Fort Atkinson, WI – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation, a non-profit organization that prioritizes financial education efforts in the state of Wisconsin, recently recognized a group of PremierBank employees for their financial literacy work in their communities. These community bankers carried out a commitment to improving financial literacy by volunteering their time and talents to teach others valuable financial education skills. Teaching children and older adults in a variety of settings; lessons varied from basic money-saving tips to how to spot and avoid financial scams. Bankers receiving Excellence in Financial Education Certificates from the Foundation include Brian Armstrong, Chris Martin, Denise Lange, Krystal Walsh, Marisa Longoria, Matt Lee, Olivia Peterson, Rochelle Mitchell, Sherry McKee, Silvia Donday-Selenske, Tom Merfeld, and Tracy Wendorf.

“Teaching both young and older consumers, our bankers love being out in the communities we serve to bring financial education to those who need it the most. Through their volunteer efforts, our bankers are making a difference in helping to improve financial literacy in our communities,” said Kathy Rolfs, PremierBank’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

Each year, the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation recognizes banks across the state of Wisconsin for their financial literacy efforts. According to the WBF, during the most recent fiscal year, Wisconsin bankers conducted over 270 financial education presentations, reaching 6,000 community members. This is an outstanding accomplishment given the many challenges caused by the global pandemic in terms of being able to conduct classes in person.

About Wisconsin Bankers Foundation

The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation, Inc. (WBF) is organized for charitable and education purposes. Its mission is to promote financial literacy and financial responsibility to the public and to broaden consumer empowerment in the financial services industry through research, education, grants and scholarships. The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association which was granted public charity status in 2015. For more information, visit www.wibankfoundation.org

About PremierBank

Established in 1863, PremierBank is a locally-owned community bank that prides itself on building strong partnerships with the businesses and residents in Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties. PremierBank is committed to serving its customers with personalized service and convenient financial products as a trusted financial partner. With over $548 million in assets, PremierBank has nine convenient locations in Fort Atkinson, Janesville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Sullivan, and Whitewater, including a full-service Wealth Management division. For more information, visit www.bankwithpremier.com.