Category: Talent
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Kyle George joins Lake Ridge Bank as Vice President and Relationship Manager

July 7, 2025 (MADISON, Wis.) – Kyle George has joined the Lake Ridge Bank Wealth Management team as a Vice President and Relationship Manager. He will serve clients throughout South Central Wisconsin, working out of the bank’s Bridge Road location in Monona and Atwood Avenue location in Madison.
Kyle has been in banking for 14 years, advancing through various roles from personal banking to lending to financial planning and wealth management. With degrees in economics and philosophy from Augustana College, Kyle went on to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and is currently working on the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) credential. For the last decade, his primary focus has been on businesses, nonprofits, endowments, and high-net-worth individuals with complex estate planning needs.
“I really enjoy looking at a complicated financial puzzle and to provide clarity and direction in the context of [their] goals and aspirations,” he explains. “It’s such an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to craft a plan that gives a sense of stability while also moving families, organizations, and causes toward fulfilling their ultimate goals.”
Kyle has also expressed an affinity for civic and community engagement, with a strong commitment to support local economic development and wellbeing for his neighbors. He has served as an election official for the City of Madison for the last five years, as well as serving on the Boards of the Clean Lakes Alliance, the REAP Food Group, and the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
“I have seen a lot of examples of Lake Ridge Bank reinvesting in our community, and it just felt like a natural fit for my own priorities and values,” he says. “It’s important to me to find ways to nourish my local neighborhood culturally and financially.”
For more information about how Lake Ridge Bank can help you organize and advise your complex financial planning needs, contact Kyle George at KGeorge@lakeridge.bank or call (608) 826-3530.
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Lake Ridge Bank’s mission is to “build prosperous communities, one relationship at a time.” For more than 100 years, this has meant getting to know each of our clients to offer personalized services to meet their specific financial goals. Lake Ridge Bank offers a full line of financial products and services. We focus on offering products and services to make your banking easy. Our business banking and mortgage lenders are trusted leaders in their field with the expertise to provide the right loan at the best rate possible for our clients. As a community bank, we are dedicated to reinvesting in, and making our communities great places to live, work and raise a family. Visit lakeridge.bank to learn more about how we can help you.
Investment Products: Are Not FDIC Insured | Are Not Bank Guaranteed | May Lose Value
Lake Ridge Bank. Go Far. Go Together!
For additional information, please contact Mark Schellpfeffer at mschellpfeffer@lakeridge.bank.
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Lake Ridge Bank announces changes to Board of Directors
Welcomes Tiffany Scheller, bids farewell to Krantz and Gannon

June 27, 2025 (MADISON, Wis.) – Lake Ridge Bank and its holding company, Lake Ridge Bancorp Inc., welcome Tiffany Scheller to the Board of Directors for each organization, effective May 29. Her appointment efficiently rounds out the expertise and leadership on the Boards after the retirement of two long-time Directors, Ron Krantz and Tom Gannon.
Scheller is Vice President of Finance at Findorff, one of the leading construction companies in the Midwest as they build more than $800 million in projects annually. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Georgia State University and has completed additional programs at Leadership Buckhead and The Leader’s Lyceum, both aimed at developing executive leadership skills and vision. She brings more than 25 years of trusted leadership experience in finance and accounting, along with extensive knowledge regarding real estate and construction.
“We are excited to add Tiffany to our team of experts on the Board of Directors guiding our bank into the future,” says Lake Ridge Bank CEO Jim Tubbs. “This is a time of great opportunity in the financial marketplace for Lake Ridge Bank, and I’m confident that Tiffany’s leadership experience and reputation for improving processes, creating efficiencies, and effectively communicating and explaining complex financial topics will make her a valuable contributor to our bank’s success.”
Scheller joins the Boards as two long-standing Directors announce their retirement from service.
Ron Krantz was a founding Board member of Middleton Community Bank before it was acquired by Monona Bank and eventually became part of Lake Ridge Bank. As owner of meat wholesaler UW Provisions, Inc., Krantz has been actively involved in the Middleton business community and the Dane County region for more than 50 years, dedicating his service to growing a vibrant place for families to enjoy.
Tom Gannon has helped guide the direction of the bank for nearly 35 years, first as part of Monona Bank’s Board of Directors and continuing as a Director for Lake Ridge Bancorp Inc. Gannon is the owner and President of Gannon Construction Company, as well as owner of Gannon Company—Realtor, both headquartered in McFarland. As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with degrees in civil engineering and construction administration, he brought a valuable mix of technical expertise and entrepreneurship to Board discussions.
