The Wisconsin Bankers Association is pleased to honor 14 bankers for over a half century of service to Wisconsin’s banking industry. These bankers have made significant contributions to their banks and to the customers and communities they serve.
Joining the 50-Year Club are:
- Patricia Boldig, First National Bank in Tigerton
- George E. Gary, Columbia Savings & Loan Association
- Kathryn Gessert, Partners Bank of Wisconsin
- Gene Haberman, Citizens State Bank, Hudson
- Robert Jossie, Bank Bay, Green Bay
- Robert J. Just, Jr., Mound City Bank, Platteville
- Susan (Sue) Kopiness, Ixonia Bank
- Carl Laveck, Denmark State Bank
- Thomas Maxwell, Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust, Marinette
- Brian Richardson, Farmers State Bank, Hillsboro
- Charlie Saeman, State Bank of Cross Plains
- Donna J. Slaney, Bank of Prairie du Sac
- David H. Stack, Superior Savings Bank, Poplar
- Karen Wang, State Bank Financial, La Crosse
Every year, the 50-Year Club inductees are recognized at the Wisconsin Bankers Association Bank Executives Conference, the largest banking event in Wisconsin (held on February 9, 2023 in Wisconsin Dells) for their extraordinary service to Wisconsin’s financial industry. Those who were unable to attend in person were presented with a plaque at a special celebration at their respective bank.