June 16, 2025 – Mankato, MN – Pioneer Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Minnesota Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage  LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

“This recognition is incredibly meaningful because it reflects how our employees truly feel about working here,” said David Krause, CEO of Pioneer Bank. “We strive every day to create a culture of respect, support, and opportunity. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and this award is a direct reflection of their dedication and commitment to our values.”’

Pioneer Bank was ranked number 74 in the Small Business category in this year’s Top Workplaces rankings. This recognition places Pioneer Bank among the most highly rated small businesses in Minnesota, based on employee responses regarding leadership, communication, alignment, and workplace culture. The ranking underscores the bank’s continued commitment to creating a positive and engaging work environment where employees feel valued and supported in their personal and professional growth.

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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com o topworkplaces.com.

ABOUT PIONEER BANK
Pioneer Bank is a community bank with seven locations throughout southern Minnesota including Mankato, North Mankato, St. James, St. Peter, Madelia, Mapleton, and Lake Crystal. Pioneer Bank offers expertise in personal, business and agribusiness banking with bankers and staff that provide experience that is unparalleled. Pioneer Bank is very active in the communities they serve and has been a five-time national finalist for the Extraordinary Banking Award, a national organization that marks the excellence for the best banks in America. In addition, Pioneer Bank has been named a Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune multiple times. For more information visit www.bankwithpioneer.com. Member FDIC.