YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A holiday open house was the setting for a retirement recognition of long time First Dakota National Bank President Larry Ness.

He says they have grown a lot in his thirty nine years with the bank.

Ness says technology has been a big part of that growth.

Ness says the changes exceeded his expectations.

Ness will remain as Chairman of the Board on his retirement on January first. He says he and his wife plan to spend more time on their ranch near Ft Thompson.