FRAUD ALERT: Scammers have been contacting residents of SE Wisconsin claiming to be from their Financial Institution or other companies that you may do business with. The scammers are relaying an urgent message for “Customers” to update their ACH information. Please be aware this is a scam. If you are contacted please call your Financial Institution directly and let them know immediately. Do not call the scammers back. For CSB customers, if you need immediate assistance please contact your banker or your local CSB location. [CSB Contact Information]
#Gift2Giving: Family, Friends Continue Christmas Eve Tradition Started by Kenosha's Bart Caldara
For 24 years, Kenosha’s Bart Caldara made sure no one was alone or hungry on Christmas Eve. “He was just a unique person who loved to serve,” said Amanda Campagna, Bart’s daughter. “He loved…
#Gift2Giving: Racine YMCA’s Young Leaders Academy Helping Students Become Teachers
The Racine YMCA’s Young Leaders Academy helps troubled inner-city youth become responsible, respectful adults. It’s through volunteers and donations that help support that mission.
#Gift2Giving: Valley of the Kings a Happy Place for Exotic Animals
Valley of the Kings Sanctuary & Retreat is located in Sharon, Wis. It's home to large and small exotic and domestic felids, bears, wolf hybrids, foxes, farm animals and more.
Findysz set to become Community State Bank’s 10th president in 126 years
Community State Bank Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Bob Findysz is set to become Community State Bank’s 10th president in the organization’s 126-year history. Findysz takes over …
Community State Bank’s Annual #Gift2Giving Campaign Tops $15,000
Nearly 100 Community State Bank employees are ready to deliver holiday cheer to 17 local nonprofit organizations during the seventh annual #Gift2Giving donation drive.
Heavenly Locks Helping Cancer Patients Stay Beautiful
Heavenly Locks Foundation is a local nonprofit organization started by three local breast cancer survivors providing beautiful wigs for those in need.
Veterans Day: A Day of Honor, Respect and Gratitude
Community State Bank will close all of its branches in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11.
Community State Bank Awards LEAD Scholarships to Eight Local Students
A talented group of young, future leaders were recognized for their excellence in agriculture, engineering, fashion and art in being named this year’s recipients of Community State Bank’s LEAD …
CSB Celebrates Success of Annual Pumpkin Patch
Local residents mingled with bank employees – while enjoying apple cider and doughnuts – at the annual Community Pumpkin Patch on Friday (Oct. 11) at Community State Bank, 1500 Main Street.
CSB Helps Support Local Hurricane Relief Effort
Kansasville resident Crysta Hernandez organized a relief effort for Hurricane Helene victims, delivering nearly 2,000 pounds of supplies to Weaverville, NC. Supported by family and friends, she …
Brian Lois Promoted to AVP | Ag Relationship Manager
Brian Lois, a fifth-generation farmer and Assistant VP at Community State Bank, is dedicated to supporting local agriculture and building strong relationships in southeast Wisconsin.
LEAD Award 2024
Community State Bank presents The LEAD Award, honoring Walworth County Fair exhibitors for leadership and service. Applications are open to 2024 exhibitors that are graduating seniors or students …
2024 Best of Voting
Do you love your Community Bank? Do you think CSB is the the BEST in the biz? Well, now is your chance to share that with the community! Community State Bank is in the running for Best of Racine …
CSB Welcomes Katie Weis as HR Director
Community State Bank (CSB), a local lending and banking partner, is pleased to announce the addition of Katie Weis, Human Resources Director.
CSB and Browns Lake Aquaducks Host Food Truck Event
Community State Bank (CSB) and Brown’s Lake Aquaducks invite the public to a community food truck and water ski show event, “Dinner on the Dock”.
CSB Mortgage Center Expands Team
CSB welcomes Joe Canfield and Kayla Mathews to the CSB Mortgage Center. Serving Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties, the CSB Mortgage Center offers full-service mortgage solutions.
Celebrating Eleven Years of Teaching Financial Literacy
Community State Bank (CSB) is thrilled to kick-off the 11th year of its financial literacy program, MyLIFE. Back in 2013, CSB recognized an opportunity to collaborate with local business leaders and …
Combatting Fraud and Scams
Discover essential fraud prevention tactics tailored to your community. Stay informed on local scams, protect your accounts, and safeguard your identity with expert strategies.
Fraud Attempts Close to Home
Discover practical tips to protect yourself from fraud attempts in your neighborhood, from car smash-and-grabs to tech scams. Stay informed and safeguard your personal information with insights from …
Robert Pieroni Biz Times Notable Commercial Banking Leader
CSB Chief Lending Officer was recognized as a 2024 Biz Times Notable Commercial Banking Leader.
Community Banking Month
Join us this April to celebrate Community Banking Month with Community State Bank! Discover the local impact of banking with us and see why community banking matters!
