Trust Banking
The WBA Trust Banking Section monitors legislative issues and provides input on education programs for trust and wealth management professionals. Section members receive a membership directory and educational discounts. The section meets periodically throughout the year to share issues, discuss priorities, and coordinate on legislative priorities.
For more information or to join the section, contact WBA Director – Legal Scott Birrenkott.
2026–2027 Trust Section Board
Aron McDonald, CFP, CTFA, AEP (Chair)
The Stephenson National Bank & Trust, Marinette
Lori Bahr, CSOP, CTFA (Vice Chair)
Mound City Bank, Platteville
Blake A. Barnes, JD, CPA (Past Chair)
Trust Point Inc., La Crosse
Amanda Bowen-Teske
Associated Bank, Milwaukee
Eli Bronn, JD
Lake Ridge Bank, Monona
Marta Gray O’Brien
Legacy Private Trust Company, Neenah
Julia Hanlon, JD
Lake Ridge Bank, Monona
Ally Kane
WoodTrust Bank, Wisconsin Rapids
Jordon Geiger
Lake Ridge Bank, Monona
Mike Glodosky, CTFA
WoodTrust Bank, Wisconsin Rapids
Karen Riemer, JD
Badger Bank, Fort Atkinson
Thomas J. Schuettpelz, JD
National Exchange Bank & Trust, Fond du Lac
Victor J. Schultz
Prairie Trust, a Division of Waukesha State Bank
Todd Slagter
Thrivent Trust Company, Appleton
Laura Skilton Verhoff
Associated Bank, Madison
Cymbre G. Van Fossen, JD
First Business Bank, Madison
Megan Ziesmann
Prairie Trust, a Division of Waukesha State Bank
Scott Birrenkott, Staff Liaison
WBA, Madison