Nicolet National Bank expanded its commercial banking team in Central Wisconsin with the hiring of three local, veteran bankers to help propel Nicolet’s continued growth.
Keith Baars will serve as senior vice president, commercial banking manager and lead a team of experienced commercial bankers in the Central region. Tony Braun and Mark Tushkowski will also join the team as vice presidents. The trio will office in the Wausau market and serve all of Central Wisconsin.
“We are very excited about the addition of Keith, Tony, and Mark to our commercial banking team,” said Mike Daniels, president and CEO of Nicolet. “We have had great success in the past when like-minded, veteran bankers have joined Nicolet. People across the state are resonating with the purpose of Nicolet, which is to serve our customers, and we have a great team of bankers who do this well every day. Keith, Tony, and Mark will fit perfectly.”
A 22-year veteran of banking, most recently with Peoples State Bank, Baars will lead team.
Braun has been in banking for 30 years, having come to Nicolet from a long career at Peoples State Bank.
Tushkowski is a 30-year veteran of banking in the Wausau community, most recently working with Peoples State Bank.
Nicolet National Bank is a full-service, community bank providing services ranging from commercial and consumer banking to wealth management and retirement plan services.







