Steve Wierschem
WAUKESHA, Wis., — First Federal Bank of Wisconsin has both promoted Steve Wierschem to President and named him to the Board of Directors. Wierschem joined the bank in 2020 as the Chief Financial Officer and brings extensive financial experience and a deep commitment to the community banking model to his new role.
Wierschem will oversee the consumer banking team in addition to current finance and operations responsibilities.
“Steve has done a fantastic job developing the necessary skills to help lead our bank,” said Edward H. Schaefer, CEO of First Federal Bank of Wisconsin. “Over the last few years, we have expanded his responsibilities, and we continue to add to his duties now with Steve’s promotion to Bank President. As our President, I am confident Steve will drive innovation, build on our strong foundation, and continue to profitably grow our bank, providing the ‘Community Bank Difference’ to our customers, prospects, and the communities we serve.”
Prior to joining the bank, Wierschem was a director at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He earned both his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a certified public accountant, bringing valuable financial acumen to his new leadership role.
“First Federal Bank of Wisconsin has always stood apart through its commitment to exceptional customer experience, quick local decision-making, and deep community engagement,” said Wierschem. “I am honored to lead this outstanding team as we continue to strengthen these commitments while embracing innovation to better serve our customers and communities.”