Staff

It's not the development company. It's the people behind the development company. The Prairieland EDC staff is dedicated to serving our clients and communities. We guide you through the loan process with the goal of reducing your burden and stress, and we continue to provide personal service after your loan has been awarded.

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Ann Peterson

Ann Peterson helps assist our borrowers and lenders with the process of loan applications and closings. Her role is to work for small business owners and with a variety of lenders to provide creative financing solutions for the development of small business projects.

Currently, Ann is the President/CEO of Prairieland EDC.
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Ann Peterson
ann@prairielandedc.com

Jason Gerdes

Jason Gerdes helps assist our borrowers and lenders with the process of loan applications and closings. His role is to work for small business owners and with a variety of lenders to provide creative financing solutions for the development of small business projects

Currently, Jason is a Loan Officer at Prairieland EDC.
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Jason Gerdes
jason@prairielandedc.com

Jeaneen Nelson

Jeaneen Nelson provides general office support to all areas at Prairieland EDC.

Currently, Jeaneen works as General Office Support at Prairieland EDC.
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Jeaneen Nelson
jeaneen@prairielandedc.com

Joan Miller

Joan Miller provides credit analysis and support to the loan processing and servicing areas including loan packages, database input and general servicing.

Currently, Joan is the Loan Portfolio Specialist at Prairieland EDC.
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Joan Miller
joan@prairielandedc.com

Lisa Onken

Lisa Onken services the existing loan portfolio until paid in full. She works with our borrowers to address any questions or concerns they may have.

Currently, Lisa is the Loan Servicing Officer at Prairieland EDC.
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Lisa Onken
lisa@prairielandedc.com

Orrin Anderson

Orrin Anderson works on lending relationships and assists small businesses with financing options in the South Dakota market.

Currently, Orrin does Business Development at Prairieland EDC.
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Orrin Anderson
orrin@prairielandedc.com

Tesa Jenniges

Tesa Jenniges provides administrative support and assists in the areas of loan processing, loan development and loan closing.

Currently, Tesa is the Loan Assistant at Prairieland EDC.
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Tesa Jenniges
tesa@prairielandedc.com