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Laura supports Sawmill’s role in administering the Christine Hove Trust. She works with applicants to the trust and serves as liaison between Sawmill and the other organizations supporting the trust. Education: St. Olaf College, B.A., English, PsychologyRead more

Ella utilizes her counseling background to bring clarity, focus, and a personalized touch to each Sawmill interaction and client relationship. Education: University of Minnesota Twin-Cities, B.A. Psychology, B.A. Political Science University of St. Thomas, Master’s of Counseling PsychologyRead more

Virginia applies her skills in communication, team-building, and adaptability to provide caring and responsive service to clients. Education: St. Mary’s of Minnesota, B.A. in Business Intelligence and AnalyticsRead more

Emma Provides administrative support in our Sioux Falls office. She uses her background in business administration and finance to help the Sawmill Team provide excellent and responsive service to clients. Education: University of Sioux Falls, B.A., Business Administration- FinanceRead more

Jenna provides administrative support to Sawmill team members to ensure exceptional service to clients. Jenna also works with Sawmill team members to compile materials for clients and prospective clients that effectively describe Sawmill’s history, mission, culture, and services. Education: St. Olaf College, B.A., English, Art HistoryRead more

Melissa is an experienced professional with a long track record in the South Dakota fiduciary business assisting with trust account administration, reporting, and review for clients of various South Dakota trust companies and banks before joining Sawmill. Education: Western Iowa Tech Community College Southeast Technical Institute, Associate Degree, Applied Science – Business Administration American BankersRead more

Laura brings extensive legal support experience and facilitates the processing of legal documents for Sawmill and its clients. Her attention to detail, judgement and commitment to superior service is evident in everything she does for clients. Education: North Hennepin Community College – Associate in Applied ScienceRead more

Brenda provides a personal touch to everything that she manages for Sawmill. Her years of service and institutional knowledge combine to ensure care and continuity in all of her client and vendor relationships.Read more

Chase brings extensive regulatory experience in the trust industry to Sawmill’s operations for the benefit of our clients. Prior to joining Sawmill, Chase served as the Chief Trust Examiner for the South Dakota Division of Banking, providing regulatory oversight for the South Dakota trust industry. He has held designations as a Certified Fiduciary and InvestmentRead more