Forward Bank

Brian Fritz has recently joined Forward Bank as an Assistant Vice President / Commercial Loan Officer, and his primary focus will be on expanding the bank's presence in the Northwoods market. Specifically, he will work on building relationships with businesses and community members in the Three Lakes and the surrounding Northwoods communities. Fritz will collaborate closely with Jake Weinand and Larry Snedden to both grow existing connections and identify new opportunities in the region.

Fritz brings significant experience to his role, having spent over 18 years in the financial services industry, with a special focus on the Northwoods region for the past 16 years. He is a Three Lakes High School graduate and is deeply committed to the community. He has served as the former President of the Northwoods United Way and is involved in middle school football coaching, as well as supporting various initiatives in Three Lakes.

Apart from his professional pursuits, Fritz is an outdoor enthusiast, engaging in activities such as boating, water skiing, fishing, and golf in the summer. In the winter, he enjoys snowmobiling, downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as ice fishing.

"Brian brings a diverse skill set to the Forward team serving the Northwoods and will work with the larger team on developing enhanced services for our customers," said Jake Weinand, Northwoods Market President of Forward Bank. “I’m excited to see this great group develop and get out into the communities that we love and call home.”