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2025 CCFBank Living Our Values Recipients

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2025 Living Our Values Colleague Awards

October 2, 2025

At CCFBank, our mission, vision, and values are the heartbeat of who we are. They guide every interaction with our customers, every decision we make as colleagues, and every step we take in supporting our communities. This year’s Living Our Values Awards celebrated the individuals who bring those principles to life in extraordinary ways.

Our six core values—Focus, Integrity, Sustainability, Innovation, Collaboration, and Commitment—aren’t just ideals, they are daily practices. They show up in how we solve problems, support one another, and go the extra mile for our customers. The 2025 honorees exemplify this spirit, demonstrating what it means to truly “Make More Possible.”

Integrity Award

Celebrating honesty, fairness, and always doing what’s right.

Angie Dehnke: Eau Claire, WI

Deb Tolzmann: Wells, MN

Keri Bauer: Eau Claire, WI

Focus Award

Recognizing colleagues who execute with clarity, dedication, and follow-through.

Amber Amorose: Mondovi, WI

Bob Grinde: Eau Claire, WI

Chris Crapser: Eau Claire, WI

Sustainability Award

Acknowledging those who strengthen the social, cultural, and economic prosperity of their communities.

Greg Dahl: Osseo, WI

Karen Pierce: Tomah, WI

Miranda Tulowetzke: Blue Earth, MN

Innovation Award

Honoring forward-thinkers who embrace creativity and continuous improvement.

Amyann McCluhan-Schindhelm: Mondovi, WI

Kate Johnson: Eau Claire, WI

Tracie Dodge: Eau Claire, WI

Collaboration Award

Recognizing teamwork that unites strengths across the bank to deliver excellence.

Chad Larson: Rice Lake, WI

Haley Walberg: Rice Lake, WI

Stacey Bunkelman: Lake Hallie, WI

Commitment Award

Celebrating perseverance, passion, and pride in the work we do every day.

Alex Lam: Oakdale, MN

Diane Horel: Eau Claire, WI

Rita Marcon: Barron, WI

The Living Our Values Awards highlight more than individual achievements, they reflect the culture we’ve built together. Each recipient represents the best of who we are: a team that leads with integrity, serves with heart, and innovates with purpose.

Congratulations to our 2025 recipients and thank you to every colleague who continues to embody our mission of providing the best products, service, and advice to our customers—every interaction, every day. Together, we are proud to keep Making More Possible.

Written by Tyler Tomesh

Chief Banking Officer

Tyler Tomesh is the Chief Banking Officer at CCFBank, and he leads the Commercial and Consumer Banking Team. Tyler has worked in various positions since he began his banking career in 2003 and has been with CCF since 2010 where...

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