James and Steve Schowalter
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis.,—Port Washington State Bank President James S. Schowalter has been appointed the additional title of CEO. Schowalter, a 23-year banking industry professional, has spent the past 20 years serving PWSB in roles spanning credit, operations, and executive leadership. He has served as president for the past six years and has been a member of the bank’s board of directors since 2015.
James succeeds his father, Steven R. Schowalter. Steve joined the bank’s board of directors in 1979 and served as president from 1989-2020, at which time James became president while Steve maintained his role as CEO. Steve, a 58-year banking veteran, will remain active in the organization serving on various committees and maintaining his position as executive chairman of the bank’s board of directors, as well as president of Port Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Port Washington State Bank.
Over his career, James has contributed to numerous nonprofit and economic development initiatives throughout Ozaukee County, further reinforcing PWSB’s longstanding commitment to community stewardship.