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Stephen B. has a strong background in the banking industry. Stephen currently serves as the President and CEO of Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. and Citizens Community Federal, starting in 2016. Prior to this, they held the role of President and CEO of Home Federal Bank from 2011 to 2016. Stephen also served as the Twin Cities Market President at Home Federal Bank from 2010 to 2011. Before joining Home Federal Bank, Stephen worked at Associated Bank as the Regional President/Regional Commercial Banking Manager for Minnesota from 2006 to 2010. Stephen also held various positions at Wells Fargo Bank, including SVP - Twin Cities Business Banking Area Manager from 2004 to 2006, Community Bank President from 2000 to 2004, VP - Business Development Manager from 1998 to 2000, Business Banking Manager from 1995 to 1998, and AVP/VP Business Banking from 1992 to 1995. Stephen began their career at Shawmut Bank as an AVP, Asset Based Lender from 1990 to 1992. Stephen also worked as an AVP Business Banker at Marquette Bank from 1989 to 1990 and as a Credit Analyst/Commercial Banker at Old Stone Bank from 1986 to 1989.

Stephen B. completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Finance at Providence College from 1983 to 1986. Stephen then pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Providence College, which they completed in 1991. Later, from 2012 to 2014, they attended the Pacific Coast Banking School, where they obtained a graduate degree.