MANAGEMENT C ONFER ENCE

Sept. 20–21, 2023 | Madison Marriott West | Middleton wisbank.com/Management

The conference will begin on Wednesday evening with a reception and dinner program recognizing individual bankers who will be receiving WBA’s 30-and 40-year Lifetime Service Awards. Bankers who are interested in recognizing themselves, or another banker, should complete the nomination form at wisbank.com/ serviceawards by August 25 to be included in the program. In addition to supporting those bankers who have dedicated their career to the banking industry, the dinner reception will provide ample time for attendees to network and connect with peers prior to the start of the educational sessions.

The next day, bankers will have the opportunity to attend general sessions and select from six breakout sessions that explore management-related topics including credit/lending risk, finance, and general banking trends.

One conference keynote speaker, Economist Dr. Edmond J. Seifried, will discuss several banking hot topics including the yield curve, inflation measures, and the banking crisis. As a former community bank director, professor emeritus of economics and business at Lafayette College in

Honoring Bankers for a Lifetime of Service

» Lifetime Service Awards

Recognize bankers who have served the banking industry between 30 and 49 years, and have not previously received an award. Lifetime Service Awards will be presented at the Conference on Sept. 20. »Visit wisbank.com/service awards to learn more or to nominate someone.

Pennsylvania, and faculty for several banking schools, Dr. Seifried understands community bankers, their directors, and those who are stepping into leadership roles.

To learn more and to register, visit wisbank.com/ management. Questions regarding the conference can be directed to WBA’s Director –Education Lori Kalscheuer at lkalscheuer@wisbank.com

And the Annual Scenes of Wisconsin Photo Contest Winners Are…

The winning photographs for the WBA 2024 Scenes of Wisconsin calendar have been chosen! A panel of five judges reviewed more than 200 submitted photographs and selected 12 striking images to be featured on each month and one photo for the cover of the calendar next year. Each photo submitted for the contest was captured in Wisconsin by a Wisconsin banker, their family member, or a bank customer.

The winning photographers for the 2024 calendar are:

» Cover: Miae Kil, Dairy State Bank, Turtle Lake

» January: Michael DeWitt, Northern State Bank, Ashland

» February: Amy Van Bramer, Nicolet National Bank, Sturgeon Bay

» March: Tyler Stamper, Bankers’Bank, Madison

» April:

» May: Walter Hofer, Alliance Bank, Osseo

» June: Amanda Andrews, Community Bank, Grantsburg

» July: Sheila Mroczynski, Premier Community Bank, Marion

» August: Lisa Rosinsky, Bank First N.A., Manitowoc

» September: Marilyn Peckham, Community First Bank, Richland Center

» October: Justin Hageman, Wisconsin Bankers Assn., Madison

» November: B.J. Lanich, Associated Bank, Wausaukee

» December: Kris Bremness, Northwestern Bank, Chippewa Falls

If you are looking to add some scenic views to your marketing lineup, consider placing an order for the high-quality, cost-effective 2024 Scenes of Wisconsin calendar. Place your order at wisbank.com/ scenesofwi. Orders are due August 15, 2023!