Katielynne Olszewski Promoted to Compliance Officer
Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Katielynne Olszewski to Compliance Officer. Olszewski joined the bank in May of 2023 as a BSA Analyst and valuable part of the …
CSB's Ag Team - Led by Local Farming Experts
Join us in celebrating National Ag Day! Get acquainted with the local farmers who hold the agricultural reins at Community State Bank. From our boardroom to our lending team, CSB stands as the premier…
CSB Announces Board Changes and Appointments
Community State Bank (CSB), a 125-year-old locally owned and operated community bank in Southeast Wisconsin, is pleased to announce several changes to its Board of Directors.
CSB Promotion Announcement 2024
CSB is pleased to announce the promotion of the following community banking experts: Robert PIeroni, Monica Johnson, Pam Hegemann
John O'Leary Inspires at Go Frank Go Day 2024
This event was developed to help promote the mission of the Go Frank Go Foundation, and inspire local students, community members, and local business leaders to continue making a difference in the …
How to Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams
A message from the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money using cryptocurrency. To steer clear of a crypto con, here are some things to know.
Shepherds College Awarded 2024 100 Women Who Care Funds
Community State Bank (CSB) and Experience Burlington hosted the 4th 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County event on Thursday, February 8th at 1841 Farms and Vineyard in Burlington, Wisconsin.
2024 CSB Promotions and New Hire
CSB is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Pieroni, Senior Vice President - Kenosha County Market President; Molly Krause, Vice President - Cash Management; Laura Burnett Shoemaker, Vice …
#Gift2Giving - Children's Wisconsin Kenosha Clinic
Community State Bank is pleased to present a donation to Children's Wisconsin - Kenosha Clinic.
#Gift2Giving - Shepherds College 2023
Community State Bank is pleased to present a donation to Shepherds College.
#Gift2Giving - Volunteer Center of Racine County
Community State Bank is pleased to make a #Gift2Giving donation to Volunteer Center of Racine County.
#Gift2Giving - Racine County Sheriff K9 Unit
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving donation to the Racine County Sheriff K9 Unit.
#Gift2Giving Burlington Catholic School 2023
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving donation to Burlington Catholic School.
#Gift2Giving - Guardians of the Children 2023
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving donation to Guardians of the Children - Belle City Chapter.
#Gift2Giving Racine Family YMCA
CSB is pleased to make a #Gift2Giving donation to the Racine Family YMCA.
2023 New Hires
Community State Bank is pleased to welcome the following CSB employees: Richard Behls, Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Officer; Seth Meyer, BSA Officer; Katielynne Olszewski, BSA Analyst; and…
#Gift2Giving - Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving Donation to Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank.
#Gift2Giving - 1HOPE
Community State Bank is pleased to make a #Gift2Giving donation to 1HOPE in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Gift2Giving - Kenosha Forgotten Friends
Community State Bank is pleased to make a donation to Kenosha Forgotten Friends.
#Gift2Giving Donation to United Way
Community State Bank is pleased to present a donation to United Way of Racine County.
#Gift2Giving Donation - Dementia Friendly Community Initiative
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving donation to Dementia Friendly Community Initiative in Walworth County!
Gift2Giving Returns for 6th Year
Community State Bank (CSB) is excited to announce the return of their 6th annual employee driven donation campaign, #Gift2Giving. Each CSB employee was presented with $150 from the bank to donate back…
Waterford Community Open House
The Waterford Banking Team invites neighbors and local business owners to a Community Open House on Friday, December 8th from 9 AM until noon.
CSB Welcomes Dave Schalk as Burlington Market President
Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to welcome David “Dave” Schalk as Vice President and Market President for their Burlington office.
CSB's 100 Women Who Care Raises Over $5,000 to Support Matthias Academy
Community State Bank organized and hosted their third 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County event on Wednesday, October 4th at 1841 Farms and Vineyard in Burlington, Wisconsin. $5,150 was raised …
Protect Yourself Against Mail Theft
Mail theft is on the rise. Is your mail reaching it's destination? Protect your CSB accounts by using these helpful tips and tools!
CSB Welcomes Jay Cashmore and Anticipates New Waterford Location
Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to welcome Jay Cashmore to the Waterford Banking Team as Vice President - Market President. On November 1st, 2023 Community State Bank will also open the doors to…
Elder Abuse On the Rise
There has been a recent uptick in financial elder abuse cases in Southeast Wisconsin. These are difficult cases to solve, and it's often tough to identify the crooks, or retrieve the funds.
Best Of Racine Kenosha and Lake Geneva
Community State Bank is excited to announce that we've placed in several categories in several markets for Best of Racine County, Best of Kenosha County, and Best of Lake Geneva!
2023 LEAD Scholarship Awards
Community State Bank awarded seven Walworth County Fair Exhibitors with L.E.A.D. Scholarship Awards on September 26th, 2023 at the Walworth County Fair Buyers Dinner.
100 Women Who Care Returns October 2023
Community State Bank (CSB) is excited to announce the return of 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County on Wednesday, October 4th from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM at 1841 Farms and Vineyard in …
2023 Frank Lamping Community Service Award
Community State Bank is pleased to announce that Gerry Hancock has been chosen as the 2023 Frank Lamping Community Service Award recipient.
