Phil Whitehead

Senior Vice President - Business Banking Sales Manager

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An accomplished professional banker with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Phil Whitehead brings a wide-ranging background to the Southern Wisconsin region that includes business development, commercial banking, financial planning, and business exit/succession planning. He holds multiple professional licenses to complement his experience, including being a CPA, Certified Financial Planner, and Certified Business Exit Planner.

Working out of the Janesville location, Whitehead has spent the majority of his career living and working in Rock County. He provides unique expertise in campground financing as part of his overall wealth of experience regarding financing for all types of businesses and industries. His extensive business banking knowledge, paired with his niche experience, has proven to be a winning combination for helping businesses reach their full potential.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison – Graduate School of Banking
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – Master of Science in Accounting
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Rock County Campus – Associate Degree

Community Involvement

Blackhawk Technical College Foundation – Board Member
SSM St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital Foundation – Board Member
Forward Janesville – Former Board Member
Junior Achievement Board of Rock County – Former Board Member

 


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Every client’s business is unique, and their needs cannot be met with cookie cutter solutions.  Working for a community bank lets me consider their circumstances and be creative as I develop a plan to help them.  Watching my clients achieve success and being a part of it gives me great satisfaction.

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