PROPOSAL I—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors is comprised of seven members. Our Bylaws provide that directors are divided into three classes as nearly equal in number as possible, with one class of directors elected annually. Two directors have been nominated for election at the annual meeting to serve for a three-year period and until their respective successors shall have been elected and qualified. The Board of Directors has nominated John P. Matter and Julie A. Taylor to serve as directors for three-year terms. Each nominee is currently a director of TEB Bancorp, Inc.
The following sets forth certain information regarding the nominees, the other current members of our Board of Directors, and our executive officers who are not directors, including the terms of office of board members. It is intended that the proxies solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors (other than proxies in which the vote is withheld as to any nominee) will be voted at the annual meeting for the election of the proposed nominees. If a nominee is unable to serve, the shares represented by all such proxies will be voted for the election of such substitute as the Board of Directors may determine. At this time, the Board of Directors knows of no reason why any of the nominees might be unable to serve, if elected. Except as indicated herein, there are no arrangements or understandings between any nominee or continuing director and any other person pursuant to which such nominee or continuing director was selected. Age information is as of June 30, 2021, and term as a director includes service with The Equitable Bank, S.S.B. (“The Equitable Bank”).
With respect to directors and nominees, the biographies contain information regarding the person’s business experience and the experiences, qualifications, attributes or skills that caused the Board of Directors to determine that the person should serve as a director. Each director of TEB Bancorp, Inc. is also a director of The Equitable Bank and TEB MHC.
Directors
The nominees for director are:
John P. Matter started his banking career in 1976, and joined The Equitable Bank in 1980. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of The Equitable Bank. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2004 until July 2019 and Chief Executive Officer until September 2020, and also served as Vice Chairman from 2005 until July 2019. Mr. Matter is or has been involved in numerous civic organizations, including Chairman of the Wisconsin Humane Society, Chair of the St. Joseph & Elmbrook Memorial Hospital Foundations, This Time Tomorrow Foundation Board, Brookfield Kiwanis Club, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Waukesha Community Foundation Board, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, American Diabetes Association and the Board of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Mr. Matter’s positions as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer foster clear accountability, effective decision-making, a clear and direct channel of communication from senior management to the full board of directors, and alignment on corporate strategy. Age 69. Director since 2000.
Julie A. Taylor owned and operated J. Taylor & Associates, an escrow firm that specialized in acting as closing agent for local and national banks’ mortgage divisions, from 1987 until her retirement in 2001. Prior to that, Ms. Taylor ran the closing department at Commonwealth Title as an independent contractor. Ms. Taylor was also a licensed real estate broker since 1978 and was active in supporting many business networking organizations. Ms. Taylor has devoted efforts in support of various local organizations, including Girl Scouts of America and the March of Dimes. Ms. Taylor’s business experience with financial institutions and as a licensed real estate broker gives her extensive insights into The Equitable Bank’s challenges and opportunities in its overall operations and lending activities. Age 79. Director since 1994.
The following directors of TEB Bancorp, Inc. have terms ending following the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022:
Joseph J. Becker was the owner of Becker Ritter Funeral Home, Brookfield, Wisconsin until the sale of the company in 2016. Mr. Becker founded Becker Ritter Funeral Home in 1974, and remains active with the company as a consultant. Mr. Becker has been involved in numerous community organizations, including President of the Brookfield Rotary Club, the Elmbrook Hospital Foundation, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts and Wisconsin Riders and Exhibitors Association, and serving on the Boards of Channel 10/36 Friends, Haggerty Art Museum at Marquette University, Milwaukee Art Museum-West, Milwaukee Ballet, and St. Camillus Foundation. Mr. Becker’s experience as a small business owner gives him extensive insight into the customers who live in our market areas and economic developments affecting the communities in which we operate, as well as the challenges facing small businesses in our market area. Age 76. Director since 1991.
Christopher C. Conlon was a doctor of general dentistry for 35 years until his retirement in 2015. Mr. Conlon was the owner and president of Christopher C. Conlon, D.D.S., S.C. Dr. Conlon was also co-owner of Conlon Homes, Ltd. from 1991 to 1996. Conlon Homes specialized in the construction and sale of speculative construction homes in southeastern Wisconsin. Dr. Conlon was a long-