Banker With A Beer Episode 228
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
Release Date: 07/28/2025
Banker With A Beer Episode 243
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with incoming Northwestern Bank CEO, Tracey Smiskey and incoming President, Jamie Leibrandt Topics discussed include: Their Journey at the Bank Leadership and Vision of NB Community Commitment Future Outlook Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin....
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Banker With A Beer Episode 242
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dr. Thomas Kemp, Department Chair UW Eau Claire Department of Economics Topics discussed include: An Update on the World Economy The US Outlook Local & Regional: Chippewa Valley / Western Wisconsin Capitalism vs the Rising Tide of Socialism Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Weissbier Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 241
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Aaron White, Community Development Director for the city of Eau Claire, Topics discussed include: What Makes Eau Claire Desirable for Growth? Significant Project Updates Data Centers Can Eau Claire continue to grow its footprint? Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Oktoberfest Uber, Leinenkugels Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 240
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Jacobson, President and CEO of Northwestern Bank joins us as he prepares for retirement after a 47-year career. Topics discussed include: Jerry’s Career Highlights Changes in banking Changes in the Chippewa Valley The impact of Technology Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Leinie’s Honey Weise Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 239
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dr. Michael Carney, Interim Chancellor of UWEC. Topics discussed include: Dr. Carney’s Career Journey Chancellor Search Process / Timetable Higher Education Trends How AI and Other Technologies are Transforming the Student Experience Keeping UWEC Connected to the Community Beverage Enjoyed: Gunpowder IPA, the Brewing Projekt Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 238
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry sits down with Paul Kohler, Eau Claire Market President for Nicolet Bank. Topics discussed include: Reflections on Paul’s career in banking Changes in the Chippewa Valley The evolution of banking and its future Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Belhaven, Scottish Ale Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls,...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 237
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Eric Rygg, President of Silver Spring Foods and Huntsinger Farms. Topics discussed include: The world of Horseradish What is a “Zing Master” Signature Sandwich for the Chippewa Valley Impact of Tariffs on Silver Spring Foods Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Pumpkin Spice Veneration, 3 Sheeps Brewing Sheboygan WI Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 236
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Mark Broses of the Chippewa Falls Rotary Club and Hosting Coordinator for the Open World – Poland Visitors Topics discussed include: The Polish Guests and Hosting Experience The Chippewa Valley Tour Cultural Exchange / Trade Opportunities Benefits of International Exchanges Beverages Enjoyed: Zvwiec and Warka, Polish Lagers Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 235
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
We tried something new this week and took the podcast on the road! Banker with a Beer was recorded in front of a live audience at the Roadmap Marketing Conference in downtown Eau Claire. Jerry hosted a panel of local marketing specialists including Erin Trowbridge of 4 Peas Consulting, Lee Carather of Double Forte, and Benny Anderson of Daredevil Business Consulting. Topics discussed include: Keeping with the Changes in Social Media The growing Role of AI Marketing in the Chippewa Valley Marketing on a Tight Budget Beverage Enjoyed: Various Beverages ...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 234
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Darrin Senn, owner of Senn Blacktop, co-owner of 1917 Restaurant, and NB Board of Director Chairman. Topics discussed include: Opening of 1917 Restaurant on Lake Wissota NB Leadership Transition Changes and Challenges in the Asphalt Paving Industry Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Deus, Belgium Ale 2017 Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A...
info_outlineIn this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry sits down with Jane Johnson, NB’s Vice President of Residential lending.
Topics discussed include:
- Update on the Chippewa Valley housing market
- Current housing market rates
- Home Lending Basics
- Ways for parents to assist children in purchasing homes
- Beverages Enjoyed: Modicum’s Muirhead Scottish Ale
Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify.
Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We’re a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.