Banking group recognizes Peterson for board service

MADISON, Wis. — Daniel Peterson, executive board chairman of the Stephenson National Bank & Trust, Marinette, was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for his service to the industry. Peterson joined the WBA Board of Directors in 2018 and served as 2022–23 chair.

“On behalf of our association, I would like to thank Dan for his dedication to Wisconsin’s banking industry,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “His extensive service on the WBA Board has helped foster growth and positive change not only for our industry, but also for individuals, businesses, and communities in our state.”

A De Pere native, Peterson is a graduate of Abbott Pennings High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Norbert College. He also completed the rigorous three-year Graduate School of Banking Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Peterson has been a banking advocate throughout much of his 35-year career. He previously served on banking boards such as the WBA Bank Executives Conference Advisory Board; the FIPCO Board (Financial Institution Products Corporation), a subsidiary of WBA; and the American Bankers Association Community Bankers Council.

Peterson has served on numerous boards of directors for non-profit organizations around the Marinette area, and he is currently the president of the Peshtigo Lion’s Club and USS Marinette Commissioning Committee.