Wauwatosa, Wis. – August 16, 2024 – WaterStone Bank is proud to announce three new Community Presidents at its Germantown, West Allis–National, and Pewaukee branches.

Roxane Adams

Roxane Adams has been named Community President of the Germantown branch. With 16 years of experience in healthcare management, including roles as Project Lead and Branch Manager, Roxane brings a wealth of expertise that will drive growth and deepen community engagement in Germantown. She is eager to implement her guiding principle: “Work together, win together.”

An active supporter of Milwaukee-area festivals and museums, Roxane also enjoys boating, riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle, and snowmobiling in Northern Wisconsin.

Maria Castro

Maria Castro joins the West Allis-National branch as its new Community President. Maria brings a decade of community banking experience, where she served as Assistant Branch Manager, following several years in restaurant management. Her diverse background in banking and hospitality has equipped her with exceptional leadership skills and a customer-centric approach.

A dedicated volunteer for Project Clean and Green, Maria’s commitment to improving Milwaukee neighborhoods aligns perfectly with WaterStone Bank’s mission to uplift the communities it serves. In her free time, Maria enjoys experimenting with new recipes, discovering hidden food spots, exploring walking trails, and traveling. She lives by the motto, “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn,” and is deeply immersed in the culture and community of the Silver City neighborhood, where she resides.

Korey Smith

Korey Smith steps into the role of Community President at the Pewaukee branch, bringing a rich and varied background, including service in the U.S. Marine Corps. His career highlights include launching Wisconsin’s first Peloton and Fabletics stores and serving as Director of Operations at Woodlands School in Milwaukee.

Korey is actively involved in the community through F.E.A.R. MKE, a group dedicated to fitness and running. In his personal life, Korey enjoys running, golfing, attending local events with his wife, and sharing his love for Funko Pops and video games with his son. Currently residing in Wales, Korey is eager to lead and connect with the Pewaukee community.

"We are excited to welcome these new Community Presidents to our team,” said Julie Glynn, Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Officer. “Their extensive experience, dedication to community service, and passion for personal growth make them an ideal fit for WaterStone Bank. We look forward to the positive impact they’ll bring to our retail division and the communities we serve.”

About WaterStone Bank

Founded in 1921, WaterStone Bank today offers a full suite of personal and business banking products. The community bank serves southeastern Wisconsin with branches in Brookfield, Fox Point, Franklin, Germantown, Greenfield, Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Waukesha, Wauwatosa and West Allis. WaterStone Bank is the parent company to Waterstone Mortgage, a lender in 48 states. For more information about WaterStone Bank, go to wsbonline.com.