Company: NSTS
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001437749-25-011792
Chunk: 10

Company: NSTS Bancorp, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form: DEF 14A
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. Mr. Ivantic volunteers in many local groups, including Boy Scouts of America, PADS, Appalachia Service Project, St. Joseph Food Pantry and Bed Ministries. Mr. Ivantic’s business experience in the airline industry and long-term service with United Airlines and with North Shore MHC, the predecessor of NSTS Bancorp, Inc., and his community involvement make him a valuable contributor to our Board.

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote“FOR”each of the above nominees for director.

Directors Whose Term Expires in 2026:

Apolonio Arenas, age 54, has served as a director since 2006. Mr. Arenas also serves as the President of Dieck, Arenas and Associates PC. A certified public accountant since 1996, Mr. Arenas has held various accounting roles in his 30 years of service with Dieck, Arenas and Associates PC. Mr. