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Chris Cox — Chris Cox Senior Vice President, Chief Business Banking Officer Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1763 Email Chris Connect with Chris Cox on LinkedIn

Meet Chris Cox

Senior Vice President, Chief Business Banking Officer

Chris joined Bank of Sun Prairie in 2020, currently serving as senior vice president, chief business banking officer. He has 20+ years in banking with an emphasis on business lending and managing extensive portfolios. Chris was previously with Bank of Sun Prairie and was thrilled to rejoin the team after spending eight years in central Wisconsin.
In his time outside of the bank, Chris is very involved in volunteer activities for economic development organizations, civic and charitable foundations. He enjoys being involved in the Sun Prairie community. He and his wife welcomed their second child to the family in 2020.

Chris Cox — Chris Cox Senior Vice President, Chief Business Banking Officer Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1763 Email Chris Connect with Chris Cox on LinkedIn

Meet Chris Cox

Senior Vice President, Chief Business Banking Officer

Chris joined Bank of Sun Prairie in 2020, currently serving as senior vice president, chief business banking officer. He has 20+ years in banking with an emphasis on business lending and managing extensive portfolios. Chris was previously with Bank of Sun Prairie and was thrilled to rejoin the team after spending eight years in central Wisconsin.
In his time outside of the bank, Chris is very involved in volunteer activities for economic development organizations, civic and charitable foundations. He enjoys being involved in the Sun Prairie community. He and his wife welcomed their second child to the family in 2020.

Nick Hodel — Nick Hodel Senior Vice President, Business Banker & Business Development Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1752 Email Nick Connect with Nick Hodel on LinkedIn

Meet Nick Hodel

Senior Vice President, Business Banker & Business Development Manager

Nick currently serves as senior vice president, business banker and business development manager for Bank of Sun Prairie. His banking career spans the past 17 years and has provided him the opportunity to work with a diverse group of businesses across a wide range of industries. His primary focus is learning about each company’s strategic goals and designing financing structures that achieve those goals. Nick received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Edgewood College and later earned a master’s in business administration and accounting, also from Edgewood College.
He grew up on a small family dairy farm south of Madison which is recognized as a century farm and still in operation today. In his free time, Nick enjoys fishing, hiking, weightlifting, and, most importantly, spending time with his wife and son.

Nick Hodel — Nick Hodel Senior Vice President, Business Banker & Business Development Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1752 Email Nick Connect with Nick Hodel on LinkedIn

Meet Nick Hodel

Senior Vice President, Business Banker & Business Development Manager

Nick currently serves as senior vice president, business banker and business development manager for Bank of Sun Prairie. His banking career spans the past 17 years and has provided him the opportunity to work with a diverse group of businesses across a wide range of industries. His primary focus is learning about each company’s strategic goals and designing financing structures that achieve those goals. Nick received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Edgewood College and later earned a master’s in business administration and accounting, also from Edgewood College.
He grew up on a small family dairy farm south of Madison which is recognized as a century farm and still in operation today. In his free time, Nick enjoys fishing, hiking, weightlifting, and, most importantly, spending time with his wife and son.

Vince Hartmann — Vince Hartmann Vice President, Senior Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1768 Email Vince Connect with Vince Hartmann on LinkedIn

Meet Vince Hartmann

Vice President, Senior Business Banker

Vinnie has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry and has been with Bank of Sun Prairie since 2015 and now serves as vice president, senior business banker. Vinnie is passionate about helping people solve their cash flow issues and loves assisting small businesses.
Vinnie and his wife are empty nesters with two daughters in college. He serves as treasurer of the Central Midwest Ballet Academy, even though his girls are no longer there. He enjoys sports photography, hiking and cycling.

Vince Hartmann — Vince Hartmann Vice President, Senior Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1768 Email Vince Connect with Vince Hartmann on LinkedIn

Meet Vince Hartmann

Vice President, Senior Business Banker

Vinnie has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry and has been with Bank of Sun Prairie since 2015 and now serves as vice president, senior business banker. Vinnie is passionate about helping people solve their cash flow issues and loves assisting small businesses.
Vinnie and his wife are empty nesters with two daughters in college. He serves as treasurer of the Central Midwest Ballet Academy, even though his girls are no longer there. He enjoys sports photography, hiking and cycling.

