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification
• Grain Originator Certification
• MGFA Grain Grading Certification

The Rest of the Story

Sam is originally from Fosston, MN, and has deep roots in both agriculture and the region. He’s married to his high school sweetheart, and their family includes a young daughter and two dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time at the lake and working on projects around the house, and he’s proud to be a part of the Fosston community.