Kara Guse serves as Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Forte Bank. In her role, she is responsible for the administration, direction, and oversight of Operations, which include Deposit Operations, Commercial Loan Processing and Servicing, Retail Loan Processing and Servicing, Compliance, Teller and New Accounts Operations systems, Document Imaging, and involvement in Information Technology. Kara joined Forte Bank in 2024 and has over 25 years of experience in the financial and technology industries.
Kara received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She and her husband have two adult children and two Bernadoodles. When not at work, Kara enjoys DIY projects and outdoor activities, including walking, biking, gardening when the weather is warm, and patrolling at Little Switzerland in winter.
Professional Activities & Accreditations
- Leadership West Bend Graduate, Class 2009
- West Bend Police Department Citizens Academy, Class of 2010
Community Involvement
- Tower Heritage Center (Washington County Historical Society) Board of Directors, 2021-Present
- Leadership West Bend Board of Directors 2010 – 2014 and 2024-Present
- National Ski Patrol - Volunteer Patrol, Little Switzerland, Slinger, WI
- Washington County, WI Board Supervisor – District 9, 2020-2022