Farron Pratt is the President of First Dakota National Bank in Vermillion. Farron has worked for First Dakota for over 20 years. A native of DeSmet, SD, he grew up on a family farm located just northeast of DeSmet. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Management from Northern State University in 1990.

Farron has been employed in banking for over 30 years after having gone into banking right after graduating from college. Ag and commercial lending and financial analysis have been a primary part of his duties since he started in the profession. Farron has been active in many community and professional organizations throughout his banking career in the communities he has served.

Farron has been active within the Vermillion community, having volunteered in the following capacities:
• Past President and Board Member of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company
• Vermillion NOW! Campaign Committee Member
• Vermillion NOWIII! Capital Campaign Co-Chair
• Vermillion NOW Leadership Advisory Circle
• Economic Development Committee Member
• Vermillion Jr. Achievement Board Member
• Southeast Council of Governments Board Member

Farron is an avid outdoorsman enjoying all types of hunting in the fall. Annual trips in September to the western states to archery elk hunt is one of his favorite pastimes. Farron, and his wife Shellie of 27 years, have lived in Vermillion since 2003 and have two children, Rylan and Kennedy, both of which are graduates of the University of South Dakota.