Bartel Executive Search

06/04/2026

This is why I love what I do every day. I really do have the coolest job on the planet!

Thank you for your kind words!

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺. 𝘐 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺.

-𝘛𝘦𝘥

06/02/2026

In the Omro area?

Come visit us tomorrow at Red's Piggly Wiggly to purchase your Omro Rushford Volunteer Fire Department Street Dance Raffle Tickets!

Not in the area? Reach out and let me know! We can find a way to get you tickets!

This is the BIGGEST fundraiser for the Volunteer Fire Department. Let's show our support to all the amazing firefighters and first responders!

05/29/2026

At Bartel Executive Search, we track our metrics very closely. I was feeling a bit anxious regarding our time-to-fill metrics over the last few weeks until I looked at previous years.

One thing that stands out is that coordinating interviews tends to take longer than almost any other season.

Candidates and hiring teams alike are taking advantage of the beautiful weather, kids being out of school, and long-awaited vacations. That can make scheduling interviews a bit tricky.

Interviews get pushed out, and hiring decisions take longer than anyone would prefer.

It’s not that there isn’t an urgency to hire; logistics just become more challenging.

We make it a point to communicate with clients and candidates. I firmly believe that reaching out for an update (even when it’s just to let them know there isn’t an update yet) is so important. Patience and communication have to be a part of the interview/hiring process.

The process may move a bit slower, but great opportunities and talent are still out there and moving forward!

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, as we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country.

05/20/2026

We’ve been seeing some pretty significant bank acquisitions lately. It definitely raises some big questions for our industry.

Will community banks still exist 10 years from now?

Consolidation across banking continues as smaller institutions face increasing regulatory pressure, technology costs, succession challenges, and competition from larger financial institutions.

Some industry experts are pointing to a sharp rebound in bank M&A activity heading into 2026, particularly among community and regional banks.

But we continue to hear from candidates, clients, and local businesses. They believe that relationships still matter.

Community banks know their markets.

They know their customers and communities.

These community-focused banks still play a big role in local lending and community growth.

There will always be a demand for trusted advisors and personalized banking experiences.

What do you think?

Will community banks still be around in 2036?

05/18/2026

Mortgage Servicing Professionals in the Green Bay Market!

We have a client who is seeking a Mortgage Servicing Specialist to join their growing team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in the mortgage industry who enjoys variety in their day and making a positive impact on customers’ lives. Responsibilities include mortgage servicing, escrow functions, payment processing, and assisting both internal staff and customers with questions related to mortgage products and services. This role offers excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, and a supportive team environment with flexibility and room to grow.

Reach out to Cara at (920) 859-0222 or at [email protected] to learn more today!

04/29/2026

Petunia is officially throwing her hat in the ring to become the next mascot of the Omro/Rushford Fire Department!

Don’t worry! She won’t be running into any burning buildings. Her specialty is spreading smiles, greeting visitors, and helping sell the MOST raffle tickets this year!

Let’s show some love to all of our incredible volunteer firefighters and first responders who work so hard to keep our community safe. Your support helps provide equipment, training, and the tools they need when emergencies happen.

Stop in to Bartel Executive Search today to say hi to Petunia and grab your raffle tickets! They’re only $5 each, and 1st prize is $1,000 cash!

Can’t make it in? I can deliver! Just call at (920) 859-0222 or email me at [email protected]

04/28/2026

Bartel Executive Search is currently partnering with a client seeking an experienced Special Assets Professional to join their team in the Minneapolis market.

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management, monitoring, and resolution of an assigned loan portfolio with a focus on:

✔️ Minimizing credit losses
✔️ Maximizing recoveries
✔️ Returning credits to performing status
✔️ Identifying emerging problem credits early
✔️ Partnering closely with executive leadership and Credit Administration

If you have experience in Special Assets, Credit Administration, or Commercial Credit and would like to learn more, please reach out confidentially at (920) 859-0222 or [email protected]

04/23/2026

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This is not our search, and we do not do government searches. However, I know I have a few contacts who might be able to help.
Omro is a pretty amazing place to live and work. Hoping the city can find a City Administrator who feels the same...

City Begins Search for City Administrator:

The City of Omro Common Council has partnered with Innovative Public Advisors (IPA) to lead the recruitment process for the City’s next City Administrator.

During this transition period, IPA principals will provide high-level interim leadership, guidance, and administrative support to ensure continuity in operations and strategic direction. At the same time, Public Works Director Sam Mingo will serve as Interim City Administrator, overseeing the City’s day-to-day operations and maintaining essential services for the community.

This collaborative approach allows the City to move forward with a thoughtful and professional recruitment process while maintaining strong leadership and stability during the transition.

Residents can expect continued commitment to quality public services, transparency, and responsible governance throughout this period.

Learn more about the position, review the position profile, or read the full press release here: https://www.omro-wi.com/employment-opportunities/job-opening/city-omro-launches-search-next-city-administrator

Interested applicants can apply through Innovative Public Advisors website: https://www.public-advisors.com/omro

04/20/2026

Today could have started in a bad way. My daughter would have referred to it as the Mondayest Monday ever!

I broke my glasses last night!

There is no way I could have even read an email.

Angi at Bird's Eye View in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to the rescue! She had the same frames in stock and opened early to help this girl out.

They indeed have the cutest frames on the planet, but their service is outstanding!