Bank First promotes retail banking executive

Manitowoc, Wis.-based Bank First promoted Julie Luker to vice president of retail banking.

Luker joined the $4.3 billion bank in 2013 with more than 20 years of experience in mortgage origination, branch management and retail banking. She most recently served as assistant vice president of retail banking. 

Luker has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marian University and an associate’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.  

“Julie’s community involvement, her exceptional leadership at the Appleton branch, and her unwavering commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience exemplify the core values we uphold at Bank First,” said Retail Market Manager Albert Curl. “Her dedication to fostering strong relationships has been instrumental in enhancing our service quality and strengthening our presence in the Fox Valley region.”  

The bank also promoted Denise Goebel to business service officer and hired Ryan Streicher as an internal audit officer.