Tim Ahartz currently serves as the Chief Risk Officer at BankWest Inc since August 2011 and is a member of the Banking & Financial Services Advisory Committee at Northern State University. Tim's previous experience includes over 15 years with the State of South Dakota, where roles included Deputy Director of Banking, Bank Examiner, and Revenue Agent. Tim holds a Leadership Certificate in Organizational Leadership from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern State University. Additional education includes attendance at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado from 2008 to 2009.