Port State Bank promotes Porth, Olivas

Port Washington State Bank has announced leadership changes at its Port Washington and Fredonia offices.

BreAnna Porth is vice president and branch manager for the bank’s Fredonia location. Porth previously served as branch manager in Port Washington for five years. Before joining Port State Bank, she spent 12 years in banking customer service, personal banking and management.

Dana Olivas has been promoted to assistant vice president/branch manager of the bank’s Port Washington office. Olivas advances to management with 22 years of banking experience in customer service and management roles.

She joined Port State Bank in 2016 and quickly advanced into a personal banker II standing, an accreditation given to bankers showing expertise in advanced banking products and services.

“BreAnna and Dana are accomplished banking experts and strong leaders,” Amy Kauper, vice president of retail banking, said. “Their determination and care for their customers and their teams are key elements to our customer satisfaction scores.”

“We are thrilled to have these strong customer advocates on the PWSB team, but we also value their dedication to the local communities in which they serve,” James Schowalter, president and chief operating officer, said. “We encourage all of our leaders to be involved in their communities, and these individuals have already demonstrated their commitment.”

Port Washington State Bank has locations in Port Washington, Saukville, Cedarburg, Grafton, Mequon, Thiensville, Belgium and Fredonia. With assets of $952 million at the end of last year, it ranks in the top 15% of banks as to size in Wisconsin.