Jeffrey Butts — Jeffrey L. Butts Vice President, Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1769 Email Jeffrey Connect with Jeffrey Butts on LinkedIn

Meet Jeffrey L. Butts

Vice President, Business Banker

Jeffrey has been in banking since 2009, with most of his time in bank management and, since 2019, in business lending. He joined Bank of Sun Prairie in 2021 as vice president, business banker. Over his career, he has managed existing portfolios of businesses to help them succeed and gained extensive experience in lending and credit analysis; his sales leadership skills have proven to promote business growth across organizations. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in financial management from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.
Jeffrey is a Sun Prairie native now settled in DeForest with his wife and three boys. In his free time, Jeffrey and his family love boating; waterskiing; snow skiing; and staying busy with the boys’ baseball, soccer, and football.

Jeffrey Butts — Jeffrey L. Butts Vice President, Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1769 Email Jeffrey Connect with Jeffrey Butts on LinkedIn

Meet Jeffrey L. Butts

Vice President, Business Banker

Jeffrey has been in banking since 2009, with most of his time in bank management and, since 2019, in business lending. He joined Bank of Sun Prairie in 2021 as vice president, business banker. Over his career, he has managed existing portfolios of businesses to help them succeed and gained extensive experience in lending and credit analysis; his sales leadership skills have proven to promote business growth across organizations. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in financial management from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.
Jeffrey is a Sun Prairie native now settled in DeForest with his wife and three boys. In his free time, Jeffrey and his family love boating; waterskiing; snow skiing; and staying busy with the boys’ baseball, soccer, and football.

Stephen Timm — Stephen Timm Vice President, Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1848 Email Stephen Connect with Stephen Timm on LinkedIn

Meet Stephen Timm

Vice President, Business Banker

Stephen has served the capital needs of businesses throughout his career, much of it in commercial banking in south-central Wisconsin after starting out with WBD, Inc. as a project analyst. He is currently vice president, business banker with Bank of Sun Prairie. His combination of experience has given him the opportunity to serve as a lead SBA lender, helping small businesses secure government loan assistance.
Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. When not at work, he enjoys playing drums, disc golf, darts, and softball as well as watching football; he lives in Sun Prairie.

Stephen Timm — Stephen Timm Vice President, Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1848 Email Stephen Connect with Stephen Timm on LinkedIn

Meet Stephen Timm

Vice President, Business Banker

Stephen has served the capital needs of businesses throughout his career, much of it in commercial banking in south-central Wisconsin after starting out with WBD, Inc. as a project analyst. He is currently vice president, business banker with Bank of Sun Prairie. His combination of experience has given him the opportunity to serve as a lead SBA lender, helping small businesses secure government loan assistance.
Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. When not at work, he enjoys playing drums, disc golf, darts, and softball as well as watching football; he lives in Sun Prairie.

Heather Johnson — Heather L. Johnson Vice President, Business Solutions Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1804 Email Heather Connect with Heather Johnson on LinkedIn

Meet Heather L. Johnson

Vice President, Business Solutions Manager

Heather joined the Bank of Sun Prairie in 2022 as vice president, business solutions manager. She has 17 years in banking with community businesses and their business banking needs. Heather previously worked at a regional bank based in Wisconsin for more than 16 years and held various roles managing multiple locations and large portfolio branches and, most recently, commercial businesses.
She is passionate about her work and focusing her attention on the community and those businesses who want and need assistance growing their organizations. In her time outside of the bank, Heather is the treasurer on the auxiliary board for her local American Legion and enjoys volunteering to support her community.

Heather Johnson — Heather L. Johnson Vice President, Business Solutions Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1804 Email Heather Connect with Heather Johnson on LinkedIn

Meet Heather L. Johnson

Vice President, Business Solutions Manager

Heather joined the Bank of Sun Prairie in 2022 as vice president, business solutions manager. She has 17 years in banking with community businesses and their business banking needs. Heather previously worked at a regional bank based in Wisconsin for more than 16 years and held various roles managing multiple locations and large portfolio branches and, most recently, commercial businesses.
She is passionate about her work and focusing her attention on the community and those businesses who want and need assistance growing their organizations. In her time outside of the bank, Heather is the treasurer on the auxiliary board for her local American Legion and enjoys volunteering to support her community.

