Jeff Schleis

Senior Vice President – Business Relationship Manager

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Jeff Schleis has more than 15 years of commercial banking experience, specializing in commercial real estate, commercial lending, and venture capital. Thanks to his family’s history of owning multiple businesses of various sizes and investing in/managing real estate, Jeff has first-hand, personal experience with many of the challenges his customers face. He particularly enjoys his involvement in numerous venture capital funds and tech/healthcare companies in Madison.

Community Involvement
Construction Financial Management Association – Member
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin – Volunteer School Educator (Dane County)
The Madison Club – Finance Committee Member
Madison Development Corp., Venture Debt Program – Advisory Board Member
Smart Growth Greater Madison – Member
Wisconsin Technology Council – Member

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What I enjoy most about being a community banker is building meaningful relationships and helping strengthen the businesses and community I proudly serve.

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