AG SPECIALIST JOINS BANKWEST INSURANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Scott Carbonneau, (605) 945-3775
MITCHELL – BankWest Insurance in Mitchell is excited to announce the addition of Josh Ziemke to its team of experienced agents. Ziemke is a Minnesota native and specializes in agribusiness and crop insurance coverage.
BankWest Insurance Manager Brian Graves said Ziemke will be located in the bank’s Sanborn Boulevard branch. He added that Ziemke will play an important role in working with ag producers to ensure they are properly covered at a fair price.
“We could not be happier to have Josh join our insurance team,” Graves said. “He was an ag producer for many years and he understands first-hand the challenges that face farmers and ranchers on a daily basis. He’s bright, energetic and has a tremendous commitment to the rural community. He’s simply a great fit for our BankWest culture.”
Ziemke is a 2003 graduate of Minnesota State University in Mankato, where he received a marketing degree. He spent many years in the ag sector where he was a producer and assisted others with grain marketing and crop insurance education.
“I’m looking forward to working with area producers and helping them understand the risks and rewards associated with agribusiness insurance products,” Ziemke said. “But hopefully the relationships do not end with insurance discussions. I’m looking forward to sharing new ideas and ag trends whether they are related to the Farm Bill or the world markets. It’s what I love to do.”
When he is not farming or working with ag producers, Ziemke enjoys most outdoor activities, attending concerts and traveling.
BankWest is a locally-owned, community bank with branches in 11 South Dakota communities. The bank provides a wide array of ancillary financial services including trust, insurance and investment services. For more information, visit the bank’s website at:
www.bankwest-sd.com or like them on Facebook.