Meet Our Lenders: Viroqua
CHRIS ROZESKE
Assistant Vice President/Loan Officer
Viroqua
Meet Chris
SUSAN WEBER
Loan Officer
Viroqua
Meet Susan
CHRIS ROZESKE
Assistant Vice President/Loan Officer
SUSAN WEBER
Loan Officer
Chris began his community banking career in 2008, conducting loan reviews. Since then, he has taken advantage of the many opportunities a banking career offers, including lending, compliance, IT and management. His interest in lending came from his desire to help people and the community that he lives in. He strongly believes that there is always an opportunity to help someone through a situation - good or bad - or to be a part of making a dream a reality. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at UW-Madison.
Chris is very active in the Viroqua community, including serving as a board member for Vernon Trails, Inc., spearheading the creation of Viroqua’s first disc golf course and serving on the Viroqua Basketball Club board. Chris also coaches girls basketball at Viroqua High School and volunteers at the Driftless Humane Society in Viroqua. Past accomplishments include having received the Volunteer of the Year award from Viroqua Chamber Main Street, serving on the Vernon Memorial Hospital Foundation board, and contributing to the efforts to establish the first dog park in Viroqua.
Originally from Minnesota, he moved to Wisconsin for school and stuck around for the beauty, the people and – of course – the cheese. When he’s not busy volunteering, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, their daughter, and two dogs. He’s also a talented cook and enjoys cheering on the Badgers, Packers, and Bucks. Chris has a passion for serving the Viroqua area and is eager to explore new opportunities to make the community a better place to live, work and play.
NMLS#: 1503966
As an active resident, Susan is excited to be a part of helping her community and surrounding areas thrive. She has always enjoyed giving back to the community, including involvement with the Vernon Women’s Alliance, Driftless Humane Society and participation in local high schools Reality Days events. Susan has also coached youth basketball, served as a Girl Scout leader, ran a coed volleyball league, participated on the block grant loan committee for the City of Viroqua and has been involved with the local Rotary. As a founding member of Vernon County Housing Coalition and Southwest Regional Housing Coalition and as a past member of the Richland County Housing Coalition, Susan cares deeply about the economic health of the surrounding area.
Having been in lending since 1996, Susan has a deep understanding of the community banking landscape. Her favorite things about being a community banker are the excitement of helping first time buyers own a home and having the opportunity to talk to young people about buying a home or car and maintaining good credit. Her philosophy is that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and deserves the best in professionalism and service when working together, which is what she strives to deliver.
When she’s not helping customers or being active in the community, Susan can be found cheering on the Packers, golfing, hiking, biking, spending time with her husband and their pointer/husky rescue, Mocha, or with their kids and grandkids.
NMLS#: 440337
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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