For the Hub City Times

MARSHFIELD – Allan Michalski was elected chairman of the board at the Forward Bank Board of Directors’ April meeting.

Michalski joined the board in June 2008 and has served on numerous committees including audit, compensation, and loan. He replaces outgoing board chair, John Marshall who will continue as an active member of the bank and holding company boards and has been formally appointed past chair.

Michalski is the chief financial officer of Felker Brothers Corp in Marshfield.

“He lives the Forward Bank mission with his community activities in the Marshfield areaincluding being a past board member of the United Way, Marshfield Economic Development, and Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry as well as a past member of the Central WI Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund board,” a Forward Bank release stated.

“Al’s approach to leadership as a member of the Board has always been admired by the Executive team and employees of Forward,” said Bill Sennholz, CEO of Forward Bank. “He has a unique ability to question and support new initiatives at the same time, which makes our strategic planning process strong and helps drive us to new successes.”