Paul Hoffmann – Lake Ridge Bank President8301 University Ave. Middleton, WI Q: What is your role at the bank? As the President at Lake Ridge Bank, I drive our strategic direction, influencing every department and all aspects essential to our success. In this capacity, I am ultimately responsible for managing day-to-day operations, which includes everything … Read more
A unique feature of Lake Ridge Bank is that anyone can become a shareholder. Most smaller banks are owned by a family or individual while the larger national banks are all traded on Wall Street. Lake Ridge Bank is a bit of a hybrid with our stock traded on the OTC Market under the ticker … Read more
Most people think that all banks are the same. From the outside, we’re sure it looks that way. But as we celebrate Community Banking Month, it’s a good time to share the ways financial institutions differ to accomplish a wide range of goals. Each type of bank has a purpose. While there are definitely scenarios … Read more
Lake Ridge Bank is excited to introduce three new card features designed to make managing your money easier, more convenient, and more rewarding. While we’ve already rolled out some of these new features, all three became available on May 5, 2026. These additional features offer exciting new ways to make your Lake Ridge Bank credit … Read more
We are very excited to introduce three new consumer features designed to make managing your Lake Ridge Bank Visa credit and debit cards easier, more convenient, and more rewarding.
There is so much going on in the world these days that it makes your head spin. Political and economic issues, multiple wars, elections, changing seasons, and more that can be hard to keep up with and can add stress to already stressful lives. One way to deal with these issues is to have a … Read more
Fraud isn’t new, but the way it shows up in everyday life is changing rapidly. In 2026, the biggest shift isn’t just in the number of scams. It’s how convincing, targeted, and fast-moving they’ve become. As a community bank, our role is to protect your money and your information. But today, the strongest protection is … Read more
Lions and Lambs February is now behind us, and all eyes are on the weather as spring draws near. March is a month of transition, and many look to the old proverb “in like a lion and out like a lamb” when it comes to the weather hoping for a shift from winter’s cold and snow … Read more
We’re making an improvement to your digital banking experience. Zelle® will soon move to its own dedicated space within Lake Ridge Bank Online and Mobile Banking. To complete this upgrade, Zelle will be temporarily unavailable from Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m. CST until the morning of Wednesday, March 11. During this time, you will not be able to schedule new … Read more
A Day at the Theme Park Theme parks like those at Walt Disney World are popular with both young and old, as they provide a journey into a world of fantasy. A trip to Disney World allows visitors the opportunity to experience thrill rides, fantasy shows, culinary treats, and more. But how does this relate … Read more
