Local Cents by Pillar Bank

In this annual podcast address, Pillar Bank’s CEO Shane Bauer shares 2024 highlights including addition of its seventh location in Amery, WI, and how its culture has been enhanced since implementing Pillar Bank Principles. Also hear about the bank’s focus on youth, education, and community betterment through its ‘reverse mentorship’ initiatives in 2025.

Discover the role of a community foundation in helping individuals, families, and businesses leave a legacy for what’s most important to them. Whether it’s for early childhood education, the arts, your hometown, mental health, affordable housing, the environment, or whatever makes your heart sing, a legacy gift forever makes good.

Businesses are being targeted by fraudsters who are going back to the basics. One technique is to intercept checks and ‘wash’ them by replacing the payee and dollar amount. Pillar Bank’s Treasury Management Director, Lisa Lyon, discusses the rise in check fraud which started during the pandemic and shares valuable tips on safeguarding your business from this threat. Discover essential measures like monitoring your account daily, setting notifications, and utilizing tools like Positive Pay to protect your business finances.

Pillar Bank’s Ag Lender, Mike DeLong, interviews and jokes around with client Gary Larson of Larson Ag Ventures. Gary discusses his farming background, passion for agriculture, and the joys of managing 3,000 acres with various crops. He highlights the importance of community support, mentorship, and embracing successes and failures within the industry, maintaining that it all evens out over time. Listen in to hear one farmer’s perspective on the Ag industry.

Simplify your finances with Digital Banking! This Local Cents Podcast explores four convenient ways to send and manage your money online: Person to Person (P2P), External Transfers, Instant Payments, and Internal Transfers.

Join Melissa Lokken and Ashley Chevrier as they guide you through these versatile features, making your banking experience effortless and accessible.

Pillar Bank is excited about our seventh location opening in Amery, a charming city filled with picturesque lakes, exciting events, and a strong sense of community!

Listen to this podcast with Tony Meyers as he describes all that Amery has to offer including events, shopping, and much more.

Lori Davis, Consumer and Mortgage Lending expert from Pillar Bank, is joined by Dale Strobach, Sales Manager from Design Homes. Design Homes specializes in custom-built, factory-direct modular homes, offering clients the advantage of construction in a climate-controlled environment.

The duo discusses the key differences between modular and manufactured homes, highlighting how modular homes meet or exceed state code standards and are placed on permanent foundations, allowing them to grow in value over time.

If you're considering a new residence, Lori and Dale make the process simple and quick. Learn more by tuning in to this informative discussion on modular homes.

Mike DeLong, Vice President and Agriculture Loan Officer at Pillar Bank, discusses the state of the farm economy, focusing on dairy, beef, and crop operations.

Despite the challenges faced in the past 6-12 months, Mike emphasizes the importance of having a solid marketing plan to maneuver through these times. Yields across the country have been higher than average, and while some may attribute this to the election year, Mike highlights other factors such as production and usage.

Discover the charm of Clear Lake, a cherished community in the Pillar Bank family, with Isaac Christensen, our dedicated Agricultural and Commercial Lender. Born and raised in the area, Isaac values working for a bank that prioritizes community support and employee satisfaction.

Listen in with Leanna Larson, a seasoned Universal Teller at Pillar Bank in Spring Valley, WI, as she shares what it’s like to be a Teller with 21-years’ experience.