Blackhawk Bank names new president, retirement

Posted 4/7/26

Blackhawk Bank & Trust announces the retirement of President Christopher J. Lemon, effective Friday, April 3, concluding an extraordinary 45-year career dedicated entirely to the Bank and the communities it serves.

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Blackhawk Bank names new president, retirement

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