Rob Stelzer — Rob Stelzer Assistant Vice President, Business Banker 608.467.1789 Email Rob Connect with Rob Stelzer on LinkedIn

Meet Rob Stelzer

Assistant Vice President, Business Banker

Rob has nine years of experience in the banking industry and has been with Bank of Sun Prairie since 2019, most currently as assistant vice president, business banker. His experience includes retail banking, branch management and portfolio management.
Rob lives in Sun Prairie with his wife, son, dog and cat. He serves on the family selection committee for Habitat for Humanity and is passionate about volunteering for many charity events. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, and fishing with family and friends, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers, MIlwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers.

Rob Stelzer — Rob Stelzer Assistant Vice President, Business Banker 608.467.1789 Email Rob Connect with Rob Stelzer on LinkedIn

Meet Rob Stelzer

Assistant Vice President, Business Banker

Rob has nine years of experience in the banking industry and has been with Bank of Sun Prairie since 2019, most currently as assistant vice president, business banker. His experience includes retail banking, branch management and portfolio management.
Rob lives in Sun Prairie with his wife, son, dog and cat. He serves on the family selection committee for Habitat for Humanity and is passionate about volunteering for many charity events. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, and fishing with family and friends, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers, MIlwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers.

Kelsey Hudson — Kelsey Hudson Assistant Vice President, Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1772 Email Kelsey Connect with Kelsey Hudson on LinkedIn

Meet Kelsey Hudson

Assistant Vice President, Business Banker

Kelsey Hudson is assistant vice president, business banker at Bank of Sun Prairie. With more than six years in banking, Kelsey recently relocated to the Madison area from southwestern Wisconsin and joined the dynamic business banking team.
Kelsey’s passion is creating mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships to ultimately help her customers “fund their dreams.” She prides herself on being a passionate, hard worker and lifelong learner. She’s also a mother and has studied at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville.

Kelsey Hudson — Kelsey Hudson Assistant Vice President, Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1772 Email Kelsey Connect with Kelsey Hudson on LinkedIn

Meet Kelsey Hudson

Assistant Vice President, Business Banker

Kelsey Hudson is assistant vice president, business banker at Bank of Sun Prairie. With more than six years in banking, Kelsey recently relocated to the Madison area from southwestern Wisconsin and joined the dynamic business banking team.
Kelsey’s passion is creating mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships to ultimately help her customers “fund their dreams.” She prides herself on being a passionate, hard worker and lifelong learner. She’s also a mother and has studied at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville.

Jason Bongle — Jason Bongle Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1760 Email Jason Connect with Jason Bongle on LinkedIn

Meet Jason Bongle

Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Jason has been in banking for more than 16 years and with Bank of Sun Prairie since 2010, currently serving as assistant vice president, portfolio manager. His experience includes credit analysis, commercial lending, underwriting and document review. In his current role, he supports a broad range of business development efforts for commercial lending customers.
Jason lives in Deerfield with his wife, three children and two dogs. He is a youth softball coach for a team in the Windmill Fastpitch Softball League of South-Central Wisconsin and is active in his community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, camping and traveling.

Jason Bongle — Jason Bongle Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1760 Email Jason Connect with Jason Bongle on LinkedIn

Meet Jason Bongle

Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Jason has been in banking for more than 16 years and with Bank of Sun Prairie since 2010, currently serving as assistant vice president, portfolio manager. His experience includes credit analysis, commercial lending, underwriting and document review. In his current role, he supports a broad range of business development efforts for commercial lending customers.
Jason lives in Deerfield with his wife, three children and two dogs. He is a youth softball coach for a team in the Windmill Fastpitch Softball League of South-Central Wisconsin and is active in his community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, camping and traveling.

Phil Wiedenbeck — Phil Wiedenbeck Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1834 Email Phil Connect with Phil Wiedenbeck on LinkedIn

Meet Phil Wiedenbeck

Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager

After 23 years in retail management, Phil started a new career in 2008 as a branch manager for a regional bank. In 2016, he made the move to community banking, joining the team at Bank of Sun Prairie as senior branch manager. He has enjoyed the opportunity to make an impact in the communities the bank serves, integral to its mission.
Phil is board president of Colonial Club Senior Activity Center and contributes his time to several other community activities throughout the year, including constructing the bank’s illuminating festive holiday float. Phil transitioned to the commercial department in 2021 as portfolio manager and has welcomed the opportunity to partner with businesses to help them succeed. When not at work, Phil enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Phil Wiedenbeck — Phil Wiedenbeck Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1834 Email Phil Connect with Phil Wiedenbeck on LinkedIn

