Peoples Hires Ericka Eckardt

Peoples State Bank has announced the hire of Ericka Eckardt as a mortgage lender serving the greater Rhinelander area. Eckardt will be based at the bank’s Rhinelander location but will meet with mortgage customers throughout northern Wisconsin.

“Peoples has a great reputation helping customers with mortgage loans and financing their dream homes,” said Eckardt. “I’m excited to work with Brandon Karaba, who has grown the Peoples mortgage business in Rhinelander and beyond.”

Eckardt joins Peoples with two years of experience as a mortgage lender, along with an additional eight and a half of experience in retail banking.

“Ericka’s experience in helping families finance their homes in the Rhinelander area is a big benefit to anyone looking for a home in Wisconsin’s Northwoods,” said Curtis McElhaney, Peoples State Bank vice president, mortgage. “Pairing Ericka with Brandon — who has taken on additional oversight of our Northwoods mortgage lenders — will create a great team for homebuyers in Rhinelander.”

Eckardt — a Rhinelander native — will assist customers in obtaining financing to purchase a home, refinance an existing mortgage, or set up a construction loan while building their dream home.