Burlington, Wis.-based Community State Bank hired Barb Bakshis as senior vice president of business banking. .Bakshis, who is based in Burlington, Wis., has more than 35 years of banking experience. She was named the 2024 Racine County Economic Development Corporation Lender of the Year. Bakshis, who spent over two decades serving the Burlington area as a community banker, co-founded Fox River State Bank in Burlington in 2003, which Greenwoods State Bank acquired in 2019. Greenwoods was acquired by Bank CMG in July. “Barb brings with her years of valuable experience in the Burlington area, where she has built strong relationships and a deep understanding of the local business landscape,” said CSB Chief Lending Officer Robert Pieroni. “Her expertise and community insight will further enhance our ability to serve local businesses with excellence and care.”
