Agricultural Bankers Section
The WBA Agricultural Bankers Section consists of bankers who specialize in agricultural lending. The group is extremely very active in government relations that affect agriculture. Members receive a monthly newsletter, membership directory, and educational discounts.
For more information or to join the section, contact WBA Senior Director – Education Lori Kalscheuer.
2025–2026 Agricultural Bankers Section Board
Nicholas Felder (Chair)
MidWestOne Bank, Lancaster
Lance Lansing (Vice Chair)
Apple River State Bank, Darlington
Jeff Wilke (Past Chair)
Nicolet National Bank, De Pere
Matthew Hartmann (2026)
BMO, Menomonee Falls
Adam Sommer (2026)
The Bank of Brodhead
Amy Austin (2027)
Lake Ridge Bank, Evansville
Elsa Condon (2027)
Nicolet National Bank, Fond du Lac
Cathy Asher (2028)
Security Financial Bank, Durand
Ben Hertel (2028)
Prevail Bank, Marshfield
Lori Kalscheuer, Staff Liaison
WBA, Madison
