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ST PAUL, MN and EAU CLAIRE, WI -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 16, 2007 -- Alliance Bank, a privately
owned community bank with over $550 million in assets, announced today that
Paul Kramp has been hired as a senior vice president/commercial banking for
the Lake City location.
Paul comes to Alliance Bank with over 30 years of commercial and
agricultural lending experience, including more than ten years of senior
level experience. Paul brings strong business development and
relationship-building experience. Most recently, Paul was a senior vice
president at Associated Bank. Prior to that, he worked at The National
Cooperative Bank and Farm Credit Services. Paul received a BS degree from
South Dakota State University, and is a graduate of the Graduate School of
Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
As an active member of the community, Paul serves as a member of the Red
Wing School Board, a board member of ProAct, a not-for-profit organization
serving people with disabilities, and serves on the loan review advisory
committee for the Community Reinvestment Fund. Paul resides in Red Wing.
"We are pleased to have a banker of this caliber join our team at Alliance
Bank," stated V. Philip Reim, chief executive officer, Alliance Bank. "His
wealth of experience and commitment to the community are traits that are
important to us as a leading community bank. Paul will be a definite asset
to us as we serve the banking needs of Lake City businesses and the
surrounding community."
About Alliance Bank
Alliance Bank is a privately owned community bank with assets in excess of
$550 million. Alliance Bank provides highly integrated commercial,
agricultural, private and personal banking services in ten locations
throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Established in 1867, Alliance Bank delivers big bank expertise with
community bank service. Alliance Bank is committed to remaining
independent and providing personal interaction and timely decision making.
From basic checking and savings products, to business loans, personal
loans, sophisticated cash management and online banking services, Alliance
Bank offers services to help companies and individuals succeed. Visit
www.alliancebanks.com or call 1-888-959-9425 to learn more.