“We have been fortunate to benefit from decades of exceptional leadership by both Ron Krantz and Tom Gannon,” Tubbs shares. “We especially appreciate their continuity of service throughout the merger and their legacy knowledge of both institutions to ensure the ongoing success of Lake Ridge Bank. We can’t thank them enough for their visionary mentorship over the years.”
For more information about Lake Ridge Bank and its Board of Directors, visit lakeridge.bank/about-us.
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Lake Ridge Bank’s mission is to “build prosperous communities, one relationship at a time.” For more than 100 years, this has meant getting to know each of our clients to offer personalized services to meet their specific financial goals. Lake Ridge Bank offers a full line of financial products and services. We focus on offering products and services to make your banking easy. Our business banking and mortgage lenders are trusted leaders in their field with the expertise to provide the right loan at the best rate possible for our clients. As a community bank, we are dedicated to reinvesting in, and making our communities great places to live, work and raise a family. Visit lakeridge.bank to learn more about how we can help you.
Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender
Lake Ridge Bank. Go Far. Go Together!
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Local Real Estate Professional Completes Weichert® Fast Track Training To Elevate Client Services
Madison, Wis. (Grassroots Newswire) June 10, 2025 – Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint, located in Madison, is proud to announce that Tashayanna Mixson successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Fast Track training program. The training helps quickly bring new and existing Weichert® affiliated agents up to speed on the latest information, resources and technology available to real estate professionals to help them effectively list, promote and sell properties and offer exceptional service to their clients.
“Our Fast Track program covers everything a real estate professional needs to know to help them start out on the right track towards a successful career in real estate,” said Bill Scavone, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. “This program is designed to offer a unique learning experience to get our new associates productive as quickly as possible.”
Program participants learn best practices to get started in the real estate industry, find sellers, capture a buyer’s attention and list properties to sell quickly. Agents that complete the Weichert Fast Track training also gain the confidence and competitive edge to succeed in real estate.
Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint is an independently owned and operated Weichert affiliate. For more information about Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint, please contact Robert Grether at (608) 721 – 8002 or rob@weichert-lakepoint.com.
About Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.: Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a top real estate franchisor established in 2001 by Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert Companies, which has been in operation since 1969. The company provides a clearly defined business model for operating, managing, and marketing a real estate brokerage, along with industry-leading technology, marketing tools, and support. Its first affiliate opened in 2002, and the franchise network has since grown to over 350 offices, serving markets in over 40 states. The company has appeared on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list as a top residential real estate franchise and been identified by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise for owner satisfaction 10 years in a row. For more information about Weichert, visit Weichert.com. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit WeichertFranchise.com.
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Dan Carey Promoted to Executive Vice President at One Community Bank
One Community Bank is excited to announce the promotion of Dan Carey to Executive Vice President. In his new role, Dan joins the One Community Bank executive team and will help guide initiatives across the organization. Dan also remains OCB’s Chief Commercial Officer, and will continue to help the commercial team grow and thrive.
“Dan brings an incredible blend of experience, leadership, and deep commitment to relationship banking,” said Steve Peotter, President and Chief Executive Officer. “He consistently leads with integrity and vision, and we’re excited to have Dan be part of our executive team.”
Dan’s career in community banking began shortly after earning his degree in Finance and Business Management from Edgewood College. His first role was as a credit analyst at a small community bank in Cambridge, Wisconsin. There, he gained a strong foundation in commercial lending and was fortunate to be mentored closely by both the bank’s President and EVP. That early exposure to senior leadership and operational strategy accelerated his development and shaped his collaborative leadership style.
“I am extremely excited to join the OCB executive team,” said Dan. “As a member of that team, I look forward to helping One Community Bank continue to align with its mission to Serve Clients, Support Colleagues, and Invest in our Communities.”
In addition to his role at One Community Bank, Dan is actively involved in the community. He serves on the Board of Directors for the McFarland Education Foundation and the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association, and volunteers as a youth sports coach. He enjoys building relationships with business owners and real estate professionals and is currently pursuing his CCIM designation as a member of CCIM Wisconsin.
Dan is also active in several professional organizations, including Smart Growth Greater Madison, 100 Men of Dane County, NAIOP Wisconsin, the Commercial Brokers Group, and multiple Chambers of Commerce throughout Dane County.
Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, especially biking and boating on the Madison-area lakes. He is an avid Green Bay Packers fan and passionate about horse racing, particularly harness racing.