National Exchange Bank & Trust announces the retirement of Tami Christian, Chief People Officer,  following 11 years of dedicated service and leadership. As part of this transition, Tammy Pitts has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and Kelly Peterson has been named Talent Development Officer, Pitts’ former role. 

Tami Christian: Retirement and Legacy 

Christian joined National Exchange Bank & Trust in January 2015 with more than 25 years of human resources experience. As Chief People Officer, she played a key role in championing the bank’s culture, supporting employee development and guiding organizational growth. Her leadership and dedication leave a lasting impact across the organization. 

Christian earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Marian University and a Master of Science in organizational leadership and quality. She and her husband, Mike, live in Fond du Lac. Her community involvement includes service on the ADVOCAP board of directors, including its executive, finance, and personnel committees; membership in the Society for Human Resource Management; and service on the NEB Foundation board of directors. 

Tami Christian

Tammy Pitts: Promoted to SVP/Human Resources 

Pitts brings more than 25 years of human resources experience to her new role. She previously led talent management and development across the organization. As Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Pitts will lead the bank’s people strategies, enhance the employee experience, and align talent initiatives with the organization’s long-term goals. 

Pitts holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from UW-Oshkosh. She grew up in Eldorado and continues to live there with her family. She volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County and serves on the Moraine Park Technical College Human Resources Advisory Committee. 

Tammy Pitts

Kelly Peterson: Named Talent Development Officer 

Peterson joined the bank with more than 15 years of human resources experience. As Talent Development Officer, she will support employee growth and development initiatives, strengthen training programs and expand professional development opportunities across the organization. 

Peterson is a graduate of Campbellsport High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communications from UW-Green Bay. She lives in Fond du Lac with her family and volunteers at her church. 

Kelly Peterson

National Exchange Bank & Trust is an independent bank with locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. For more information, visit the bank’s website at nebat.com. 

Date posted: July 10, 2026