Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry is joined by NB Business Banker, Jake Krebsbach. Jerry and Jake sit down with Hayden and John Goodman, owners of Chippewa Valley Drones.

Topics discussed include:

• Qualifications for flying a drone
• How drones compare with traditional agricultural spreading equipment
• Turning a hobby into a business
• Most fun in the business
• Drone flying stories

Beverage Enjoyed: Spotted Cow, New Glarus Brewing

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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.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott sit down with Molly Bushman, President of McDonell Area Catholic Schools.

Topics discussed include:

• Plans for large land purchased near St. Joseph's hospital
• Enrollment Growth
• Great Books Approach / University of Dallas
• Role of Religion in School
• Alternative Educational Options

Beverage Enjoyed: Guinness 0 NA Beer

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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.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl and NB Home Lending Specialist Katie Behrendt sit down with Mikayla Hogan, Coach of the CFM Girl's Hockey Team.

Topics discussed include:

• Can great players be great coaches?
• Molding girls from different schools into one team
• How school co-ops control WI girl's high school hockey
• Pros and Cons of playing hockey all year
• Outlook for next season

Beverage Enjoyed: Moon Man IPA, New Glarus Brewing

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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.

In this edition of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott look back at the podcast's history and its 214 episodes. Banker with a Beer has a wonderful library of archived interviews that our new and loyal listeners may enjoy exploring.

Topics discussed include:

• The history of the podcast
• Where one can find past episodes
• Notable shows from the past
• How guests are chosen
• How the beverage is chosen

Beverage Enjoyed: Ayinger Oktoberfest and Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout

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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.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Jerry Jacobson, President of Northwestern Bank.

Topics discussed include:

• Update on NB
• Jerry J's perspective on the economy
• Experience as a Board member of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank
• Best things about being a Bank President

Beverage Enjoyed: Leinie's Original

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In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl and Jake Krebsbach sit down with Katie Warner, Broker / Owner of Eau Claire Reality to discuss the local residential real estate market.

Topics discussed include:

• The new commission structure for real estate agents
• Local Market Insights
• Advice for Buyers and Sellers
• Real Estate Challenges and Predictions

Beverage Enjoyed: Leinie's Summer Shandy

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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.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Patti Darley and Bob Kruse, Board members of the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to discuss their plans for building a new hospital in Lake Hallie.

Topics discussed include:

• What is the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative?
• Filling the void left by the closure of Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's hospitals
• Staffing the new facility
• The value to the community of an independent hospital
• How to become a member

Beverage Enjoyed: Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards

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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.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with four leaders of supercomputer legend Cray Research, Skip August, Jerry Brost, Dave Kiefer, and Terry McDougall.

Topics discussed include:

• Why was Cray such a pivotal player in the computer industry?
• Attracting critical talent to the Chippewa Falls
• Role Cray played in helping to win the Cold War
• The impact of Cray on the Chippewa Valley
• Cray's legacy

Beer Enjoyed: Leinie's Dark Lager

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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.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Jonathan Gray, Headmaster of Veritas Classical Academy.

Topics discussed include:

• What is a classical education?
• The demand for this type of education model in the Chippewa Valley
• Moving students from a traditional education model to a classical one
• Application process

Beer Enjoyed: Buffalo Plaid, Fifth Ward Brewery Oshkosh, WI

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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.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Coach Rob Erickson, Head Football Coach for UW Eau Claire . Topics discussed include: NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Recruiting in the WIAC Impact of facilities on recruiting In season vs off season schedule Thoughts for the 2025 season Beer Enjoyed: Drop Dead Blonda, Stevens Point Brewery Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 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.