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2025 Wins

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Company Wins

West Milwaukee Team accepting an award.

Johnson Financial Group's West Milwaukee Branch Wins MBJs Real Estate Award

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Johnson Financial Group Named #1 in Top State Banks in MBJ's Financial Flex

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The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) honors Sam Johnson, as seen in WisPolitics, with three individuals holding a prestigious award.

Wisconsin Bankers Association Honors Sam Johnson as Leader in Banking Excellence

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Johnson Financial Group is named #12 in Milwaukee Business Journal's "Most Charitable Contributors in Wisconsin."

JFG Ranks #12 in MBJ's Most Corporate Charitable Contributors in Wisconsin

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Announcement graphic stating that Johnson Financial Group ranks in Deloitte's Wisconsin 75 List as featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

JFG acknowledged in Deloitte's list of Wisconsin's top 75 largest privately-held companies

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Associate Wins

Recognition graphic with a professional portrait on the right and text on the left reading “Sara Whitley, AVP Senior Community Mortgage Loan Officer,” awarded by WMBA, the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association.

Sara Whitley Honored at WMBA Best in Business Awards

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Graphic featuring a professional head‑and‑shoulders portrait on the right and text on the left reading “Jackie Borgwardt, VP Senior Mortgage Loan Officer,” with “awarded by Rock‑Green Realtors Association” and the association logo.

Jackie Borgwardt Named Rock Green Realtor Association Affiliate of the Year

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Recognition graphic featuring a professional head‑and‑shoulders portrait on the right and text on the left reading “Mark Behrens, Chief Financial Officer,” with “awarded by Wisconsin Bankers Association” and the association logo.

Mark Behrens Receives Lifetime Service Award

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30 People Shaping Milwaukee’s Future: John Chidester

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Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders: Alvaro Araque

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Jim Popp in Milwaukee Biz Times

Jim Popp Honored Among BizTimes 275 Most Influential Leaders in Wisconsin

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Business Leader of the Year: Karla Krehbiel, regional president, Johnson Financial Group

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