Meet Stanley

Stanley Koopmans, MBASenior VP – Business Banking Sales Manager(608) 849-2778341 W. Cottage Grove Road, Cottage GroveSKoopmans@lakeridge.bank What is your role at the bank? One aspect of my job as Business Banking Sales Manager that I really enjoy is helping clients get the loans they need to grow their businesses, which furthers the bank’s mission of … Read more

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A variety of industries rely on equipment to function efficiently and effectively, including: Many business owners and public entities utilize commercial loans to meet a variety of financial needs, but did you realize that banking solutions include both lending and leasing options? When your business needs equipment, it makes sense to look closer at how … Read more

Running a business means making decisions every day, often with limited time and competing priorities. While choosing a business banking partner may not be something you think about often, it can have a lasting impact on your business. Your banking partner should make decisions easier, not more complicated. Many financial institutions offer similar products and … Read more

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Running a business means managing more than day-to-day operations. It also means managing how your business spends money. As your company grows, so does the number of purchases made on its behalf. Whether it’s office supplies, fuel, travel, software subscriptions, or client expenses, keeping business spending organized becomes increasingly important. A business credit card can … Read more

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.