Hometown Heroes: Jared H.

At Reliabank, we know that every community has unsung heroes who tirelessly work to ensure their hometown thrives. These aren’t the people who crave the spotlight, but who make an enormous difference in their communities every single day.

That’s why we’re thrilled to honor these heroes with the Hometown Heroes award. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Jared Hybertson, who serves as the Economic Development Director for Centerville, SD.

Jared embodies the spirit of community involvement and dedication. From playing a vital role in new business growth to spearheading a housing development with 22 potential lots, he is a true champion of progress. But he doesn’t stop there. Jared is also a pillar of support for his town, coaching youth baseball, brought in new restaurants, and helped the Centerville museum come to fruition.

His efforts have helped maintain the vibrancy of Centerville, a place boasting a strong main street, K-12 school, ambulance service, and a nursing home. Above all, Jared leads by example and inspires others to do the same.

Jared believes that contributing to your community is vital in raising the quality of life.  “When you give back to your community you are working to improve where you live. The fact is your community is only as good as you help make it. You can’t wait for others to change things or make improvements you want to see. You have to be willing to step up and lead by example if you want to see good things happen.”

He’s a vital pillar in the community, working behind the scenes to ensure that the town continues to flourish. We’re so grateful for his hard work and unwavering dedication to making Centerville the best it can be.