Clarence Hill and George Henry opened the doors to their new bank at 206 N. Franklin St. in Port Washington, Wisconsin September 11, 1899 — less than a year after the Great Wisconsin Chair Factory Fire destroyed the town’s business district.

From this modest start, PWSB has grown to $1B in funds and loan assets under active management, ranking in the top 15% of similarly sized Wisconsin commercial banks. Today, eight full-service locations offer the services of a large bank with the personalized service you’ll only find at a fifth-generation, family-owned community bank.

Today Steve Schowalter and Mark Schowalter carry on the traditions stared by the founders more than 125 years ago. 

Steve served as the long-time President and CEO of PWSB and currently holds the position of Chairman. Under his leadership, the bank expanded throughout Southeastern Wisconsin while maintaining a reputation for local, personal service. 

Mark is part of the executive team continuing the family legacy. His role often focuses on business development and maintaining the high-touch relationships that define the bank’s "life-long customer" philosophy.