Ellenbecker added to the Bank’s Board of Directors
PEWAUKEE, WI – May 13th, 2014 – John Hazod, President & CEO of Foundations Bank, a Pewaukee, Wisconsin-based community bank, announced that Karen J. Ellenbecker, President of Ellenbecker Investment Group, has joined the Board of Directors of both Foundations Bank and Generations Bancorp, Inc.
“We’re delighted to have Karen join our Board. She is a successful entrepreneur who’s built a firm focused on providing trusted advice and expert financial planning to EIG’s clients,” said Mr. Hazod. “Karen’s vision for EIG, as a trusted financial advisor to their clients, aligns well with our culture and how we do business. Her keen insight and track record of building a successful financial services firm will make her a wonderful addition to our Board of Directors.”
Karen is founder of the EIG Charitable Foundation, Lake Country Charity Connection, and most recently, the Wisconsin Chapter of the Stand Up & Play Foundation. She also serves on numerous boards, including: Foundations Bank, Milwaukee Film, and the Wisconsin Club. Additionally, she is a member of the investment committee for the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Since 1991, Karen has hosted Money Sense radio show on AM1130, WISN’s longest running financial radio segment. Additionally, you can see Karen twice a month on The Morning Blend on TODAY’S TMJ4, where she covers a variety of investment-related topics.
When she isn’t working, Karen can be found enjoying her family; three grown children and seven grandchildren. Her hobbies include photography, traveling, ballroom dancing, golfing, cooking, and spending time with friends.
Foundations Bank is a member of Generations Bancorp, Inc. and an independent community bank located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin with total assets of $117 million. The bank primarily serves the Lake Country & Waukesha County markets with a broad range of banking services to both commercial and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.foundationsbank.com.
