News from the State Bank of Cross Plains

SBCP Hires New Mortgage Loan Officer - July 2, 2008
SBCP and Wisconsin Bankers Association Offer Joint Reward of $10,000 - June 6, 2008
SBCP Hires New Mortgage Loan Officer - May 13, 2008
SBCP Hires New Mortgage Loan Officer - April 21, 2008
Your Bank Accounts Are Safe - March 31, 2008
SBCP Hires Retail Services Manager - March 28, 2008
SBCP Announces 100th Anniversary Coloring Contest Winners - March 14, 2008
SBCP Holds 100th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony - January 23, 2008
SBCP Hires and Promotes Trust Officers - January 2, 2008
SBCP raises Money for Make A Wish® Foundation - November 21, 2007

State Bank of Cross Plains Hires New Mortgage Loan Officer - July 2, 2008

MT. HOREB, Wis. – State Bank of Cross Plains, a full-service community bank celebrating 100 years of service, has hired Rob Helvey as Mortgage Loan Officer for their Mt. Horeb office.

Rob Helvey has an extensive background in mortgage lending. Prior to his employment at the State Bank of Cross Plains, he worked for Amcore Bank. In his current role, he will be responsible for developing new mortgage relationships for the State Bank of Cross Plains-Mt. Horeb office. Rob and his wife Elizabeth currently reside in Madison, but are looking to relocate to the Mt. Horeb area.

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State Bank of Cross Plains and Wisconsin Bankers Association Offer Joint Reward of $10,000 - June 6, 2008

Information sought leading to arrest, conviction of bank robber

MADISON, Wis. — The State Bank of Cross Plains and the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) are offering a joint reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the bank robberies in Middleton, Wisconsin.

The State Bank of Cross Plains branches in Middleton were robbed on April 11, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The bank and the WBA are working in conjunction with the Middleton Police Department to apprehend the person(s) responsible.

Photos of the suspect taken from the bank video are available on the State Bank of Cross Plain’s Web site at www.crossplainsbank.com/a_press.htm.

The suspect is described as a white male, early 20’s, approximately 5’5”-5’8”, slim, wearing a dark knit hat with a brim, sun glasses, long sleeve shirt, jeans and brown shoes. The suspect may also be connected with a robbery on March 19, 2008 at Amcore Bank – Odana Road, Madison, WI.

If you have information about these bank robberies, please call Crime Stoppers at 266-6014. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for an additional cash reward of up to $1000.

The WBA established its Robbery Reward Fund in 1995. The fund provides rewards to individuals who identify anyone wanted in connection with a bank robbery or other crime committed at a bank location, including automatic teller machine (ATM) sites if that information leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the robbery.

The State Bank of Cross Plains and WBA reminds would-be criminals that it is a federal crime to rob a federally insured depository institution and that 90 percent of all bank robbers are caught.

The State Bank of Cross Plains, a $646 million bank established in 1908, offers a full range of retail and commercial services including consumer, real estate, and commercial lending, as well as investment, trust and asset management services. There are currently nine convenient locations, which include Cross Plains Main, Cross Plains Motor, Madison, Middleton East, Middleton West, Mt. Horeb, Oregon, Verona and Waunakee. The Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing 300 commercial banks and savings institutions, their nearly 2,300 branch offices and 28,000 employees.

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State Bank of Cross Plains Hires New Mortgage Loan Officer

VERONA/MT. HOREB, Wis. – State Bank of Cross Plains, a full-service community bank celebrating 100 years of service, has hired Judy Babler as Mortgage Loan Officer for their Verona and Mt. Horeb offices.

Judy Babler has an extensive background in mortgage lending and banking. Prior to her employment at the State Bank of Cross Plains, she worked for Great Wisconsin Credit Union and Amcore Bank. In her current role, she will be responsible for developing new mortgage relationships for the State Bank of Cross Plains-Verona and Mt. Horeb offices. Judy and her family currently reside in New Glarus.

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State Bank of Cross Plains Hires New Mortgage Loan Officer

WAUNAKEE, Wis. – State Bank of Cross Plains, a full-service community bank celebrating 100 years of service, has hired Corey R. Randl as Mortgage Loan Officer for their Waunakee office

Corey R. Randl has an extensive background in real estate and building. Prior to his employment at the State Bank of Cross Plains, he worked for First Weber Group, Inc. for four years. He also previously worked as a sales representative in the modular home industry. Corey is excited for the opportunity of becoming involved with the financing side of the real estate transaction. In his current role, he will be responsible for developing new mortgage relationships for the State Bank of Cross Plains-Waunakee. Corey and his wife Danielle currently reside in Cottage Grove.

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Your Bank Accounts Are Safe

CROSS PLAINS, Wis. - In the wake of the collapse of investment bank Bear Stearns and the subprime mortgage crisis, local bankers are getting questions about the safety of customer deposits. "While investors may want to rethink any risky investments, consumers would be wise to leave their hard-earned money in their savings and checking accounts," stated State Bank of Cross Plains President & CEO, Charlie Saeman.

Most consumers know that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guarantees their accounts up to $100,000 in the event of a bank failure. FDIC coverage insures checking, savings, money market deposit accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) for each depositor at every insured bank.

"But many consumers may not know that FDIC coverage can exceed $100,000 if a customer owns different types of accounts, for example, single accounts, joint accounts, revocable trust accounts or retirement accounts such as IRA's, Keoghs, and pension or profit-sharing plans," Saeman said. Federal law provides for coverage up to $250,000 for some retirement accounts. An individual with several accounts could actually have more than $1 million insured at a single bank. No funds deposited in FDIC-insured accounts have ever been lost.

"Unlike some large Wall Street firms, there is no mortgage lending crisis for Main Street Wisconsin community banks," Saeman added. Wisconsin banks continue to have strong capital levels. State Bank of Cross Plains has been serving Dane County for 100 years with convenient locations in Cross Plains, Madison, Middleton, Mt. Horeb, Oregon, Verona and Waunakee.

"Community banks use deposits to fund loans for development projects in our area that lead to new jobs and an improved quality of life," Saeman said. "When consumers bank locally, they are supporting their community economy while ensuring the safety of their funds."

For additional information on FDIC insurance, go to www.fdic.gov or call one of our service representatives.

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State Bank of Cross Plains Hires Retail Services Manager

MADISON, Wis. - The State Bank of Cross Plains, a full-service community bank celebrating 100 years of service, has hired Steven A. Mueller as Retail Services Manager for their Madison office located at 455 County Rd M.

Mueller has over 14 years of retail banking experience, which has provided him with exceptional customer service, management expertise and significant work experience with small businesses. Prior to his employment at the State Bank of Cross Plains, he was a manager with US Bank. As the new Retail Services Manager, Steven will be responsible for managing the Madison State Bank of Cross Plains’ location. Steven, his wife and two daughters currently reside in Madison.

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State Bank of Cross Plains Announces 100th Anniversary Coloring Contest Winners

CROSS PLAINS, Wis. - The State Bank of Cross Plains, a full service community bank in Dane County, held a 100th Anniversary Coloring Contest with second grade classes at various local schools. Eight different second graders won $50 Savings Bonds. The winners included:

Park Elementary School (Cross Plains) – Kyle Cowling
St. Francis Catholic School (Cross Plains) – Leah Thompson
Sunset Ridge Elementary School (Middleton) – Leta Landucci
West Middleton Elementary School (Middleton) – Aubrey Karls Niehaus
Mt. Horeb Primary Center (Mt. Horeb) – Kylie Littel
Country View School (Verona) – Ally Kudinger
Core Knowledge Charter School (Verona) - Chandler Bainbridge
Prairie Elementary School (Waunakee) – Nicole Pasinato

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State Bank of Cross Plains Holds 100th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

CROSS PLAINS, Wis. – State Bank of Cross Plains, a full service community bank in Dane County, held a 100th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony on January 23, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. The award presentation included the following special guests: Kurt Bauer, Wisconsin Banker’s Association; Daryll Lund, Community Bankers of Wisconsin; Ron Slater, Banker’s Bank; Jeff Miesen, Banker’s Bank; Senator Jon Erpenbach, 27th Senate District; Katie Crawley, Representative for Senator Russ Feingold; and Bret Watson, Representative for Tammy Baldwin.

“We are proud to announce that 2008 marks the centennial anniversary of the State Bank of Cross Plains,” stated Charlie Saeman, President & CEO. “The Directors and staff have had the great privilege to serve the financial needs of our shareholders, customers and communities for the last 100 years.”

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State Bank of Cross Plains Hires and Promotes Trust Officers

MADISON, WI – The State Bank of Cross Plains, a full service community bank with nine Dane County locations, has hired Rob Wolfe as Vice President and Trust Officer and promoted Mark Drachenberg to Vice President and Trust Officer for their Trust and Asset Management Division

Wolfe has previous experience in investment management and client relationships as a result of his role as Investment Executive at PaineWebber, Inc. He was most recently the Director of Business Development for Landgraf Construction, Inc. and prior to that, was also the owner of The Bread Barn in Madison. Rob’s primary role will be to develop new client and business relationships throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas. He will maintain an office in Waunakee, but will be available at all bank locations. Rob has been a lifelong resident of Madison, and he and his family currently reside in Madison

Drachenberg started his career with the State Bank of Cross Plains in 2004 as Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer. Over the past few years, he has taken on ever-increasing roles and responsibilities and currently manages over $100 million in client assets. With his new title of Vice President and Trust Officer, he will continue to manage accounts, build new client relationships in the Madison area, and become increasingly responsible for leading the department’s investment function. He is located at the State Bank-Madison Office, and he and his family currently live in Middleton.

The State Bank of Cross Plains’ Trust and Asset Management Division currently manages client assets of $172 million and offers a complete range of investment and asset management services for individuals, organizations and businesses. Other services include trustee services, estate settlement, guardianships, as well as qualified and retirement plans. They are a division of the State Bank of Cross Plains, a $646 million bank established in 1908, offering a full range of retail and commercial services including consumer, real estate and commercial lending. There are currently nine convenient locations, which include Cross Plains Main, Cross Plains Motor, Madison, Middleton East, Middleton West, Mt. Horeb, Oregon, Verona and Waunakee.

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State Bank of Cross Plains Raises Money for Make A Wish® Foundation

CROSS PLAINS, Wis. – The State Bank of Cross Plains, a full-service community bank with nine offices in Dane County, raised $5,801.78 for the Make A Wish® Foundation at their November 9th Brat Sale and their November 16th Craft & Bake Sale.

The State Bank of Cross Plains chose the Make A Wish® Foundation in honor of their employee Denise Callahan’s son, Sean. Their family has been working with this wonderful organization for the last two months to make a wish come true for Sean.

Sean is a 17-year-old junior at Middleton High School. When Sean was 5-years-old, he was diagnosed with Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy. Sean’s wish is to meet Packer Quarterback Brett Favre, and he recently found out that his wish will come true on December 6, 2007.

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