Walworth County Fair Scholarship
Community State Bank is pleased to present The LEAD Award, a scholarship designed to celebrate Walworth County Fair exhibitors that are focused on serving and leading their communities.
CSB Expands Tri-County Fair Support
Community State Bank is pleased to announce that they have been named as the Official Clerk for the Livestock Auction at the Walworth County Fair.
2023 Best of Voting
Do you love your Community Bank? Do you think CSB is the the BEST in the biz? Well, now is your chance to share that with the community!
Union Grove Promotions
Community State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of three CSB employees: Shelly Petrick (Union Grove Retail Manager), MacKenzie Graf (Union Grove Assistant Retail Manager), and Jody Vollmer …
CFO Retirement and Appointment
Peter Schumacher has announced his intent to retire as CFO at the end of the year. CSB is excited to announce the appointment of Bob Findysz to the position of SVP - CFO.
MyLIFE Visits Waterford and Union Grove High Schools
Community State Bank’s award winning financial literacy program known as MyLIFE, recently celebrated it’s 10 year anniversary by wrapping up the school year at Waterford Union High School and …
Honoring All Who Served
A message from Community State Bank President, Scott Huedepohl regarding Memorial Day 2023.
CSB Promotes Kurhajec and Hegemann
Community State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of two CSB employees: Nicole Kurhajec (Controller) and Alyssa Hegemann (Assistant Controller).
MyLIFE Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
Community State Bank is celebrating ten years of their award winning financial literacy program, MyLIFE.
Steps to Homeownership in a Competitive Market
The best techniques to becoming a homeowner in a competitive housing market are reflective in our community banking core values, namely dedication and community. While your process may look a little …
We're Not Chasing the Shiny Penny
A statement from Community State Bank President and CEO on the recent bank closures of Silicon Valley Bank (California) and Signature Bank (New York).
Opting-Out of Prescreened Credit Offers
Sometimes you might get offers for credit cards or insurance that say you've been prescreened or prequalified. You get these offers because of information in your credit report.
100 Women Who Care Western Racine County 2023
Over 60 women attended Community State Bank's 2nd Annual 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County and Raised $6,500 to Support Transitional Living Center.
CSB Awarded Business of the Year
Community State Bank was recently awarded the 2022 Business of the Year Award by the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.
CSB Seeks Market Opportunity In Northern Illinois by Hiring Timothy O’Brien
Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce the addition of Timothy O’Brien, Vice President - Business Banking, to lead and grow CSB’s presence in the Northern Illinois market.
Gift2Giving - Every Child's Place
CSB presented a #Gift2Giving donation to Every Child's Place in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A local daycare that provides care for children of all abilities.
2023 CSB Promotions
CSB is pleased to announce the promotion of following CSB employees: Katie Stolp, Julie Schrader, Caitlyn Eulgen, Nicholas Dawley, and Robert Pieroni.
Gift2Giving - Tall Oaks Academy
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving donation to Tall Oaks Academy in Kenosha, WI.
Gift2Giving Donation - Tiny Hooves Animal Sanctuary
Community State Bank is pleased to present a donation to Tiny Hooves Animal Sanctuary in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
Gift2Giving - Marleighs Ministry
CSB is pleased to present a Gift2Giving donation to Marleighs Ministry.
Gift2Giving - Racine Family YMCA
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving donation to Racine Family YMCA.
Gift2Giving - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Kenosha Campus
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving Donation to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Kenosha Campus.
Gift2Giving - Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County
Community State Bank is pleased to present a #Gift2Giving Donation to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County.
Gift2Giving - Dementia Friendly Community Initiative
Community State Bank is pleased to make a donation to Dementia Friendly Community Initiative - Walworth County.
Gift2Giving - Burlington Catholic School
Community State Bank is pleased to present a Gift2Giving Donation to Burlington Catholic School.
Gift2Giving - Habitat for Humanity Walworth County
CSB is pleased to present a Gift2Giving donation to Habitat for Humanity Walworth County.
Main Street Christmas 2022
Planning to spread some cheer this Christmas? Consider spending part of your holiday shopping budget locally! CSB's Main Street Christmas program is designed to help promote local businesses in …
Gift2Giving - Guardians of the Children
CSB is pleased to present a Gift2Giving donation to Guardians of the Children - Belle City Chapter.
Gift2Giving - United Way of Racine County
CSB is pleased to present a Gift2Giving donation to United Way of Racine County.
Gift2Giving 2022
Over $70,000 has been invested back into the community through #Gift2Giving, an employee directed donation campaign at Community State Bank.
Madrigal Awarded 2022 Frank Lamping Community Service Award
Nearly 150 people and members of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office gathered at Community State Bank in Union Grove on Wednesday (9/28) for the fourth annual Frank Lamping Community Service Award …
Virus Protection Imposter Letters and Emails
Criminals target individuals through fake emails and letters that look as if they've been sent from an established and legitimate company.