WESTconsin Credit Union Welcomes Bob Binczak

WESTconsin Credit Union is pleased to announce Bob Binczak as Vice President of the company’s Eau Claire office that is opening this summer at 1111 West Clairemont Avenue. A familiar face among the area’s financial services market, Binczak has been working in the Chippewa Valley for the past 17 years. Prior to WESTconsin, Binczak was employed at Peoples Bank of Wisconsin in Eau Claire for 9 ½ years, most recently as the Vice President. He presently serves on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin and is treasurer for the Eau Claire Safety Patrols. He’s also held volunteer positions with United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley and Habit for Humanity.

“As Vice President of an office that’s new to Eau Claire, I’m looking forward to introducing WESTconsin Credit Union to the local community while continuing to build relationships,” Binczak stated. “We are committed to providing exceptional service to our many members who live and work in Eau Claire, as to new members who come to experience the WESTconsin Difference.”

Binczak, his wife Amanda, and five children reside in Eau Claire and are active with youth sports and the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre. He’s a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree majoring in finance and economics. His hobbies include enjoying outdoor recreation, biking, golfing and playing racquetball. Binczak can be reached at (715) 833-8035 ext. 7702 or bbinczak@westconsincu.org.

Joining Binczak at the WESTconsin Eau Claire Office are Josh Gullicksrud, Mortgage Loan Originator, and Stephanie Pire, Office Supervisor. Both Gullicksrud and Pire have previous experience in the financial industry while working in Eau Claire.

WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION BEGINS CONSTRUCTION IN EAU CLAIRE

WESTconsin Credit Union held a ceremonial ground breaking on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 to announce the construction of a new 12,000 square foot facility at 1111 West Clairemont Avenue. The project is expected to be finished by summer 2012. La Macchia Group, a Milwaukee-based firm and leader specializing in strategic planning, brand development, architectural design and construction, created the design and is managing the construction. The firm will be working with many local construction-services companies throughout the duration of the project.

“We are thrilled to begin building our twelfth WESTconsin Credit Union office here in Eau Claire,” stated Dave Maves, WESTconsin’s Board Chairperson. “This location offers greater convenience for our members who reside in the area, as well as provides us with much future growth potential.” Company CEO, Greg Lentz, added, “the design is very warm and welcoming, and includes a unique approach to quality member service called dialogue banking. Our research indicates that Eau Claire is an ideal market for us to introduce this concept, and we are eager to determine receptiveness.” Dialogue banking removes a traditional teller-line and replaces it with multiple “pod” stations. Pods enable a person to be more engaged with their financial business by placing them side by side with a teller.

Plans of the state-of-the-art facility combine the latest in credit union member service technology with a Northwood’s feel focusing on sustainable design initiatives that are environmentally friendly, ultimately saving the credit union operating costs. According to Dave Throndson, La Macchia Group’s Vice President of Business Development, “geothermal heating and cooling, a living wall, LED exterior lighting, light harvesting, and high performance glazing are a few of the “green” building features being incorporated with this office.” Members of the Eau Claire community and surrounding area will have access to all of the resources WESTconsin Credit Union has to offer; including financial seminars held in a multi-use community room, and many others.