Press Releases

JANESVILLE, WI – Sauk Valley Bank, a community bank dedicated to relationship-driven service, is pleased to announce the opening of a new full-service branch located at 1135 Black Bridge Road, in Janesville, Wisconsin in the fall of 2026. This expansion reflects the bank’s continued commitment to providing convenient access to high-quality financial services while strengthening...

WALWORTH, WI – Sauk Valley Bank Sauk Valley Bank (SVB) is pleased to welcome Jennelle Olson as the new Retail Banking District Leader. Jennelle brings more than 26 years of experience in retail banking, shaped by leadership roles that include branch operations and market oversight, with a strong foundation in relationship banking. Throughout her career,...

STERLING, IL – Sauk Valley Bank Sauk Valley Bank (SVB) is pleased to welcome Warren Laube as the new Chief Credit Officer. Warren brings more than three decades of experience shaped by work in credit administration, risk evaluation, and commercial lending. His career reflects a consistent focus on strengthening credit practices and supporting the long-term...

HARVARD, IL – Sauk Valley Bank Sauk Valley Bank (SVB) is pleased to welcome Mandi Ballard as Vice President of Agricultural & Commercial Lending. Mandi brings more than 15 years of community banking experience and a lifelong connection to agriculture. Raised on a small family dairy farm, she understands the unique challenges faced by agricultural...

HARVARD, IL – Sauk Valley Bank Sauk Valley Bank (SVB) is pleased to welcome Travis Howell as Vice President of Commercial & Agricultural Lending. Travis brings lending experience from previous roles. He attended the University of Illinois and has completed specialized training in agricultural finance and commercial lending. As a solutions-oriented, forward-thinking leader with a...

Sauk Valley Bank (SVB) is pleased to welcome Toni Voegeli as the new Janesville AVP Retail Market Manager. With more than 20 years of experience in retail and relationship banking, Toni brings a deep understanding of community-focused financial services and team leadership. Throughout her career, she has built strong customer relationships, supported sustainable business growth,...

WALWORTH, WI – Sauk Valley Bank Sauk Valley Bank, a community bank dedicated to relationship-driven service, is pleased to announce the opening of a new full-service branch located at 541 Kenosha Street Unit #1, in Walworth, Wisconsin. This expansion reflects the bank’s continued commitment to providing convenient access to high-quality financial services while strengthening its...

STERLING, IL – Sauk Valley Bank is pleased to welcome Mark Scholl to the company’s Board of Directors. Mark brings 30 years of experience in financial risk advisory and forensic practice. He specializes in all aspects of technology services for the WIPFLI firm, primarily for the financial sector which includes information security, network design, and...

STERLING, IL – Sauk Valley Bank is pleased to welcome Bailey Schneiderbauer as the Sterling Market President. In this role, Bailey will oversee market operations, community partnerships, and customer service initiatives for the Sterling area, continuing Sauk Valley Bank’s mission of delivering trusted, local financial services. As Market President, Bailey will focus on developing new...

Sterling, IL – August 23, 2024 – Sauk Valley Bank is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 25th Anniversary this year. This significant milestone marks a quarter-century of dedicated service to our valued customers and the community. Our grand celebration began in July, where we combined our Anniversary with our annual Customer Appreciation Day....