Hi, I’m Austin Bernhard, and I am a Market President for American Bank & Trust in Pierre, SD.

I grew up in Sioux Falls and have had the privilege of living throughout the State to include Rapid City and now call Pierre home.  I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet many people across the State which has widen my horizon as I consider all of state part of my community for banking.

I completed my degree in Business Management at University of South Dakota while serving in the United States Coast Guard.  My time in Vermillion is where I met my wife, Jenny, and since getting married, we have been blessed with 3 beautiful children.  We are an outdoor family and depending on the season you may find me in the North Hills on a mountain bike, summertime on the lake, or chasing roosters behind the dog. 

The last 8 years with AB&T have been fantastic, I have been able to first-hand participate in the growth of the bank which is exactly with what I enjoy most in my job.  I thrive on the excitement and energy of working with clients grow their business or the Ag family looking to expand.  I believe strongly in culture as a leader and try to find ways to make the banking experience fun for clients and staff.  I work hard to be a trusted source as your financial advisor wanting all customers who leaves a meeting or interaction to feel their time was of value and their Banker is an asset to their business.