For Jerimiah Janssen, Vice President II – Commercial Banking at First Business Bank, growing up in De Pere with parents who worked in manufacturing instilled a deep respect for the people who build, fix, convert, and ship real products every day. That perspective continues to shape how he serves clients.
“The manufacturers I work with give everything to their businesses,” Janssen says. “I have tremendous respect for their commitment and accountability to their businesses and their people — and that’s what drives me to be a reliable, knowledgeable partner.”
With more than two decades in business banking, Janssen works closely with family-owned manufacturers where capital decisions are inseparable from people decisions — hiring, equipment, capacity, and succession. His approach is grounded in how manufacturing actually operates, from capital intensity and working-capital cycles to customer concentration risk.
That operational fluency matters because challenges rarely appear in isolation. A “simple” equipment purchase can ripple through inventory, labor, lead times, and cash flow. Janssen’s goal is to structure financing that supports the business plan — without constraining the company when cycles shift.
Outside the bank, Janssen serves on the board of the Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG), supporting collaboration across the region’s packaging, paper, plastics, printing, and converting community.
“The companies in the 5P industries are problem-solvers at their core,” he says. Whether financing equipment, expanding facilities, or managing seasonal cash flow, his focus remains the same: aligning financial structure with strategy and keeping decision-making grounded in how the business operates.
Connect with Jerimiah at First Business Bank to talk through your business banking needs.
Products and services are offered by First Business Bank®, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Financial Services, Inc®. (Nasdaq: FBIZ), and First Business Specialty Finance, LLC®, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Bank. First Business Bank specializes in Business Banking, Private Wealth, and Bank Consulting solutions. Business Banking includes Commercial Banking (Commercial Lending, Treasury Management, Company Retirement Plans, and SBA Lending). First Business Specialty Finance, LLC focuses on Equipment Finance, Asset-Based Lending, Accounts Receivable Financing, and Floorplan Financing solutions. First Business Bank also offers Private Wealth (Financial Planning, Investment Management, Trust & Estate Administration, and Private Banking) and Bank Consulting (Investment Portfolio Services, Asset Liability Management, ALM Process Validation) solutions. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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