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2023

08/01/2023 PremierBank Announces Donation Match to Raise Funds for Evergreen Cemetery Clean-up  

Fort Atkinson, WI – PremierBank announced that they will match donations from community members who wish to help with the Evergreen Cemetery Clean-up effort. The historic cemetery was severely impacted by the storm last Friday evening with close to 70 trees damaged or felled by sustained winds that may have reached . . . 

05/11/2023 Power of Community Week 

Fort Atkinson, WI – To celebrate the connections between local businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, and families and their hometown community bank, PremierBank recognized the Power of Community Week April 17–22, 2023 during National Community Banking Month and National Financial Literacy and Capability Month . . . 

04/14/2023 Stebbins Joins PremierBank

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank announced Peggy Stebbins has been named Executive Vice President and will serve as Chief Operating Officer. Stebbins will support Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Russ Turk in executing the bank’s strategic initiatives and drive continued growth to best serve . . .

01/13/2023 PremierBank Announces Promotions

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank's Chairman. President and CEO, Russ Turk is pleased to announce the promotions of the following bank employees: Silvia Donday-Selenske, Luchika Lamick, Kathleen Rolfs, Timothy Smith, and Matt Zastrow. Turk said that each of these individuals, "are visionary contributors to our team and embody the core values that are of utmost importance to our organization . . .

2022

12/14/2022 Wendy Kundert Earns AAP Designation 

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank is pleased to announce that Wendy Kundert, Senior Operations Specialist, has earned the Accredited Automated Clearing House Professional (AAP) designation. This professional credential signifies competency and expertise in electronic payments . . .

10/30/2022 Ralph Lassa Joins PremierBank's Wealth Management

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank has announced that Ralph Lassa has joined its Wealth Management Group as a Wealth Advisor bringing nearly 25 years of financial service industry experience to the team. Lassa is a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registered representative with series 7 and 66 licenses . . .

06/29/2022 - PremierBank Compliance Professionals Amber Scott and Emmanuel Nmai Earn New Compliance Certifications 

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank is pleased to announce that Amber Scott, Deposit & Lending Compliance Analyst/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Coordinator, and Emmanuel Nmai, Fraud Analyst, have recently earned additional certifications . . .

05/18/2022 - Krystal Walsh, PremierBank's Whitewater Branch Manager, Elected to Whitewater Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Whitewater, WI - The Whitewater Chamber of Commerce recently elected Krystal Walsh, Branch Manager of PremierBank's Whitewater office, to serve on its Board of Directors.

05/10/2022 - PremierBank Celebrates the Power of Community Week

Fort Atkinson, WI - To celebrate the connections between local businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, families, and their hometown community bank, PremierBank recognized the Power of Community Week . . .  

04/07/2022 - PremierBank Announces New CFO and Janesville Lender

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank has announced Luchika Lamick, CFO, and Tim Shortreed, Loan Officer have recently joined the bank as Vice Presidents. 

04/07/2022 - Teach Children to Save Event

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank announces a new challenge for its youngest banking customers - the Super Saver Squad. The Bank is challenging Super Saver Squad members to . . . 

02/25/2022 - PremierBank Announces Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Financial Literacy Award

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.

02/14/2022 - PremierBank Announces Appointment of Two New Directors

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank has announced Tim Kuehn and Matt Hildebrandt were elected to PremierBank’s
Board of Directors. PremierBank Chairman, President and CEO, Russ Turk said, “Tim and Matt bring valuable
insights and industry knowledge . . .

02/10/2022 - PremierBank Joins MoneyPass® ATM Network

Fort Atkinson, WI – PremierBank is pleased to announce it is now part of the MoneyPass ATM Network. MoneyPass access is available at all PremierBank locations. MoneyPass offers a surcharge-free ATM experience for PremierBank customers . . . 

2021

11/12/2021 - PremierBank Presenting Sponsor 2021 Holiday Light Show

Janesville, WI – PremierBank is pleased to announce its partnership with Janesville’s Rotary Botanical Gardens as presenting sponsor of the 2021 Holiday Light Show. The Janesville Holiday Light Show is an annual seasonal highlight in Janesville, Wisconsin . . .

10/15/2021 - Super Saver Squad Event Planned for Oct. 23, 2021

Fort Atkinson, WI -  New fall event has been planned for PremierBank's youngest banking customers - the Super Saver Squad. On Saturday, October 23, between 8:30 and 11:30, Super Saver Squad members who deposit $5 or more into their Super Saver accounts can take home a free pumpkin.

9/29/2021 - PremierBank Promotes Three Employees

Fort Atkinson, WI - Russ Turk, President and CEO of PremierBank is pleased to announce the recent promotions of bank employees Annette Ardelt, Deb Cone, and Matt Zastrow.

9/3/2021 - Russ Turk, PremierBank President and CEO, Participates in Wisconsin National Guard's "Boss Lift Program" 

Fort Atkinson, WI - PremierBank’s President and CEO Russ Turk was recently invited to participate in the Wisconsin National Guard’s Boss Lift program by Staff Sergeant Jennifer Splittgerber, one of the bank’s employees who also serves in the Wisconsin National Guard.

7/23/2021 - PremierBank Introduces Zelle® in its Online and Mobile Banking Platforms

Fort Atkinson, WI – PremierBank's online and mobile banking platforms now include Zelle®, a fast, safe, and easy way to send money digitally to those you know and trust with a bank account in the U.S.

7/1/2021 - Rick Nelson Joins PremierBank's Janesville Office  

Janesville, WI – PremierBank recently welcomed Rick Nelson to the Janesville office where he serves as Vice President, Commercial Lender. Rick joins the bank's commercial lending team as a seasoned banker with over three decades in financial services.

6/8/2021 - PremierBank Awarded BauerFinancial's 5-Star Rating

Fort Atkinson, WI – PremierBank has earned BauerFinancial, Inc.’s highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability.

6/4/2021 - Liz Menz Joins PremierBank's Janesville Office

Janesville, WI – PremierBank recently announced the addition of Liz Menz to the Janesville office where she serves as the Business Development Representative for the Janesville area.

5/17/21 - Tom Evensen Joins PremierBank

Jefferson, WI – PremierBank welcomes Tom Evensen to their Jefferson office as Vice President, Commercial
Lender. Tom joins the PremierBank team as an experienced banking professional with over fifteen years of lending,
business development, and management experience.