Wisconsin Bankers Visit D.C. for WBA/ICBA Capital Summit

In May, nine bankers from across Wisconsin joined President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Rose Oswald Poels in Washington, D.C. to lobby on behalf of banks throughout the state. As a fundamental aspect of WBA’s efforts to support the industry, grassroots advocacy is critical to the success of the Association’s advocacy priorities. Each year, bankers are encouraged to attend a Washington, D.C. summit to share their stories and reinforce the impact legislative proposals have on Wisconsin banks and their communities.

 WBA/ICBA Capital Summit Attendees | May 14–17

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Brooke Frehse, The Stephenson National Bank & Trust, Marinette · Mike Gargaro, Citizens First Bank, Trempealeau · Dave Feldhaus, FHLBank Chicago · Jeff Gruetzmacher, Royal Bank, Lancaster · Ryan Kamphuis, Bristol Morgan Bank, Oakfield · Butch Pomeroy, International Bank, Amherst · Lonnie Przybylski, International Bank, Amherst · Dan Ravenscroft, Royal Bank, Elroy · Julie Redfern, Lake Ridge Bank, Monona · Rose Oswald Poels, Wisconsin Bankers Association, Madison · Sean Murphy, ICBA · Julie Hanson, ICBA

This year’s attendees discussed topics ranging from Section 1071 data collection to the stability of banks in Wisconsin with several representatives in our congressional delegation — including Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-District 5), Rep. Mark Pocan (D-District 2), and Rep. Bryan Steil

(R-District 1). Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to meet with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and Sen. Ron Johnson (R).

Thank you to the bankers (listed below) who joined WBA and ICBA and helped advocate on behalf of the Wisconsin banking industry.

Advocacy

(continued from p. 6) WBA has welcomed four leaders to the Leadership Circle for their contribution of $3,000 or more. Nineteen WBA-member bankers have also achieved Silver Triangle status for contributing at least $1,000. As always, I encourage members to consider joining one of these donation levels or donating what you can to support our advocacy efforts.

Thank you, again, to all the members for your generous support of WBA. It truly does make difference.

Cruz is WBA vice president –government relations.