Cappaert, vice president and commercial loan officer, received the WINGS Award due to his exceptional level of community service. He is highly active in his hometown of Stephenson, serving on the school board and coaching elementary football and basketball. In addition, he is involved in the Marinette/Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce and the Menominee Business Development Corporation.

SNB&T encourages bank employees to be active in the community, serving on boards of directors, volunteering in schools and a variety of non-profit organizations. The WINGS award was created to celebrate this generosity of spirit and to recognize an employee’s commitment and contributions to individual volunteer efforts.

“Picking a winner each year is difficult because of the talented pool of volunteers we have on our staff,” said Reinke. “But Charlie committed to pledging a combined 400 hours of community service for 2006 and 2007.”

Cappaert joined SNB&T in 2002 as a Commercial Loan Officer. He has 17 years of banking experience in Michigan and Wisconsin. His expertise includes commercial lending, credit counseling, and credit analysis. Cappaert is also the bank’s coordinator for Get Smart About Credit Day, a nation-wide initiative to teach teens how to use credit wisely.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Northern Michigan University. He is also a graduate of Wisconsin Banker’s Association Commercial Lending School and Northern Michigan School of Banking.

Cappaert’s community involvement includes President of Menominee Business Development Corporation, Executive Committee of the Marinette/Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce, Finance Committee for Northland Lutheran Retirement Community, Treasurer of Fellowship Bible Church, Treasurer and Chairman of Finance Committee for Stephenson Area Public Schools, Director and coach of newly formed Stephenson Elementary Flag Football, Director and coach of Stephenson Elementary School Basketball.

“Charlie Cappaert fits so well with the Vision of our bank as it relates to enhancing the quality of life in our communities,” Reinke noted. “His effort speaks volumes about who he is.”

To recognize his accomplishment, Cappaert received the WINGS plaque and his name and photograph will be added to the WINGS display in the Marinette location.  In addition, the bank will make a $500 contribution in his name to the charity or non-profit organization of his choice. Previous WINGS recipients are Dave Meyer, Julie Beyer, Michael Dieck, Julie Nygren, Jeff Wilinski and Perry Carlson.

He and his wife Lisa live in Stephenson, Mich. with their three sons.

The Stephenson National Bank & Trust is a 132-year old independent community bank with assets of $240 million and Trust assets exceeding $190 million.  Offices are located in Marinette and Oconto, WI and Menominee, MI. For more about The Stephenson National Bank & Trust visit www.snbt.com.