Ryan Ackerman

As Vice President – Business Banking Relationship Manager, Ryan Ackerman brings more than 20 years of commercial banking experience to Lake Ridge Bank. Throughout his career, he has partnered with businesses of all sizes, providing personalized financial solutions and trusted guidance that help them grow, invest, and achieve their long-term goals. Ryan is passionate about building lasting relationships and takes pride in helping local businesses succeed.

A lifelong resident of the Madison area, Ryan has a deep understanding of the Dane County business community, including the rapidly growing Waunakee market. He works closely with business owners to understand their unique needs and delivers thoughtful financing solutions for commercial real estate, business expansion, working capital, and day-to-day banking. His local market knowledge, relationship-first approach, and commitment to responsive service make him a trusted advisor to businesses throughout the region.

Ryan is a graduate of Edgewood College and the Wisconsin Bankers Association Commercial Lending School. He also completed the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, further strengthening his expertise in commercial banking and financial leadership.

Ryan is actively involved in the community, serving on the Ambassador Committee for the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce, the Finance Committee for WiLS and the Board of Directors for Advanced Employment. Through these roles, he supports initiatives that strengthen local businesses, advance library and cultural institution services and expand employment opportunities for adults with developmental and physical disabilities. WiLS is a nonprofit organization that helps libraries and cultural institutions transform ideas into action while Advanced Employment provides supported employment services to adults with a wide range of developmental and physical disabilities.