Larry Ness, CEO and Board Chairman of First Dakota National Bank, retired as CEO on Dec. 30, 2022. Ness came to First Dakota in August 1983. At the time, First Dakota was a struggling bank that was expected to fail. Under his leadership, the bank rebounded and has enjoyed nearly four decades of growth and success. In 1983, First Dakota had one location and $42 million in assets. Today, they have…