About BHFCU

  • Committed to helping members improve their financial well-being
  • Dedicated to providing the great service and excellent products
  • Invested in our South Dakota and Montana communities
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With Us, It's All About You 

BHFCU is a full-service credit union dedicated to the fundamental belief that we can and will improve lives. We maintain a simple premise:

Those we interact with will receive equal and just treatment, devoid of intolerance, false judgment, racism, or discrimination of any kind. We must not accept less if we are to fulfill our mission, “We Improve Lives.” This mission empowers us to serve the greater good and to make a difference in our world.

We're also committed to helping people through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Black Hills FCU Charitable Fund.

Our History

We've been growing and evolving since 1941 while remaining committed to our members. This visual timeline tells our story.

Financial Update​​​​
May 2026

Our periodic financial updates analyze our assets and position. Access our report containing the complete picture here.

Number of Members: 116,731
Shares: $2,129,124,521
Loans: $11,360,184,760
Total Assets: $2,386,039,404

Leadership

Meet the volunteers who work together so you and all members receive the value you deserve.

  • Mark Wixon, Chair
  • Matthew Fitting, Vice Chair
  • Allen Zandstra, Treasurer
  • Christian Johnson, Secretary
  • Matt Brunner, Director
  • Jason Green, Director
  • Greg Hollibaugh, Director
  • Joanne Pease, Chair
  • Jennifer Silbernagel, Secretary
  • Joel Landeen
  • Mark Weeda
  • Thomas Livermont

Our accomplished professionals on the Executive Team connect you with valuable products and services and make sure you receive warm and friendly service.

  • Jerry Schmidt, President & CEO
  • Jarrod Reisner, Chief Financial Officer
  • John Buxton, Chief Information Officer
  • Holly Jones, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Frank Bettmann, Chief Risk Officer
  • Ryan Wells, Chief Information Security Officer
  • Vic Hall, Chief Experience Officer
  • Angie Clements, VP Human Resources
  • Holli Edwards, VP Marketing
  • Justin Gray, VP Business Lending
  • Kevin Kapke, VP Operations
  • Tim McNeil, VP Mortgage Lending
  • Renae Miller, VP Retail Delivery
  • Stacey Moulton, VP Payments
  • Steven Pierce, VP Innovation
  • Joey Rotert, VP Member Experience Strategy
  • Cyndi Ruppert, VP Consumer Lending
  • Ryan Shipley, VP Enterprise Applications
  • Megan Walterman, VP Finance
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