Prevail Bank Announces Promotions, New Hire

Prevail Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of Renée Leinfelder and Evan Lewandowski. The bank is also excited to welcome David Blair to the team.

Renée Leinfelder has been promoted to vice president – growth development. In this new role, Leinfelder will play a critical role in helping the bank grow in several key areas. She will directly impact deposit growth, new account acquisition, overall market share, deepening relationship with current customers, and prospecting new clients.

“I’ve been in banking for 28 years and have always been drawn to the sales side of the house,” said Leinfelder. “I’ve been the retail manager at Prevail since 2019, and although I’ve thoroughly enjoyed that role, I’ve missed the direct sales piece. I can’t express how excited I am!”

Leinfelder started her career at Mid-Wisconsin Bank in their wealth management department. From there, she transitioned through numerous customer relations/customer service roles in the banking industry including teller, branch manager, and vice president – retail management.

She is actively involved with the Medford Kiwanis Club and Junior Achievement.

Evan Lewandowski has been promoted to digital sales administrator. Lewandowski has spent 2.5 yeas supporting Prevail Bank’s marketing team as the digital marketing coordinator. In his new role, he will play a critical part in driving the utilization and growth of the bank’s digital sales technology and ensuring a unique and positive digital experience for our customers. He will also work cross departmentally to mine relevant digital data, create digital strategies to maximize digital growth effectiveness, and uncover opportunities for enhancements and efficiencies.

“It will be tough to move on from my current role; I love what I’m doing,” said Lewandowski. “However, I also appreciate the new challenge. I am excited about the opportunity to further my career, play a pivotal role in the forward-minded direction of the bank, and help create our digital branch.”

David Blair has joined Prevail Bank as its new branch manager in Baraboo. Blair is a steadfast professional with proven performance in management, leadership, and communication. He enjoys problem-solving and planning, and has 24 years of experience in mortgage, consumer, and business lending.

“I’m excited to have David join our team,” said David Johns, chief retail officer. “His depth of knowledge, skills set, and years of financial sales and management experience will make his transition seamless.”

“As branch manager, I look forward to building new relationships with area business owners and individuals as well as with Prevail Bank’s existing customers,” said Blair. “I am very adept in evaluating an individual’s or business’ needs and presenting the best financing and money management options to fit their financial profile. I look forward to helping others ‘make things happen’.”

A life-long resident of Central Illinois and Green Bay Packer fan, Blair moved to Wisconsin to enjoy the outdoors, boating, fishing, and golfing.

Blair replaces long-time Branch Manager Kristi Anderson who accepted a different position within the branch.