Oak Bank
Karen Virnoche has extensive experience in marketing and management, currently serving as Marketing/iBank Manager at Oak Bank since July 2000. In this role, Karen plans and executes comprehensive marketing strategies across various platforms including radio, newspapers, and social media, as well as managing community engagement events. Previously, from January 2014 to January 2022, Karen contributed as a Community Representative on the Board of Directors at Woods Hollow Children's Center. Earlier career experiences include being the Database Marketing Coordinator at Park Bank - Madison from 1997 to 2000, where Karen launched and managed a Marketing Customer Information File, and roles in marketing, buying, and merchandising at Famous Footwear and Marshall Field's. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Fashion Merchandising from Miami University, completed in 1987, and graduated with honors from Magnificat High School in 1983.
Oak Bank
A Community Bank Since its inception, Oak Bank has become a good friend to Fitchburg and the surrounding communities. The annual Pumpkin Give-Away has already become a Dane County institution, having donated thousands of dollars to local charities. Oak Bank has become immersed in the Fitchburg community by involving itself with numerous events, projects, and sponsorships including the Fitchburg Farmer's Market, support of the Fitchburg Police Department, Fitchburg Concerts in the Park, the Fitchburg Fire Department, Fitchburg Boys & Girls Club, Fitchburg's Bark in the Park, and Little League, to name just a few. Oak Bank associates continue to involve themselves in local charitable organizations such as Easter Seals, Share Your Holidays, and take leadership positions in service organizations such as the Fitchburg/Verona Rotary, Downtown Madison Rotary, Fitchburg Chamber Economic Development Board, Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce, Fitchburg Days, Realtors Association, Madison Area Builders Association, Altrusa International, Inc. of Madison, and Fitchburg's New Economy Technology Team. Our Leader Founding Oak Bank was Bob Gorsuch's dream. He wanted to open a new bank able to provide quality personal service that people want. With over 40 years of banking experience, Bob's visionary leadership has resulted in a bank committed to its clients, community and shareholders. He organized an institution with the highest degree of personal touch with the technology and expertise that is years ahead of traditional banks. You don't have to take our word for it. Stop by and meet our team and experience first hand why we are different. We would love to help you turn your acorns into mighty oaks!