Bryan Troyer has joined Forward Insurance as the Vice President Insurance Services and will lead the team helping customers to protect their businesses, farms, homes, lives, and vehi cles.

In joining the Forward Insurance team, Troy er will lead the staff in outreach to our commu- nities, current clients, and prospects to match the appropriate solution to their needs. He will coordinate with the operational team in Forward to create efficiencies to help the agents serve cli – ents faster. Additionally, Troyer will coordinate with the bank and investment teams of Forward to foster seamless handoffs in meeting customer needs.

"I am excited to be joining a great organiza tion and a great team of insurance profession- als.," commented Bryan Troyer, VP Insurance Services. "The Agency has achieved tremen dous growth over the past few years and will continue to grow by providing the best coverag- es and solutions for our clients." Troyer brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry in various leadership roles while directly assisting his clients with their insurance needs. He is a Certified Employ – ee Benefits Specialist and is licensed for Life, Health , Property, and Casualty Insurance and has received the Stephen J Foster Professional Excellence Award. Troyer has been dedicated to his community throughout his career as demon- strated by his service as a United Way of Mar – athon County Board Member and member of other Wausau area organizations.

“Bryan will be a great addition to our For- ward Insurance team," said Dave Clark, Pres – ident of Forward Bank. "His experience with bank-owned insurance companies will be valuable as we plan for future growth in all of our markets. He shares our purpose in creating lasting relationships with clients, adding value to banking relationships by offering insurance services, and reaching out to the community to help our non-profits." Forward Insurance is an independent insur – ance agency that currently has offices in Athens, Marshfield, Park Falls, Phillips, Stanley, Thorp and Withee. For more information on Forward Insurance, visit www.forward.bank/insurance.

Forward Bank is a customer-owned, inde pendent community bank who operates to ben- efit its depositors while offering no fee deposit options, lower lending fees and rates. The Bank continues to be community-orientated by proud- ly supporting local clubs, businesses, sports, or – ganizations, and schools. Forward Bank currently has offices in Colby, Greenwood, Marshfield, Medford, Park Falls, Phillips, Stanley, Thorp, and Withee. For more information, please visit www.forward.bank .