Amber Gober

About Amber Gober

I am a lifelong resident of Wausau, WI, with over 25 years of dedicated experience in the banking industry. I pride myself on being active in the community. As a seasoned professional with advanced managerial, leadership, and training expertise, I thrive on learning new skills and sharing my knowledge to help others grow.Throughout my career, I have consistently exceeded bank sales and profitability goals while leading and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential. My diverse experience includes roles such as customer service representative, personal banker, branch manager, lender (consumer, small business, mortgage), coach, trainer, mentor, and business development specialist.Being deeply rooted in the Wausau community, I have cultivated strong connections and enjoy serving as a resource for recommendations or referrals. If you’re looking for guidance or need a trusted connection, I’m always happy to help!When you work with me, you will experience a welcoming space fueled by positivity.AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:2023: ATHENA leadership recipient2022: Above and Beyond recipient: United Way Women United2020: Associate of the Year: Wausau Area Builders Association 2019, 2020, 2023: ATHENA finalist2017: 20 Under Forty RecipientOutstanding Young Wisconsinite: Wisconsin JayceesLending Partner Recognition Award: Associated BankBest Partner Award: Associated BankWinner\'s Circle: First Federal Capital Bank MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:Green Bay Women’s Leadership Conference ambassador: 2024-currentWausau Region Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Conference committee: 20••••20, 2023 - currentWausau Region Chamber of Commerce Ambassador: 20••••16, 2020-currentUnited Way of Marathon County/Women United - leadership council: 2018 – 2024United Way of Marathon County - board of directors: 20••••24Junior Achievement-volunteer: 20••••23Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) –Trainer at the Residential Mortgage Lending School: 20••••20Wausau Area Builders Association-Director: 20••••20 Immanuel Baptist Church-AWANA volunteer: 20••••19Elks Club: 20••••12Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women) committee member: 20••••10Merrill Chamber of Commerce Ambassador: 2006-08 Wausau Area Jaycees, President and various VP and chair positions: views expressed are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Experience

1. Branch Manager Iii, AVP

   Peoples State Bank

   Jan 2025 — Present · Wausau, WI, US

   I lead the retail banking area at our Stewart Avenue and Rib Mt locations• Manage a team of 13 direct reports, including customer service representatives, personal bankers and an assistant manager • Ensure exceptional customer service while promoting the bank’s diverse products and services. • Developed team members through coaching and mentorship, fostering a high-performance culture. • I oversee the following areas: Personal Banker resource page, medallion stamp program, and women\'s leadership coalition • I am an active member of our IT Steering committee• Along with our marketing team, I help plan the following events: Women’s Leadership Conference, Concert on the Square and golf outings• Mentor new branch managers, sharing insights and best practices for effective leadership.

Skills

• Insurance
• Investment Properties
• Construction Loans
• Investments
• Cross Selling
• First Time Home Buyers
• Small Business
• Working with First-Time Home Buyers
• Credit Analysis
• Loan Origination
• Deposits
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Sales
• Sales Management
• Lines of Credit
• Retirement Planning
• Fha
• Financial Planning
• Branch Banking
• Mortgage Lending
• Credit
• Small Business Lending
• Retail Banking
• Consumer Lending
• Real Estate
• Mortgage Banking
• Va Loans
• Portfolio Management
• Loans
• Refinance
• Coaching
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Analysis