Jessica SarbackerVice President-Crop Insurance Manager2605 Kennedy Road, JanesvilleJSarbacker@lakeridge.bank(608) 490-2241 Q: What is your role at the bank? Jessica: I became the first full-time crop insurance associate at Lake Ridge Bank in 2011. As our bank’s VP-Crop Insurance Manager, I work with farm clients using a consultative approach to help them determine the best type and … Read more

Why Payment Choice MattersThe way your business pays for everyday expenses affects cash flow, security, and control. Business debit and business credit cards may look similar at checkout, but they work differently behind the scenes—and those differences matter when protecting your operating funds. Operating Account ProtectionBusiness debit cards pull money directly from your operating account. … Read more

As the new season approaches for planting crops and birthing livestock, farmers face both opportunities and challenges in managing the financial health of their business. Proper planning and strategic banking tools can make the difference between a profitable season and one hampered by cash flow issues or missed opportunities. Here are some key financial and … Read more

Using ACH and Positive Pay (for ACH or checks) through our online banking platform makes managing payments safe and seamless whether processing physical checks or handling payments electronically.

You might think that fraud can’t happen to you, but business fraud is on the rise and happens much more frequently than you might imagine.

Meet Rene Johnson, SVP – Agricultural Relationship Manager, at Lake Ridge Bank’s Evansville Office.

Meet Phil Whitehead, Senior Vice President – Relationship Sales Manager at Lake Ridge Bank

Small businesses often called Main Street businesses in recognition of their roots as the center of a thriving community—make up more than 99 percent of all businesses in the USA.

February 27, 2025 (MADISON, Wis.) –Phil Whitehead, CPA, CFP, CExP, has joined the Lake Ridge Bank Business Banking team as Senior Vice President-Business Banking Sales Manager.