About Paul:
Paul has over 30 years of banking experience right here in the Chippewa Valley. He was born and raised in Northern Wisconsin. He is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire, with a degree in Finance. For the past 22 years he has worked at Charter Bank. He was promoted to bank president in February of 2011 and then to CEO and president in 2013. He is well versed in all areas of banking, but in particular, commercial and real estate lending. He has a passion for banking and serving clients. Besides banking, he spends most of his free time with his wife and daughters and by serving the community.
Paul’s favorite community event:
Paul takes great pride in giving back to the community. He was past board chair for the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. He continues to serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and its Executive committee. He currently sits on the CVTC Foundation Board of Directors and was the board’s past president. Paul currently serves on the Wisconsin Bankers Associations board and will be the board chair in 2020.
He was also the past president of the Lions club and the Chippewa Valley Bankers. He has served on numerous boards, including the United Way, The Chippewa Valley Boy Scout Council, Eau Claire Children’s Museum, Junior Achievement, and the Community Table. He also coached youth sports for over a decade in Eau Claire. One of his favorite fundraisers was the local Dancing With The Eau Claire Stars, a fundraiser for the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre. Paul and his partner won first place and were also named fan favorites!
