Small Business Administration Montana District Director, Brent Donnelly, Helena, recently came to Billings to present Wayne Nelson with Montana’s 2023 Small Business Champion of the Year. Nelson, Senior Banking Executive for Stockman Bank, is being recognized for his 25 years providing business expertise and support for entrepreneurs. Nelson was President of Stockman Bank for 15 of his 25 with Stockman Bank.

Nelson has served on the Board of Directors for Big Sky Economic Development for several terms and has referred clients to many of the programs hosted by BSED including, SBA, VBOC, SBDC, the Rock 31 Entrepreneurship program and PTAC, where they received technical assistance and access to financing.