WBA Announces Four Promotions, Two New Hires

The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce several staff promotions within the organization as well as welcome new team members.

Sandy Giese has been promoted to chief financial officer and vice president –administration. In this role, Giese will continue her leadership of the WBA accounting, human resources, IT, and facility departments as well as oversee the financial strategy of the Association.

Ron Howe has been promoted to director –accounting after nine years at WBA. In his new role, Howe will continue to manage the Association’s financial reporting, cash management, and investment activities.

Cassandra Krause has been promoted to director –communications after serving the Association for over two years as communications manager. In this role, Krause will continue to lead the WBA communications department in providing timely news and resources to the membership. Krause will also continue her role as the

Wisconsin Bankers Foundation’s executive director.

Jackie Lindquist has been promoted to the position of marketing specialist. Lindquist, who joined the Association in January 2022, will continue spearheading WBA marketing efforts.

WBA is pleased to announce that Angie Swanson has joined as the receptionist and administrative assistant. Swanson previously worked in the healthcare industry and has several years of experience providing administrative support. As she begins this position, Swanson looks forward to learning more about the banking industry and assisting member bankers.

WBA is also excited to announce that Cindy Thoennes has joined the Association as accounting assistant. In September 2022, Thoennes was hired as the accounts receivable and administrative specialist at FIPCO — a subsidiary of WBA. As she transitions into this new role, Thoennes looks forward to supporting departments throughout WBA.