Associated Bank’s Julie Gebauer Honored as a Member of WBA’s 50-Year Club

Pictured (left to right): Jay Sodey, Associated Bank SVP; Regional Executive, Madison Region; John J. Halechko, Associated Bank EVP; Director of Branch Banking; WBA’s Rose Oswald Poels; Julie Gebauer, Associated Bank Relationship Banker – Burlington branch; and Irina Kwiatkowska, Associated Bank SVP Regional Manager, Southern WI Region.
Wisconsin Bankers Association President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels presented Associated Bank’s Julie Gebauer, relationship banker at the Burlington branch, with a plaque honoring her induction into WBA’s 50-Year Club on June 6, 2025.

Pictured (left to right): WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels and Associated Bank Relationship Banker Jullie Gebauer.
This induction recognizes her five decades of dedication and service to the banking industry.
Julie started her career at Associated Bank in 1975. She started with First State Savings and Loan as a Mortgage Secretary.
After several mergers and acquisitions, she became a banker at Associated Bank in November of 1998 when the bank had purchased First Financial.
Julie is a staple in the Burlington community, and has been able to help several generations of customers improve their financial situation over the years. Julie is well respected and trusted in the Burlington community and Associated Bank leadership shared they were fortunate to have her as a part of the Associated Bank family for all of these years. She will be very much missed by both her customers and peers

Julie Gebauer with her WBA 50-Year Club plaque.
WBA congratulates Julie on her remarkable career and extends best wishes as she embarks on her well-earned retirement.