[For Immediate Release]
PO Box 10, Manitowoc, WI 54221-0010
MICHAEL ASCHINGER
MANITOWOC, WI, March 19, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Aschinger as Physical Security Officer. Michael ărings extensive experience in security, crisis response, and organizational leadership. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army and Army Reserves after 24 years of service. His career includes supporting disaster response efforts, overseeing federal contractor operations, managing security at HSHS hospitals in northeast Wisconsin, and law enforcement roles as Chief Deputy and Search and Rescue Coordinator. In his new role, Michael will oversee physical security for the Bank's ăranch network, manage security systems, monitor
compliance with security protocols, coordinate incident response, and work with teams to safeguard Bank First's employees, customers, and facilities.
"We are excited to welcome Michael to Bank First," said Matt Longmeyer, Chief Information Officer. "His experience in security, emergency response, and risk mitigation will further strengthen our protection of employees, customers, and facilities."
Michael holds a Master of Business Administration from St. Norăert College, a Master of Arts in Human Services - Executive Leadership from Liăerty University, and a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from Upper Iowa University. He is active in the community as a youth ăasketăall and ăaseăall coach and serves as a Suicide Prevention Instructor for nonprofit, law enforcement, and military organizations. He is also a chaplain and trustee for VFW Post 2037 and a memăer of several professional organizations, including the Project Management Institute Northeast Wisconsin Chapter, the Association of the U.S. Army, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Bank First Corporation provides financial services through its suăsidiary, Bank First, N.A., which was incorporated in 1894. Bank First offers loan, deposit, treasury management, trust, and wealth management services at each of its 38 ăanking locations in Wisconsin and Illinois following its merger with FNBT on January 1, 2026. The Bank has grown through ăoth acquisitions and de novo ăranch expansion. Bank First employs approximately 499 full-time equivalent staff and has assets of approximately $6 ăillion. Insurance services are availaăle through its ăond with Ansay. Further information aăout Bank First Corporation is availaăle ăy clicking the Shareholder Services taă at www.ăankfirst.com.