MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 23, 2017--
U.S. Bank announced today that Bill Bertha, Wisconsin market president,
plans to retire in June. Bertha will be succeeded by Tom Richtman.
“We congratulate Bill on his exceptional career at U.S. Bank and for his
business and community leadership in Wisconsin,” said Elliot Jaffee,
head of Commercial Banking at U.S. Bank. “Bill has been a strong
advocate of our core values, including putting people first. He leaves
behind a remarkable legacy. I’m very pleased that Tom will take on the
role of market president and continue to make possible happen for our
clients and the greater community.”
Bertha has served as market president in Wisconsin since 2005. Under his
leadership, U.S. Bank gained market share and significantly grew its
presence in this important region. Prior to U.S. Bank, Bill served as a
managing director at both Deutsche Bank and Dean Witter Reynolds. He is
a highly regarded community leader and has been active as a board member
with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, the Greater Milwaukee
Committee and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Business School.
Richtman has been with U.S. Bank, dedicated to the Wisconsin market, for
more than 33 years. In his current role, he serves as a relationship
manager team lead in Commercial Banking. He has also held roles in Large
Corporate Banking and Business Banking groups within U.S. Bank. Tom is
an active leader in the community, serving on the board of directors at
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Wisconsin and the Coalition for
Children, Youth and Families.
U.S. Bank employs more than 5,400 people in Wisconsin and has over 129
branches in the market. In 2016, U.S. Bank made $2.8 million in
foundation grants and corporate contributions to nonprofit partners in
Wisconsin.
About U.S. Bank
Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB),
with $446 billion in assets as of December 31, 2016, is the parent
company of U.S. Bank National Association, the fifth largest commercial
bank in the United States. The Company operates 3,106 banking offices in
25 states and 4,842 ATMs and provides a comprehensive line of banking,
investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers,
businesses and institutions. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.
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U.S. Bank
Elizabeth Parra, 415-464-8521
Corporate
Communications
elizabeth.parra@usbank.com