Meet Our Lenders: Richland Center
JESSICA HERFEL
Vice President
Meet Jessica
MICHAEL STARKS
Branch Manager/Loan Officer
Meet Michael
JESSICA HERFEL
Vice President
MICHAEL STARKS
Branch Manager/Loan Officer
Jessica began her community banking career in 2000 as a part-time teller with Royal Bank while working toward a degree in business administration and finance at Southwest Technical College. During this time, she developed a strong passion for banking and finance, which was fueled by mentors who led by example and showed her the thrill of helping customers achieve their dreams. In 2014, Jessica earned her degree from the Graduate School of Banking at UW-Madison. She serves as Vice President and enjoys leading her team of lenders and managers who specialize in real estate, consumer, agriculture and commercial lending and retail banking.
Although Jessica hails from Wisconsin, she dislikes the cold winters but admits to staying for the cheese! On the weekends you can find her cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family, camping, fishing and golfing. She enjoys volunteering in her local communities and is a member of the Auxiliary, Spring Green Chamber of Commerce, Village of Plain Finance Committee, St Luke’s Church Circle and St Luke’s Summer Festival. What many people don’t know about Jessica is that she earned her Girl Scout Gold award for years of membership and community service.
NMLS#: 615152
With nearly 10 years of community banking experience, Michael is passionate about helping customers realize and achieve their dreams. His personal philosophy is to treat customers how he’d like to be treated and provide the same customer experience that he would expect. He specializes in consumer, business and mortgage lending.
Michael is described as being driven and energetic and enjoys staying busy. He cares deeply about the Richland Center community and enjoys the opportunity to give back, including through volunteer service to the Richland Center Fire Department, football coach at Richland Center High School and the Richland Center Chamber of Commerce.
When he’s not in the community or helping customers, you can find Michael enjoying time with his wife and 3 kids, being active outdoors and cheering on his favorite sports teams.
NMLS#: 1263427
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Shania Sake
Having been born and raised in the area, Shania is thrilled to help her family, friends and neighbors reach financial milestones. Shania’s depth of experience in many facets of the bank has provided a firm foundation for her career in lending.
Shania specializes in real estate, commercial, small business and consumer lending. She enjoys being faced with new challenges and the opportunity to build relationships with customers. With a sincere passion for helping others, Shania believes in turning the idea of “I can’t” into “how can I?”
As a native to the area, Shania enjoys giving back through volunteer work with the Hillsboro Fire Department Auxiliary and Labor Day Queen pageant and in helping out at school activities and local events. During her time at UW-Platteville where she earned a degree in Agriculture Business, she was President of the School of Agriculture Council.
When she’s not busy volunteering or helping customers, Shania can be found making crafts and furniture with her husband, Chris, spending time with her two dogs, Scout and Callie and enjoying time outside.
NMLS#1816250
Shania Sake
Having been born and raised in the area, Shania is thrilled to help her family, friends and neighbors reach financial milestones. Shania’s depth of experience in many facets of the bank has provided a firm foundation for her career in lending.
Shania specializes in real estate, commercial, small business and consumer lending. She enjoys being faced with new challenges and the opportunity to build relationships with customers. With a sincere passion for helping others, Shania believes in turning the idea of “I can’t” into “how can I?”
As a native to the area, Shania enjoys giving back through volunteer work with the Hillsboro Fire Department Auxiliary and Labor Day Queen pageant and in helping out at school activities and local events. During her time at UW-Platteville where she earned a degree in Agriculture Business, she was President of the School of Agriculture Council.
When she’s not busy volunteering or helping customers, Shania can be found making crafts and furniture with her husband, Chris, spending time with her two dogs, Scout and Callie and enjoying time outside.
NMLS#1816250