Age: 39
Executive VP, CFO and COO, Wolf River Community Bank
Miranda Schultz brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences to her leadership role at Wolf River Community Bank, including a stint as a state regulator, which she says gave her “a unique view of how financial institutions operate from every angle,” and experience in public accounting.
She’s an accidental banker, she says. She took a summer job as a teller while in college and the rest is history. But not planning a specific path can serve you well, she advises.
“Some of the experiences that shaped my career the most weren’t things I planned; they were opportunities that came from staying curious, raising my hand to learn something new, and being willing to see where those experiences could lead.”
Best advice: Always be curious. Asking questions and continually learning will open doors and strengthen your impact throughout your career.
People are surprised to learn: I grew up on a small dairy farm. That upbringing taught me the value of hard work, persistence, and community — lessons I now try to share when mentoring others, especially young professionals balancing career and life.
Personal theme song: “The Champion” by Carrie Underwood. It’s all about strength, resilience and pushing forward — even when life gets tough. Isn’t that how we need to approach life?
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