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The following is a brief interview with Shannon Grunewald, loan operations officer at Waldo State Bank. Grunewald is chair of the 2023–2024 FIPCO Software Users’ Committee. How did you first get into the banking industry? I had just graduated from high school, working a part time job, trying to decide what I wanted to be […]
The following is a brief interview with Terry Chier, director – personal trust & estate settlement at Thrivent Trust Company in Appleton. Chier is past chair of the 2023–2024 Trust Banking Section. How did you first get into the banking industry? I started in commercial lending right out of college with a finance degree, working […]
By Chytania Brown As you know, the current labor shortage and looming silver tsunami are making it increasingly difficult for businesses to hire, and keep, skilled workers. In the past year, over 4,000 job listings were posted for bank tellers across Wisconsin, showing the immense need employers have to find, screen, and train professionals who […]
Waukesha State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Tammy Kasinski to controller. “With a proven track record in financial analysis and a deep understanding of the banking industry, Tammy brings a wealth of experience to her new role,” stated Ann Pascavis, Waukesha State Bank senior vice president – chief financial officer. “This promotion […]
The following is a brief interview with Grace Bruins, assistant vice president – marketing officer at Horicon Bank. Bruins is chair of the 2023–2024 Marketing Committee. How did you first get into the banking industry? I needed a job! After graduating college into the tail end of a recession, job opportunities were limited. Banking seemed […]
The annual WBA Compliance Forum membership provides Wisconsin bank compliance professionals with the information they need to stay informed in a rapidly changing environment. Your membership includes: Attendance for any two bank staff members at each of the three Compliance Forum sessions throughout the year. See specific dates and locations below. Additional bank staff may register […]
The following is a brief interview between WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels and Bank of Prairie du Sac President Steve Ploetz. Rose: How did you first get into the banking industry? Steve: My father, Charlie Ploetz, was an attorney in Prairie du Sac. He had been practicing law since 1945 and when my […]
Bank Five Nine has been named one of the 2023 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. “Bank Five Nine is proud to announce we have once again been named one of America’s […]
Waukesha State Bank is proud to announce the expansion of its mortgage lending team, reinforcing its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of homebuyers in southeastern Wisconsin. The bank welcomes Lee Turner as the new mortgage sales manager, alongside the additions of Doug Gray and Jim Larcheid as new construction mortgage consultants. Leo Spanuello, senior […]
The November 2023 WBA Compliance Journal is now available. In this edition, the WBA Financial Crimes Committee shares their insights of recent fraud trends seen in Wisconsin. This edition also provides a summary of Treasury’s new procedure for paying Treasury Checks. Summaries of recently published agency rules, guidance, and notices may be found in the […]
