Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl and NB Home Lending Specialist Katie Behrendt sit down with Mikayla Hogan, Coach of the CFM Girl's Hockey Team.    Topics discussed include: Can great players be great coaches? Molding girls from different schools into one team How school co-ops control WI girl's high school hockey Pros and Cons of playing hockey all year Outlook for next season B...

In this edition of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott look back at the podcast's history and its 214 episodes.  Banker with a Beer has a wonderful library of archived interviews that our new and loyal listeners may enjoy exploring.   Topics discussed include: The history of the podcast Where one can find past episodes Notable shows from the past How guests are chosen How the beverage is chosen Be...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Jerry Jacobson, President of Northwestern Bank. Topics discussed include:  Update on NB Jerry J's perspective on the economy Experience as a Board member of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank Best things about being a Bank President  Beverage Enjoyed: Leinie's Original  Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the sho...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl and Jake Krebsbach sit down with Katie Warner, Broker / Owner of Eau Claire Reality to discuss the local residential real estate market. Topics discussed include: The new commission structure for real estate agents Local Market Insights Advice for Buyers and Sellers Real Estate Challenges and Predictions Beverage Enjoyed: Leinie's Summer Shandy  T...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Patti Darley and Bob Kruse, Board members of the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to discuss their plans for building a new hospital in Lake Hallie. Topics discussed include: What is the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative? Filling the void left by the closure of Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's hospitals Staffing the new facility The...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with four leaders of supercomputer legend Cray Research, Skip August, Jerry Brost, Dave Kiefer, and Terry McDougall. Topics discussed include: Why was Cray such a pivotal player in the computer industry? Attracting critical talent to the Chippewa Falls Role Cray played in helping to win the Cold War The impact of Cray on the Chippewa Val...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Jonathan Gray, Headmaster of Veritas Classical Academy. Topics discussed include: What is a classical education? The demand for this type of education model in the Chippewa Valley Moving students from a traditional education model to a classical one Application process Beer Enjoyed: Buffalo Plaid, Fifth Ward Brewery Oshkosh, WI Than...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Coach Rob Erickson, Head Football Coach for UW Eau Claire .   Topics discussed include: NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Recruiting in the WIAC Impact of facilities on recruiting In season vs off season schedule Thoughts for the 2025 season   Beer Enjoyed:  Drop Dead Blonda, Stevens Point Brewery   Thank you for listening to this epis...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Tyrel Zich and Tim Bartels of Xcel Energy. Topics discussed include: The transition to renewables Planning for future energy needs Electric Vehicles – Xcel energy's position in that space Artificial Intelligence – growth and impacts to the grid Home solar installations Beer Enjoyed:  Hennepin Farmhouse Ale – Ommegang Brewery Thank y...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Dr. Sunem Beaton-García, President of Chippewa Valley Technical College Topics discussed include: The growing popularity of technical school degrees Building renovations / new programs Most popular fields of study Lingering COVID impacts Non-traditional sports Beverage Enjoyed:  Law's Cask Bourbon Thank you for listening to this epis...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Jacob and Brittany Paulsrud, Owners of Covizza / Leona's Pizza Topics discussed include: The passion for pizza The road to opening Leona's Impact of social media Staying resilient Opening plans Beverage Enjoyed: Wit's Peak, Athletic Brewing Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with John Frank, Political Analyst for WEAU. Topics discussed include: Were the results of the recent elections a surprise? Pre-election polling Voting by economic class Partisanship of national media Impact of WI redistricting Beverage Enjoyed:  La Croix sparkling water Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by le...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Kathy Wright, Talent Buyer for the Pablo Center. Topics discussed include: Types of entertainment Western WI enjoys Competing with other local venues and events Eau Claire's selling / short comings with artists Last minute ticket buyers Beverage Enjoyed:  Three Philosophers, Quad Ale.  Cooperstown NY Thank you for listening to this e...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Quentin Volk, Executive Director Eau Claire Jazz, Inc. Topics discussed include: Connecting UWEC with the community Why Eau Claire has blossomed into a music hub Reasons students choose UWEC for its music program AI and the viability of live music Jazz student internship program Beverage Enjoyed:  Houblon Chouffe, Belgium IPA Thank y...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Dr. Laura Smith, Pediatrician with Spero Wellness Center. Topics discussed include: Functional Medicine Time spent with a Patient Medicating Children Physician Burnout Beverage Enjoyed:  Spindrift Sparkling Water Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a rating or review on Apple o...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Kuehl sits down with Lacey Logslett, VP of Business Banking at Northwestern Bank. Topics discussed include: Balancing Career with Family Working with Female Business Owners / Entrepreneurs Women in Leadership Roles Why Business Owners Look to NB for their Banking Needs Beverage Enjoyed: Stiegl Raspberry Radler, Salzburg Austria Thank you for listening t...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Charity Zich, Airport Director Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. Topics discussed include: Return of United (Skyway) Airlines to EAU Maintaining Sun Country service to Fort Myers Need for regular, dependable flights both out of and into the Chippewa Valley Flight times and schedules Beverage Enjoyed:  Schell's Sangria, New Ulm Brewin...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Eric Rykal, Owner of Modicum Brewery Topics discussed include: Modicum Brewing Story Decision to Re-start Business Coffee Grounds Experience Future Plans  Beverage Enjoyed:  When I am King, Modicum Brewery Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a rating or review on Apple or Spoti...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos, Superintendent Altoona Public Schools. Topics discussed include: Closing COVID Educational gaps AI in the Classroom Phones / Digital Screens Age Children Can Begin their Career Search Beverage Enjoyed:  Voodoo Ranger, IPA  New Belgium Brewing Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leav...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Andy Henning, AVP of Compliance at Northwestern Bank. Topics discussed include: Trends in bank fraud Most frequent fraud where customers lose money Business fraud How folks can best protect themselves from fraud and identity theft How AI will both increase fraud and improve fraud decetion Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest 2024  Beverage Enj...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Mike Golat, City Administrator of Altoona  Topics discussed include: Completion of Construction In River Prairie Affordable Housing Efforts City Expansion / East Neighborhood Residential Development Downtown Container Park Update Water Availability Beverage Enjoyed: Oktoberfest, Athletic Brewing  Thank you for listening to this episo...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Wyatt Tinnen, General Manager of the new Sonnentag Event Center   Topics discussed include: The Sonnentag Center will change the entertainment options for Western WI How the Sonnentag Center complements existing sports / music venues What the guest experience will be   Types of events to be offered Three-year goal for the Center   Be...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Darrin Senn, Owner of Senn Blacktop and Northwestern Bank Chairman of the Board   Topics discussed include: Improvements in Blacktop Substitutes for Oil in Blacktop Forecast for 2025 based on Projects out for Bid Why should Someone Bank with NB? Challenges the Bank Faces Staying Independent  Beverage Enjoyed:  Goose Island Bourbon Co...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Scott Hoffman, CEO WIN Technologies.   Topics discussed include: What is AI? Issues with accessing AI in an office setting Opportunities that AI offers for productivity How AI usage is impacting WIN's network   Beverage Enjoyed:  Wolf, 3 Sheeps Brewing Company   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leavin...

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Barb Stevens, President of Open Door Clinic Topics discussed include: Jazz for a Cause Role of Open Door Clinic Impact on Clinic of HSHS Closure(s) Services Provided Eligibility Criteria Beverage Enjoyed:  Curieux, Allagash Brewing Co.  Portland Maine   Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker...