Forward Bank Elects Jon Pesko and Terry Palecek to the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Forward Bank voted to add Jon Pesko and Terry Palecek to the Board at their October meeting.

Pesko is the majority owner of United Pride Dairy, a partner in Railview Distribution, and Phillips Lumber and Hardware. He is active in the community serving as the President of the Board of Education. Pesko has made a positive impact on the dairy industry serving on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Dairies & Foremost Farms Cooperative in the past.

Palecek is the owner of multiple businesses in the Park Falls area including Terry Palecek Inc & Palecek Trucking, Lake Region Holdings LLC, and Butternut Regional Warehouse. He is actively involved in his local community serving as the Town Chairman for Agenda, on the Butternut Fire commission, Butternut Cemetery Association, and the Flambeau River Advisory Council.

“Jon and Terry bring Board representation to our two northern communities of Phillips and Park Falls,” said Bill Sennholz, President and CEO of Forward Bank. “Their knowledge of this area is extremely beneficial as we continue our outreach. Each has a vast amount of experience in their respective fields, and we are excited at the insight that they will provide.”