Meet Phil Wiedenbeck

Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager

After 23 years in retail management, Phil started a new career in 2008 as a branch manager for a regional bank. In 2016, he made the move to community banking, joining the team at Bank of Sun Prairie as senior branch manager. He has enjoyed the opportunity to make an impact in the communities the bank serves, integral to its mission.
Phil is board president of Colonial Club Senior Activity Center and contributes his time to several other community activities throughout the year, including constructing the bank’s illuminating festive holiday float. Phil transitioned to the commercial department in 2021 as portfolio manager and has welcomed the opportunity to partner with businesses to help them succeed. When not at work, Phil enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Alex Melum — Alex Melum Junior Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1851 Email Alex Connect with Alex Melum on LinkedIn

Meet Alex Melum

Junior Business Banker

Alex has been in banking since 2017 primarily on the commercial banking side with a few years on the credit side. He is currently junior business banker with Bank of Sun Prairie. Alex holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He enjoys golfing, hunting, watching football, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Milwaukee Brewers when not at work. He is a Middleton native.

Alex Melum — Alex Melum Junior Business Banker Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1851 Email Alex Connect with Alex Melum on LinkedIn

Meet Alex Melum

Junior Business Banker

Alex has been in banking since 2017 primarily on the commercial banking side with a few years on the credit side. He is currently junior business banker with Bank of Sun Prairie. Alex holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He enjoys golfing, hunting, watching football, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Milwaukee Brewers when not at work. He is a Middleton native.

Business Solutions

Heather Johnson — Heather L. Johnson Vice President, Business Solutions Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1804 Email Heather Connect with Heather Johnson on LinkedIn

Meet Heather L. Johnson

Vice President, Business Solutions Manager

Heather joined the Bank of Sun Prairie in 2022 as vice president, business solutions manager. She has 17 years in banking with community businesses and their business banking needs. Heather previously worked at a regional bank based in Wisconsin for more than 16 years and held various roles managing multiple locations and large portfolio branches and, most recently, commercial businesses.
She is passionate about her work and focusing her attention on the community and those businesses who want and need assistance growing their organizations. In her time outside of the bank, Heather is the treasurer on the auxiliary board for her local American Legion and enjoys volunteering to support her community.

Heather Johnson — Heather L. Johnson Vice President, Business Solutions Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1804 Email Heather Connect with Heather Johnson on LinkedIn

Meet Heather L. Johnson

Vice President, Business Solutions Manager

Heather joined the Bank of Sun Prairie in 2022 as vice president, business solutions manager. She has 17 years in banking with community businesses and their business banking needs. Heather previously worked at a regional bank based in Wisconsin for more than 16 years and held various roles managing multiple locations and large portfolio branches and, most recently, commercial businesses.
She is passionate about her work and focusing her attention on the community and those businesses who want and need assistance growing their organizations. In her time outside of the bank, Heather is the treasurer on the auxiliary board for her local American Legion and enjoys volunteering to support her community.

Ashley Herro — Ashley Herro Assistant Vice President, Payment Solutions Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1784 Email Ashley

Meet Ashley Herro

Assistant Vice President, Payment Solutions Manager

Ashley has been with Bank of Sun Prairie since June 2006, where she has served in several functions, including as a teller, in the operations department as primary point of contact for business online banking and, now in card services. She is currently assistant vice president, payment solutions manager, where she plays a role in helping business customers effectively manage their banking activities. She also oversees the bank’s network of ATMs.
Ashley earned her bachelor’s degree in business at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. She is a Cottage Grove native and lives there with her family. Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and playing sports — and she is an avid fan of all her home-state sports: Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Bucks.

Ashley Herro — Ashley Herro Assistant Vice President, Payment Solutions Manager Sun Prairie - East 608.467.1784 Email Ashley

Meet Ashley Herro

Assistant Vice President, Payment Solutions Manager

Ashley has been with Bank of Sun Prairie since June 2006, where she has served in several functions, including as a teller, in the operations department as primary point of contact for business online banking and, now in card services. She is currently assistant vice president, payment solutions manager, where she plays a role in helping business customers effectively manage their banking activities. She also oversees the bank’s network of ATMs.
Ashley earned her bachelor’s degree in business at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. She is a Cottage Grove native and lives there with her family. Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and playing sports — and she is an avid fan of all her home-state sports: Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Bucks.