At Lake Ridge Bank, we’re always looking for ways to make banking easier and more convenient for you. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Cora, our new AI-powered phone and chat assistant! Whether you have a quick banking question, need help finding information, or aren’t sure who to contact, Cora is here to help point … Read more
Ophelia BaillyAVP Card Services and Portfolio Manager608-310-12655515 Monona Drive, Mononaobailly@lakeridge.bank 1. What is your role at the bank? What are some things that you help bank customers with? Why might people interact with you at Lake Ridge Bank? As AVP Card Services and Portfolio Manager, I lead the Card Operations and Card Servicing teams. I focus on … Read more
Jen DoescherRetail Manager1740 Springdale St.Mount Horeb, WIJDoescher@lakeridge.bank(608) 416-4835 Q: What is your role at the bank? I began my banking career with Lake Ridge Bank in 2002 as a Customer Service Representative and later as a Personal Banker at the Middleton University Avenue location. Since April 2026, I have been the Retail Manager in our … Read more
As the high school graduation dust settles, young adults everywhere are forging their own paths into society. While each possibility requires some financial preparation, going away to college or technical school often comes with questions about how to access money during a temporary move. Your child’s chosen university or trade school often has an agreement … Read more
Building a credit history is a little like getting your first job. Everyone wants you to have experience, but how do you get experience until someone gives you your first job? Additionally, building credit takes time. Yet, young adults are often expected to already have a strong credit history before renting an apartment or buying … Read more
Public Wi-Fi at coffee shops, airports, hotels, and other public places makes it easy to stay connected while you are on the go. However, public networks may not offer the same protections as your home network. Cybercriminals may use fake networks, websites, or messages to try to steal personal information. Understanding these risks and taking … Read more
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
For many business owners, the land, building, equipment and proprietary client list associated with the business become both your income generator and the majority of your net worth. Making your business your primary source of building wealth is effective as long as you also have a plan in place to manage the risks from inflation, … Read more
Repeat or Rhyme? “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes” is a quote often attributed to Mark Twain, although there is no actual evidence of him using that statement (it appears that the quote should be attributed to Theodor Reik, a psychoanalyst, who supposedly coined the phrase in 1965). The question here is whether … Read more
With the holiday season around the corner, spending tends to pick up as we shop for gifts, travel, and prepare for celebrations with friends and family. While this time of year can be exciting, it can also become challenging to keep track of your bank account activity. Fortunately, staying on top of your finances doesn’t … Read more
