Ever changing, ever growing – our evolution moves FORWARD!
Originally incorporated in Marshfield, WI in 1919, we’ve adapted and grown throughout the years to respond to the changing needs of our clients and communities.
We have spent the last 10 years moving into rural communities that larger banks were leaving and some smaller banks couldn’t sustain. Our mission of Moving Our Communities Forward resonates with the families, businesses, farms and non-profits in Central Wisconsin; and we continually look for new communities to become a part of.
Our digital footprint is growing quickly – both in the number of services we offer and the number of online connections we make. In our fast-paced world, we are ready to connect with you and advise on the best convenience service to fit your lifestyle.
We will continue to remain consumer-oriented by offering home loans, improvement loans, consumer loans, and a complete variety of commercial and agricultural loans; in addition to checking accounts and a full range of savings programs.
President’s Message
It’s a new year filled with opportunities!
The Forward family is going to take many opportunities in 2019 to look back at our rich 100-year history – yes, I said 100 years! We plan to celebrate this milestone all year long with stories from our customers and our outstanding team.
We are also seeing opportunities for growth in 2019. We’ll be expanding our network of offices in May and are looking forward to welcoming new staff, customers, and non-profits. Our mission-based approach sets us apart from other financial institutions and allows Forward to truly make a positive impact in our communities.
We have 100 years of momentum – thank you for being part of the journey!
William W. Sennholz
CEO & President
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors consists of seven members, all living in our bank location communities. They represent all areas of our marketplace and many of the important industries we serve.
Senior Management Team:
William W. Sennholz
CEO & President
Rob L. Mort
Treasurer/CFO
Dave Clark
Executive Vice President
Corporate Officers:
Carissa Miller
Credit Administration Officer
Vice President
Chad Hoerman
Senior Commercial Lender
Vice President
David Krause
Senior Commercial Lender
Vice President
Gary Schraufnagel
Ag Lender
Vice President
Gene Knoll
Lending Specialist
Vice President
Jennifer Sobotta
Marketing Director
Vice President
Jesse Nelson
Internal Auditor
Vice President
Jessica Frahm
Commercial Lender
Vice President
John White Jr.
IT Director
Vice President
Lori Schutz
Project Manager
Vice President
Mike Henke
Ag Lender
Vice President
Ron Wilczek
Senior Commercial Lender
Vice President
Todd Waldhart
Loan Officer
Vice President
Bill Neville
Commercial Lender
Asst. Vice President
Chrissy Walczak
Controller
Asst. Vice President
Christopher Mueller
Compliance Officer
Asst. Vice President
Gwen Schnitzler
Human Resources Director
Asst. Vice President
Holly Zopfi
Loan Operations Officer
Asst. Vice President
Jay Milz
Ag Lender
Asst. Vice President
Jill Scheppler
Mortgage Lending Manager
Asst. Vice President
John Kaprelian
Retail Manager
Asst. Vice President
Megan Genteman
Deposit Operations Manager
Asst. Vice President
Molly Knoll
Commercial Lender
Asst. Vice President
Sandy Klatt
Corporate Secretary
Forward Bank is guided by a diverse and experienced group of professionals that touch all aspects of our business. They follow our mission, educate our team on the corporate values, and set the tone for growth and excellence.