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Member Stories From 2008-2016

Learn more about how WESTconsin Credit Union has made a difference in the lives of those who know us best, our members! Read past member stories that come from people just like you, who proudly share why they have come to count on WESTconsin Credit Union.

2008

Professor Alan Scott and Family

Good Times are Always Part of the Equation

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Jane Pierzina and Sunshine Learning Center: Growth Spurt

You can’t stop kids from growing, and Jane Pierzina’s Sunshine Learning Center keeps right up with them.

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2009

Ron Meyer: It’s All in the Details

Small businessperson and farmer Ron Meyer knows that success is all in the details.

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Herman and Sharon Gilbert: Embarking on a New Adventure Together

Herman and Sharon Gilbert: Embarking on a New Adventure Together

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Alex and Richard Capra: Helping a Dream Come True

Young Alex Capra is just getting started in cosmetology school, and the WESTconsin Credit Union account that his dad, Richard, opened for him when he was just a toddler paid off in a big way when it came time to find reliable transportation to and from school.

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2011

Lois Debee: Her father’s advice spans generations

When Lois was a child, her father took her to the Credit Union to open her very first account. In those days, WESTconsin Credit Union was called Menomonie Farmers Credit Union, and its office was located in a house.

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Lewis and Heidi Bjork

?His first loan from WESTconsin Credit Union was for a tractor—when he was almost 15 years-old!

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Carol Kettner: Master gardener and master traveler

Carol Kettner, a recently retired teacher, has a newspaper article and photo in her scrapbook that shows her making her first deposit at the age of six months.

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2012

The Dweebs

WESTconsin Online and Mobile Banking keep this family band connected to their finances wherever the road may take them!

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Matt and Jennifer Gryskiewicz

A solid plan and the help of WESTconsin Credit Union helped Matt and Jennifer put their financial life back on track – and made their dreams come true.

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David and Diana Barta, Brentwood Senior Communities

“One of our first steps was to make sure WESTconsin Credit Union was behind us because without them, none of this is possible.”

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2015

Nathan and Julie Mitchell: A Beautiful Vision

Beauty School to Beauty Business

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Cindy Leonard

“WESTconsin’s commitment to us, by allowing me to have storeroom space, probably saves me $1,600, a year,” Cindy says. “And that’s not to mention the time they give volunteering.”

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Chuck Bomar & Julie Keown-Bomar

“And then I chewed myself out because I didn't go to WESTconsin in the first place!”

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2016

Pat French & Kris Schnack: The French Press

“I was dreaming of opening a café and bakery, and Kris had the idea of adding catering to it,” recalls Pat French.

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Mike & Dan Gonstead

“When you get a place like this to come to and get away from everything, it’ll just make you live longer,” declares Dan Gonstead. Fortunately for him and his two brothers, WESTconsin Credit Union was there to help them secure their dream cabin in the Wisconsin north woods.

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Justin Constant

Back in 2004, right after graduating from high school, Justin Constant saw an ad for a laborer position at a paving company. After eight years raking black top and running a shovel, Justin was offered the foreman’s position he now holds.

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Brian & Cathi LaFontaine: Captain PJ's BBQ

A few years ago, Brian LaFontaine found himself with time on his hands after being laid off. He started indulging a hobby, barbecuing with his own sauces and rubs – eventually entering and winning barbeque competitions.

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2018

Tom and Jen Bentz: Brickhouse Music

WESTconsin Credit Union helped with Tom and Jen's two largest purchases, their home and the Brickhouse Music building. WESTconsin gives them the credit to do what they need to do. It gives them peace of mind.

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Steve Roelse: Feels like home

Steve's experience with WESTconsin Realty prompted him to move his finances to WESTconsin Credit Union. They helped him set up mobile banking and showed him how to make a deposit along with using the website for his banking. Stopping at one of their offices is all smiles and feels like home.

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John and Nikki Bocock: Prescott Boat Club

John and Nikki Bocock have been members of WESTconsin Credit Union for 40+ years for personal and business banking. Melissa Kraemer, Business Loan Officer, has built a relationship with them focused on member service to help their business succeed.

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Joe and Melissa Boumeester: Boumeester Electric

Joe and Melissa Boumeester switched to WESTconsin Credit Union because they don't feel like a number. They value their WESTconsin relationship and other family members have moved their finances to WESTconsin as well.

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