Johnson Bank: Ann Benschoter elected to the Board of Directors for Johnson Bank and Johnson Financial Group

Contact: ctenuta@johnsonbank.com

Racine, WI – Thomas M. Bolger, President and CEO of Johnson

Financial Group is pleased to announce the election of Ann M. Benschoter to the Board

of Directors for Johnson Bank and Johnson Financial Group.

With a financial services career that spans three decades, Ms. Benschoter has

worked in key executive positions with BMO Harris Bank and M&I Marshall & Ilsley

Corporation during her tenure.

“I have known Ann for more than 20 years. Her broad experience across the

financial services industry will add a valuable perspective to our Board of Directors as

we continue to grow,” said Bolger. “We look forward to her judgment and counsel. I’m

confident that Ann is going to make an important and positive impact on our company.”

A resident of Pewaukee, Ms. Benschoter currently serves as a Board Member

and Secretary as well as Chair of the Governance Committee for CURE in Chicago,

Illinois. She previously served as Former Chair and Board Member of Aurora Health Care

Metro Region of Milwaukee and Former Co-Chair of United Way of Milwaukee’s

Women’s Initiative. Ms. Benschoter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance

from Mankato State University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from

the University of Minnesota in 1982. With the addition of Ms. Benschoter, the Johnson

Financial Group Board increases to 12 directors.

“I am honored to be joining the Johnson Bank and Johnson Financial Group

Boards, organizations I have respected for many years. Having spent my entire career in

banking, it will be wonderful way to stay involved in the industry. ”


Johnson Bank is a member of Johnson Financial Group, a premier financial services company offering comprehensive financial

solutions in the areas of banking, wealth and insurance.  The $4 billion financial services company operates in Wisconsin and

Arizona.  Principal owners of Johnson Financial Group are members of the Samuel C. Johnson family.  Helen Johnson-Leipold is

Chairman of Johnson Financial Group in Racine, Wisconsin. For more information visit www.johnsonbank.com and

www.johnsonins.com