First State Bank
Matthew Lemke has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and companies. Matthew is currently serving as the President & CEO at First State Bank - WI since 2023. Prior to this, they held positions at Bristol Morgan Bank, Investors Community Bank, Baylake Bank, Associated Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
At Bristol Morgan Bank, Matthew worked as the EVP: Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing various departments and ensuring the smooth operation of the bank. At Investors Community Bank, they served as the EVP: Chief Retail & Deposit Officer, where they played a key role in developing deposit strategies and driving growth. Matthew also held the position of Senior VP: Banking Services and VP: Banking Services at Investors Community Bank, where they led treasury management, consumer banking, and contributed to the growth of core deposits.
In their earlier career, Matthew worked at Baylake Bank as the Director of Retail and held the role of Assistant VP: Director of Retail / Mkt Mgr / Financial Consultant Coach. Matthew oversaw sales, operations, and human resources for multiple branches and played a significant role in revenue growth.
Matthew's career started at JPMorgan Chase, where they worked as a Personal Banker, helping customers achieve their financial goals. Matthew also gained financial planning experience as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
Overall, Matthew Lemke has a strong background in banking and financial services, with experience in executive leadership, operations, strategic planning, revenue growth, and customer relationship management.
Matthew Lemke pursued a Graduate Degree in Banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing their education in 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelors degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. In terms of additional certifications, Matthew has obtained a certification from the Center for Exceptional Leadership at St. Norbert College, although the specific details of this certification have not been provided.
First State Bank
First State Bank is a community bank that has proudly served the region since 1933, giving back to the communities we serve through donations to local charitable organizations and the volunteer efforts of our staff. Our Mission: We are dedicated to creating fantastic experiences and providing financial peace of mind. Our Vision: We will be the bank of choice by: - Committing to our communities - Empowering our employees - Investing in technology Our values: - We do the right thing, always. - We embrace a performance culture. - We promote honesty and integrity in all we do. - We are committed to remaining an independent, community bank. - We create an environment of learning and innovation. - We recognize and value the strength and uniqueness of every relationship. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender