Testimonials
Stainless Specialist - Roger Prochnow
Mechanical Contractor-heating, cooling, plumbing
“My wife and I are local people who worked hard all our lives. We interviewed multiple banks, and no one could compare to River Valley Bank. Todd Nicklaus and Paul Rudersdorf took the time to get to know us and our particular needs. The people at River Valley Bank work to meet and exceed customer expectations. I think of Todd and Paul as sitting on my board of directors. If a decision needs to be made for my business, I count on them to be a part of that process. The fact that Todd is so approachable and easy to work with is a big reason I do all my banking through River Valley Bank. They not only think outside the box, they are not in a box at all.”
Brokaw Corn Drying - Doug Weinkauf
Professional engineering, Operate two grain elevators in Central Wisconsin
“For 14 years River Valley Bank has been a partner in our business. They work with us, and we can be open with each other. They have a professional atmosphere with a family feel. Paul Rudersdorf has proven time and again to be understanding when our business needed flexibility. I could call him at eight in the morning and by noon he’d have what I needed. Over the years, the stability of the bank has been a comfort and added to the security of our business.”
Peninsula Powder Coating Inc. - Brain Baccus
Powder Coats construction/Agricultural equipment
in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
“We were trying to start fresh with a business that had failed. Many banks wouldn’t help, but River Valley Bank made it possible. Jim Lahti took the time to listen to our specific needs and worked out a plan. We had access to enough capital so cash flow wasn’t a problem to buy the things we needed. Once things were off the ground, Jim was always available if we needed something done quickly. It’s nice to be a part of a bank that knows you by name when you come in and truly cares about your success.”
Automation Solutions - Duane Martin
Industrial Electrical Control Distributor for Wisconsin, Michigan, and Eastern Minnesota
“We wouldn’t be in existence today if River Valley Bank wasn’t our bank. In the first three years, we were barely treading water. Paul Rudersdorf kept the communication lines open and never gave up on us. At a very low point in our business, an opportunity to buy out our competitor presented itself. Bigger banks would have said no way, but River Valley Bank said yes. We’ve tripled our business since then. Going through those hard times just strengthened our relationship rather than weakened it. Business bankers at River Valley Bank are not just lenders, they are business men. They took the time to understand our business model at the beginning, rode out the rough patches with us, and now join in our success.”
