Bank First Corp

MANITOWOC, WI, September 21, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to welcome Melissa Townsend as Retail Banking Officer. Melissa joins the Bank with six years of experience at Bay Title & Abstract, where she advanced from processor to manager of the Manitowoc branch. Throughout her career, she developed strong customer relationships while supporting real estate and escrow transactions across the region. Her experience working closely with homebuyers, real estate professionals, and community members has given her a strong understanding of the financial needs of local families and businesses. In her new role at Bank First, Melissa works closely with individuals and families to understand their financial goals and provide personalized lending solutions. She is focused on building lasting customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and serving as a trusted financial resource within Kiel and the surrounding communities.

MANITOWOC, WI, September 17, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC), the subsidiary of Bank First Corporation, announced today it has increased the Bank’s prime rate from 6.75 percent to 7.00 percent, effective September 17, 2026. 

MANITOWOC, WI, September 17, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to welcome Rich Hildebrandt as Vice President – Business Banking. Rich brings more than 35 years of banking experience to Bank First. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with business owners, helping them navigate borrowing needs, manage growth, and achieve their financial goals. His background includes commercial lending leadership, portfolio management, team development, and relationship banking. Many customers throughout the Bank's Stateline Region may recognize Rich from his years serving local businesses at First National Bank & Trust and Walworth State Bank. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Investor Relations at Millennium, where he worked with investors and business leaders to support broadband infrastructure projects and economic growth initiatives. His combination of commercial banking expertise and business development experience positions him well to serve Bank First customers throughout the region. 

MANITOWOC, WI, September 15, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to welcome Kevin Sonnemann as Vice President – Technology. Kevin brings nearly three decades of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and organizational leadership to Bank First. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Information Security at GetixHealth. Throughout his career, he has led technology operations, information security programs, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and enterprise technology teams across a variety of industries. His extensive leadership experience and expertise in technology strategy make him well-positioned to support Bank First's continued growth and innovation.

MANITOWOC, WI, September 14, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to welcome Sarah Larson as Vice President – Guest Services. Sarah brings more than 20 years of leadership, operations, and customer service experience to Bank First. Most recently, she served as Operations and Training Manager at Americollect (GetixHealth), where she led a team of more than 60 employees, developed operational strategies, managed departmental performance, and partnered with healthcare organizations to improve service and financial outcomes. Prior to joining Americollect, Sarah held a variety of customer service, operations, and leadership roles with Advocate Aurora Health. Her experience leading teams, improving processes, and enhancing the customer experience across clinics, hospitals, and call centers has prepared her well for her role at Bank First.

MANITOWOC, WI, May 28, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) has been recognized as one of the top performing community banks in the country, earning the #4 ranking nationwide in the 2025 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup.

MANITOWOC, WI, August 24, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to announce the promotions of Steve Diehl, Denise Goebel, Gwen Musche, and Vinny Stoll.

What businesses should know about emerging PPP fraud attempts and how to help protect their accounts.

How scammers are using publicly available PPP data to target businesses, and what business owners can do to help protect their accounts. Over the past several years, businesses across the country have seen an increase in fraud attempts tied to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Many business owners are surprised to learn that certain information about PPP loans was made publicly available as part of a federal government data release, including business names, addresses, loan amounts, and lender information.

MANITOWOC, WI, August 17, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to welcome Matthew Gloshen as Chief Retail Officer and a member of its Senior Management team. In this role, Matthew will lead the Bank’s Retail Banking and Branch Operations teams, bringing the two areas together to create a more integrated retail banking approach focused on driving growth, developing employees, strengthening collaboration, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.