Get to Know the FVSBank Team
At FVSBank, banking is more than transactions—it’s about personal connections. For over 90 years, our Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Waupun branches have been staffed by people who live, work, and invest in the same communities as you. While the faces may have changed over time, our commitment to personal service, local values, and community support remains the same.
Stop by any of our branches to meet the team—we’re here to help you achieve your financial goals!
FVSBank Leadership Team
Steve Walber
Chief Executive Officer & President
🔥Favorite Morning Drink:Coffee
🔥Volunteers at: Fond du Lac Food Pantry
Andy Kittelson
Senior Vice President &
Chief Lending Officer
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Espresso - double shot
🔥Volunteers at: YMCA
Jason Mayer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Water
🔥Volunteers at: Fond du Lac Habitat for Humanity Fond du Lac County
Celeste Zemlicka
Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: I don't have a favorite for long, I like variety and change things up often!
🔥Volunteers at: Currently, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance
Angela Boehning
Vice President, Human Resources
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Coffee
🔥Volunteers at: FDL Noon Kiwanis
Ben Buteyn
Vice President, Business Banking
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Coffee with a little coconut cream
🔥Volunteers at: Central Wisconsin Christian School
Ryan "Galligan
Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Starbucks brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso
🔥Volunteers at: Fond du Lac Big Brothers Big Sisters
Chris Nissen
Vice President, Business Banking
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Coffee
🔥Volunteers at: Lightening Strike Youth Softball
Corrin Pogorelec
Vice President, Compliance
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Caribou Blue Raspberry Energy Drink
🔥Volunteers at: Beaver Damn Hockey Association
Jim Ziebarth
Vice President
🔥Favorite Morning Drink:
🔥Volunteers at:
Derek Drews
Assistant Vice President, Waupun
🔥Favorite Morning Drink:
🔥Volunteers at:
Jessica Lehman
Assistant Vice President, Credit Analyst Supervisor
🔥Favorite Morning Drink:Mountain Dew
🔥Volunteers at: United Way Fond du Lac County
Dana Melichar
Assistant Vice President, Controller
🔥Favorite Morning Drink:Flavored water
🔥Volunteers at:Robotics coach with West Bend schools
Eric Musche
Assistant Vice President, BSA Officer
🔥Favorite Morning Drink:Cold-brew coffee, splash of coconut creamer, ice
🔥Volunteers at: Solutions Center
Kirsten Quam
Assistant Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
🔥Favorite Morning Drink:Coffee with Irish Cream and brown sugar
🔥Volunteers at: Fond du Lac YMCA
Misty Snyder
Assistant Vice President, Business Banking
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Water with cherry pomegranate crystal light
🔥Volunteers at: Beaver Dam Rotary
Julie Spanbauer
Assistant Vice President, Oshkosh
🔥Favorite Morning Drink: Diet Coke
🔥Volunteers at: Oshkosh Charity Horse Show
FVSBank Board of Directors
Steve Walber
Chairperson of the Board, CEO & President
Mark Hopper
Gary Lerch
Cathleen McGowan
Bethany Rusch
Tom Shermerhorn
Steve Schmudlach
Mortgage Lenders
Fond du Lac
Christopher Dummer
Chris Dummer is passionate about helping customers find the right loan solutions to achieve their goals.
NMLS# 905854
Email Chris
920-907-8693
Specialities:
✅first-time homebuyers
✅home loans
✅refinance guidance
Justin Szatkowski
Justin Szatkowski is dedicated to helping customers identify the loan solution that best supports their financial goals.
NMLS# 488728
Email Justin
920-907-8697
Specialties:
✅first-time buyer support
✅mortgage solutions
✅refinance support
Oshkosh
Julie Spanbauer
Julie Spanbuaer enjoys helping buyers navigate the homebuying process by building a long term relationship.
NMLS# 488889
Email Julie
920-231-1165
Specialties:
✅first home journey
✅loans to fit your home goals
✅refinancing made simple
Waupun
Derek Drews
Derek Drews loves helping customers realize the dream of homeownership.
NMLS# 442239
Email Derek
920-324-5528
Specialties:
✅your path to owning your first home
✅personalized home loan options
✅offering smarter refinancing options
Business Banking Team
Andy Kittelson
Andy Kittelson
Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
I strive to develop customer relationships where the customer views us as their trusted financial adviser.
Specializes in helping my team meet the financial goals of our customers and communities.
Fun Fact: I am an avid water-skier and boat enthusiast.
Ben Buteyn
Ben Buteyn
Vice President of Business Banking
I enjoy partnering with business owners across a wide-range of industries to provide flexible financing solutions that support their growth, acquisitions, and long-term success.
Specializes in working with business owners to navigate financing needs – from commercial real estate to C&I and hospitality – drawing on experience across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, retail and professional services.
Fun Fact: Most of my time is spent with my family. We are involved in a lot of sports and I enjoy spending as much time with the family as possible.
Chris Nissen
Chris Nissen
Vice President of Business Banking
I love being a commercial lender because I get to build trusted relationships while helping local businesses grow, solve problems, and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Specializes in building relationships with business owners to help with cash flow analysis, business growth, equipment financing, real estate financing, and working capital lines of credit.
Fun Fact: I am a high school Varsity softball coach.
Misty Snyder
Misty Snyder
Assistant Vice President of Business Banking
Serving as a trusted financial partner and supporting my clients’ growth is what I enjoy most.
Specializes in relationship-driven banking and long-term client partnerships.
Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling to watch my husband drag race.
Andrew Hall
Andrew Hall
Business Banker
I love learning about the customers’ business and where their passion stems from.
Specializes in small business loans to purchase a new property, renovate an existing space, or to assist with operations and equipment.
Fun Fact: Travel enthusiast and youth tennis coach.
Patty Wilke
Patty Wilke
Business Deposit Specialist
I love to help my customers gain security and have more ease in their daily business lives.
Specializes in treasury management products like Remote Deposit Capture, ACH, Positive Pay & Wire Manager to help provide security and safety from fraudulent practices as well as speed up cash flow.
Fun Fact: Concert enthusiast, specifically Coldplay, The Eagles & Pink.