Waukesha State Bank Announces Promotion

Waukesha State Bank, a 14-branch independent community bank serving Waukesha County, is pleased to announce the promotion of Stasia Kruesel to Assistant Vice President – Bank Manager.

Kruesel began her career with Waukesha State Bank in 2013 and has served customers at the bank’s Oconomowoc, Waukesha – Silvernail Road and Pewaukee offices in a variety of roles, including Teller, Teller Supervisor and Personal Banker. She was promoted to Bank Manager in 2020 and managed the Muskego and Waukesha – W. Sunset Drive offices before transitioning to the Menomonee Falls branch in 2024.

In her new role as Assistant Vice President – Bank Manager, Kruesel will continue overseeing the daily operations of her branch, including business development, personnel management, customer service, consumer lending, relationship management and community service.

“Stasia is an outstanding leader who consistently demonstrates a commitment to serving her customers, supporting her teams and strengthening the communities she serves,” said Heather Pfalz, Senior Vice President – Retail Banking Manager at Waukesha State Bank. “She has earned the trust and respect of her customers and colleagues through her dedication, professionalism and leadership. This promotion recognizes her contributions and the positive impact she continues to make across our retail banking division.”

Established in 1944, Waukesha State Bank is one of the largest locally owned and independent community banks in Wisconsin, with 14 full-service offices located throughout Brookfield, Delafield, Menomonee Falls, Mukwonago, Muskego, New Berlin, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Sussex and Waukesha. For more information, visit www.waukeshabank.com. Member FDIC.