Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

• Operational Referendum
• Challenges of Socia Media
• Career Readiness
• Mental Health of Youth

Guest: Jeff Holm, Superintendent Chippewa Falls Unified School District Beverage Enjoyed: Sprecher Root Beer

• Moving from New Jersey (in a pandemic)
• An outsider's view of the Chippewa Valley
• Why journalism?
• Relevancy of TV news in 2024

Guest: Leeann Stapleton, Morning News Anchor for WEAU Beverage Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Munich Gold

• The role trusts play in transferring wealth from one generation to the next
• Services offered by trust companies
• Supporting family members who are unable to support themselves
• End of Life Planning Issues

Featured Guest: Jason Munz, Vice President of Trust PointBeverage Enjoyed: St. Fevillien Grand Cru

• 2023 Wisconsin Banker's Association "Banker of the Year"
• Healthcare Task Force
• Economic Health of the Chippewa Valley
• Future of Community Banking

Guest: Jerry Jacobson, President and CEO of Northwestern Bank Beverage Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss

• Coaching CEOs and Executives
• Stress in Leadership Positions
• Warning Signs of Stress
• Traits of a good CEO
• Suggestions for a healthy lifestyle for company leaders

Guest: Brent Hafele, CEO of Vibrancy Unlocked Beverage Enjoyed: Erdinger Dunkel, Erding Germany

• Current Information on the closing of Sacred Heart and St Joseph Hospitals
• History of the Hospital Sisters in the Chippewa Valley
• Likely impacts of the closures on the Chippewa Valley
• Benefits and Services being offered to existing patients and staff

Guest: Nick Berger, former Client Service Executive of HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System) Beverage Enjoyed: Kwak Belgium Ale

• Trends in building construction
• Availability of materials and labor
• Working in the Chippewa Valley compared with the rest of the US
• Forecast for 2024

Guest: Peter Hoeft, Owner of Hoeft Construction. Beverage Enjoyed: Montucky Cold Snack

• Trends in Chippewa Valley crime / security
• Effectiveness of security systems
• Monitoring a second home or your home when away
• Things everyone should do to protect their home / car

Guest: Chris Lokken Customer Service Manager, Tru Lock Beer Enjoyed: Juneau Juice, Alaskan Brewing

• Topics discussed include:
• What is a die?
• Types of products manufactured with a die
• Chippewa Valley position as epicenter of US die production
• Future improvements / trends

Guest: Doug Darrow, Owner of Allied Dies Beverage Enjoyed: Bundaberg Ginger Beer

• Cyber Security Training Facility
• Record Enrollment
• Integration of programs with high schools and area universities
• Enhancing student extracurricular options

Guest: Dr. Sunem Beaton Garicia, President Chippewa Valley Technical College Beer Enjoyed: Delirium Noel