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Buchele and Dietsch promoted to market president roles

December 22, 2025  – United Prairie Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Marcy Buchele to Market President of the Waseca branch, and Mike Dietsch as Market President of Owatonna. 

Marcy Buchele began her career with United Prairie Bank in 2006 as Retail Manager and has built a proven track record of strong leadership and customer trust. In 2022, she was promoted to Waseca Branch Manager and will continue to provide strong community focus in her new role.

Mike Dietsch joined the team over a year ago as a Business Banker and brought decades of banking experience, having led a market team in the Faribault area for many of those years. Mike will continue to serve business customers as a lender along with his branch leadership duties.

"Marcy and Mike exemplify the values of United Prairie Bank through their commitment to our clients, communities and team members,” said United Prairie Bank President/CEO, Scott Miller. “Their leadership and vision will continue to strengthen our presence in the Waseca & Owatonna area and support the growth of United Prairie Bank.”

doll recognized with 'top women in finance'

September 30, 2025 (Mankato, MN) – Finance & Commerce recently recognized Shelly Doll, United Prairie’s Chief Operating Officer, as part of their Top Women in Finance of 2025. The Top Women in Finance program recognizes women making an impact in their profession, their community, and society at large. An outside panel of experts reviewed the nominations and helped to select the honorees.

Lisa Witte, United Prairie’s Chief Financial Officer, commented on Doll’s nomination, “Shelly has displayed strong leadership within both community and national banks. She has spearheaded our Cannabis Banking program and became a pioneer in the industry, all while developing relationships with community members and peers. Shelly may not have all the answers, but she is relentless in her pursuit of finding them to help her team, clients, and fellow bankers.”

The women will be profiled in the Top Women in Finance magazine and honored at an awards event in Minneapolis.  

Sieberg Accepts Market President Role

July 15, 2025 (Mankato, MN) – United Prairie Bank announced the appointment of Emily Sieberg as Market President for the Mankato market. Emily, an MSU graduate who is proud to be raising her family in the Mankato area, has served as interim Market President since June and brings 14 years of experience across multiple roles within United Prairie Bank. Her proven leadership and deep knowledge of the Mankato market position her to lead the region’s continued growth.

“I am honored to step into the Market President role,” said Emily Sieberg. “My years with United Prairie Bank have allowed me to serve our clients and build strong community partnerships. I look forward to advancing our growth and supporting both our clients and team in Mankato .”

Scott Miller, President and CEO of United Prairie Bank, commented, “Emily’s leadership experience and history with United Prairie make her the ideal choice for Market President. Her commitment to our clients and understanding of the Mankato community will drive growth and strengthen our presence in the region.”

Star Tribune Names United Prairie A Top Workplace

July 1, 2025 (Mankato, MN) – United Prairie has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Minnesota Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

United Prairie CEO and President Scott Miller said, "We’re honored to be named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Star Tribune. This recognition reflects the strength of our culture and the dedication of our team. I’m incredibly proud of how our employees support one another and make United Prairie a great place to work every day."

United Prairie COO Shelly Doll added, "Being named a top workplace affirms our commitment to what makes us unique, what makes us great, it’s the commitment to our team, our values and our culture. Being a top workplace is the foundation for our success. Our success hinges upon and starts with our people and I cannot be more proud of our entire team and all that they do for each other, our customers and our communities. How we believe in each other, support each other, and support the dreams of our customers in building a brighter future for our communities."

witte honored as community bank leader

June 1, 2025 (Mankato, MN) – United Prairie Bank Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Witte, has been honored by Independent Banker as a Community Bank Leader in the 2025 40 Under 40 awards. From Independent Banker, the awards "shine a light on inspiring people who take bettering their workplaces to the next level, offering thoughtful ideas for improved efficiencies, digital innovations, community involvement and more. No matter the challenge, these individuals put in the work.

"Innovation drives Lisa Witte’s approach to customer engagement and bank profitability. By leading a team focused on continuous development and competitive assessment of United Prairie Bank’s deposit products, Witte has helped guide a proactive approach to creating appealing deposit offerings for both consumers and businesses in their markets."

Congrats to Lisa! United Prairie appreciates her commitment to our team.