Freedom Bank Promotes Dakota Begle to President

About Dakota Begle: 

Dakota began working for Freedom Bank in 2017, and since then, he has managed a large loan portfolio and supervised operations at Freedom Bank’s Jasper office. In 2025, Dakota was promoted to Executive Vice-President, a role in which he excelled at bringing greater communication and transparency to each department of the bank. His compassion and fairness have allowed him to harness the unique talents and passions of everyone under him and focus them on a single goal—serving the people of Dubois, Spencer and surrounding counties. 

Quotes: 

“It is an honor to serve as Freedom Bank’s next President. My values have always aligned with Freedom Bank’s mission. We are big enough to meet the evolving needs of our customers, yet small enough to truly care about each individual we serve,” said Dakota. “I am grateful for the leadership and dedication of those who came before me, who built a strong foundation rooted in service to our community. I look forward to carrying that commitment forward and working with our team to strengthen our organization and deliver exceptional service to the people and businesses who trust us.” 

Tina Schmitt, Vice-President of Human Resources, expressed her enthusiasm about Dakota’s promotion, saying, “I’m excited to work alongside Dakota as he steps into the role of Bank President. Dakota’s leadership style, commitment to relationship banking, and genuine care for our customers, employees, and community align perfectly with the values this bank was built on. I look forward to supporting his vision as we continue to grow while staying true to who we are.” 

Freedom Bank has been a trusted provider of financial services for more than 25 years, committed to delivering personalized solutions and exceptional customer service to the residents of Dubois, Spencer, and surrounding counties. For more information, please visit www.thatsfreedom.bank.