Submitted by Kaitlyn Nugent, Citizens State Bank
HUDSON, WI – Citizens State Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce the promotion of four new Vice Presidents, all accomplished employees as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering advancement and leadership within the organization. The promotions reflect CSB’s dedication to delivering exceptional service to customers while recognizing the fantastic achievements of these talented individuals.
Effective January 27, 2025, the following individuals have been promoted:
Troy Weathers, promoted to SVP / Chief Revenue Officer – Troy has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the business banking department. In this new role, Troy will lead residential real estate and business banking lending production of Citizens State Bank, focused on providing support that will enhance relationships with existing and new clients. This promotion recognizes Troy’s dedication, experience, and outstanding contributions while advancing strategic objectives of the bank.
Joanne Obermueller, promoted to SVP / Chief Financial Officer – With 18 years of dedicated service at Citizens State Bank, Joanne has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership across multiple roles. As SVP / Chief Financial Officer, Joanne will continue to drive innovative strategies aimed at enhancing the bank’s financial performance while promoting our growth. Joanne delivers results and has operated with the highest level of integrity and excellence while driving the bank’s financial performance.
Maria Machtemes, promoted to SVP / Retail Banking – Maria has been an integral member of Citizens State Bank’s team. As SVP / Retail Banking, Maria will lead the bank’s retail banking division, overseeing all aspects of customer engagement, office operations, and service delivery. In her new role, she will focus on strengthening existing customer relationships while driving initiatives to attract new clients and enhance overall customer experience, ensuring continued growth and long-term success for the bank.
Jamie Van Pelt, promoted to AVP / Mortgage Loan Officer Supervisor – As the AVP / Mortgage Loan Officer Supervisor at Citizens State Bank, Jamie will lead the development of new business relationships to drive mortgage loan volume, while managing and mentoring a team of mortgage loan officers. Jamie’s deep knowledge of mortgage lending will be a key factor in her success in this new role.
These leadership changes are a part of Citizens State Bank’s broader strategy to strengthen its operations and ensure continued growth and development in 2025 and beyond.
Citizens State Bank has been serving businesses and individuals throughout the St. Croix Valley area for over 120 years with branches in five locations including Hudson, Roberts, Woodville, Elmwood and Menomonie. The bank’s goal is to provide unprecedented customer service based on its core values which are integrity, customer focus, team focus and agility. To learn more, visit csbnet.net.
