Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Charity Zich, Airport Director Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Topics discussed include: Sun Country Results EAU’s status as an Essential Service airport Change in the travelers utilizing the airport Airport Construction Updates Beverage Enjoyed: Leinie’s Summer Shandy Thank you for listening to this episode!

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Karen Hebert, Group Benefits Broker of spectrum Benefits Solutions Topics discussed include: How to Think about Health Care and its Financing Pivoting away from Employee Provided health Insurance. Incentivizing Folks to Take Charge of their Own Health Beverage Enjoyed: Two Can Play at this Game, Tripping Animals Br

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