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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) is a community-focused financial institution operating primarily in the Midwestern United States. The company provides banking services, lending, deposit gathering, and ancillary financial services to businesses and individuals. NIC offers a wide range of financial products, including loans, deposit accounts, and investment management services, through branch locations, online platforms, and mobile banking.
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Commercial-related Loans - Provides loans and lines for commercial, industrial, and business purposes, including owner-occupied commercial real estate, agricultural production, and commercial real estate investments.
- Sub-products:
- Commercial and industrial loans
- Agricultural loans
- Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans
- Commercial real estate investment loans
- Construction and land development loans.
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Residential Real Estate Loans - Offers residential first lien mortgages, junior lien mortgages, home equity loans, and residential construction loans.
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Deposit Products - Includes checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts for businesses and consumers.
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Ancillary Financial Services - Provides trust, brokerage, and investment management services for individuals, along with retirement plan services for businesses. Additional offerings include safe deposit boxes, personal brokerage, fiduciary services, automated bill payment, mobile banking deposits, account access, wire transfers, debit cards, credit cards, pre-paid gift cards, direct deposit, and official bank checks.
Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Michael E. Daniels ExecutiveBoard | Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Nicolet | Michael E. Daniels has been serving as the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Nicolet since December 31, 2023. He is also a founding member of the Board of Directors, having served since 2000, and has held several key executive roles within the company. | View Report → | |
Brad V. Hutjens Executive | Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, and Chief Compliance & Risk Manager | Brad V. Hutjens serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, and Chief Compliance & Risk Manager at Nicolet National Bank since September 2, 2003. He oversees credit, compliance, risk management, operations, and IT functions, playing a key role in ensuring the bank's operational stability. | ||
Eric J. Witczak Executive | Executive Vice President and Secretary of Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. | Eric J. Witczak has served as the Executive Vice President and Secretary of Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. since April 26, 2021, and also as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Nicolet National Bank. He joined Nicolet Bank (NIC) on August 23, 2000, and has been instrumental in driving the bank’s operational strategies. | ||
H. Phillip Moore Executive | Chief Financial Officer | H. Phillip Moore, Jr. currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Nicolet Bank and Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. since June 7, 2021, and has over 40 years of financial management experience, previously serving as Southeast US Market Leader at Wipfli LLP (October 2019 – May 2021) and Managing Partner at Porter Keadle Moore, LLC (prior to October 2019). | ||
William M. Bohn Executive | Executive Vice President, Wealth Management, Private Client and Trust Services | William M. Bohn has over 30 years of banking experience and currently serves as the Executive Vice President, Wealth Management, Private Client and Trust Services at Nicolet National Bank since April 15, 2024. He previously served as CEO of USI-Community Agencies from July 1, 2020 to April 15, 2024 and held senior roles at Associated Banc-Corp. | ||
Christopher J. Ghidorzi (47) Board | Director | President of Property Development at C.A. Ghidorzi, Inc. and Affiliates | Christopher J. Ghidorzi has served as a director at Nicolet since 2013 and is the President of Property Development at C.A. Ghidorzi, Inc. and Affiliates since 2007. Previously, he was the Director of Equity Trading at Robert W. Baird & Co. from 2001 to 2007. | |
Dustin J. McClone (42) Board | Director | President and Chief Executive Officer of McClone Insurance Group; Director of First Menasha Bancshares, Inc. | Dustin J. McClone (42) has served as a director at Nicolet since 2017 and is the President and Chief Executive Officer of McClone Insurance Group. He previously served as Director of First Menasha Bancshares, Inc. from 2010 to April 28, 2017. | |
Glen E. Tellock (63) Board | Director | Board Member of Badger Meter; Board Member of WEC Energy Group | Glen E. Tellock (63) has been a Director at NIC since 2023 and is a member of the Executive, Audit, and Compensation Committees since 2024. He brings extensive public company leadership experience including serving as President and CEO of Lakeside Foods (May 2016 to May 2021) and as Chairman, President, and CEO of The Manitowoc Company (2009 to 2015). | |
Héctor Colón (52) Board | Director | President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan | Héctor Colón (52) has been a Director at Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. since 2021, contributing his organizational leadership and strategic experience to the board. He also serves as the President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. | |
John N. Dykema (61) Board | Director | Owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Campbell Wrapper Corporation; Owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Circle Packaging Machinery, Inc. | John N. Dykema has been a director of NIC since 2006 and serves as the Chair of both the Nominating & Governance and Compensation Committees. He also brings extensive external experience as the Owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Campbell Wrapper Corporation and Circle Packaging Machinery, Inc. | |
Lynn D. Davis Board | Director at Nicolet | Founding Partner, President, and Consulting Dairy Nutritionist for Nutrition Professionals, Inc. ; Co-founder, Shareholder, and Board Member of Breeze Dairy Group, LLC ; Co-founder, Shareholder, and Board Member of Quality Roasting, Inc. and The Heifer Authority, LLC | Lynn D. Davis is a seasoned dairy industry professional who has been serving as a director at Nicolet since 2021. He also holds significant roles outside NIC as a founding partner, president, and consulting dairy nutritionist at Nutrition Professionals, Inc., and as a co-founder, shareholder, and board member of Breeze Dairy Group, LLC. | |
Marcia M. Anderson (67) Board | Director | Public board of directors of MGEEnergy | Marcia M. Anderson (67) has served as a Director at NIC since 2022, leveraging her extensive background as a retired Major General and former U.S. Federal Court Executive. She also contributes to NIC as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees while serving externally on the public board of directors of MGEEnergy. | |
Robert B. Atwell (67) Board | Advisor | Robert B. Atwell (67), a co-founder of Nicolet Bankshares, Inc., has over 40 years of banking experience and has served as Chairman, President, and CEO until April 26, 2021 and as Executive Chairman until December 31, 2023. He transitioned to his current advisory role on the Board of Directors on January 1, 2024. | ||
Susan L. Merkatoris (61) Board | Director | Owner and Managing Member of Larboard Enterprises, LLC; Co-Owner and Vice President of Midwest Stihl Inc. | Susan L. Merkatoris is a Director at Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. since 2003 and also serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee since at least 2022. She is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive financial expertise and has previously served as Owner and Managing Member of Larboard Enterprises, LLC and as Co-Owner and Vice President of Midwest Stihl Inc.. |
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
Company | Year | Details |
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Charter Bankshares, Inc. | 2022 | Completed acquisition: Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. acquired Charter Bankshares via a merger that provided shareholders with 15.458 shares of Nicolet common stock and $475 in cash per share, totaling approximately $137 million in consideration (1.26 million shares and $39 million cash). This strategic move expanded Nicolet's geographic presence into Western Wisconsin and Minnesota, added approximately $1.1 billion in assets (including $827 million in loans and $869 million in deposits), and involved leadership integration and branch rebranding to align the companies’ community focus. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for NIC.
- Nicolet Bankshares reported net income of $33 million in Q1 2025, compared to $34 million in Q4 2024 and $28 million in Q1 2024.
- The bank delivered solid growth with a $119 million increase in loans and a $62 million rise in core deposits as of March 31, 2025.
- It repurchased 233,207 common shares for $26 million and increased its share buyback authorization by $60 million, emphasizing shareholder value.
- The management highlighted ongoing high-level M&A discussions, reinforcing a disciplined growth strategy despite market volatility.