Community First Bank announced an important step in its long-term leadership succession plan
Mar 25, 2026, 6:11 AM CT
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Community First Bank announced an important step in its long-term leadership succession plan.
The Board of Directors has approved the transition of Dan Klahn from the dual role of President & Chief Executive Officer to the dedicated role of Chief Executive Officer and has appointed Kevin Raisbeck as the Bank’s next President effective March 18, 2026. Under the new structure, Klahn will continue to lead the Bank’s strategic direction, long-term vision and enterprise-wide risk management.
Raisbeck, a veteran banking leader with 20 years of financial services experience, will oversee day to day bank operations as the newly appointed President. He will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to continue the Bank’s momentum in growth, technology investment, and community service. Board Chair Tom Gildersleeve expressed confidence in the transition and praised both leaders for their commitment to the Bank’s long-term success.
The Bank emphasized that the succession plan was developed proactively over the past several years to ensure continuity, stability, and strong executive alignment as the institution continues to expand.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at [email protected].
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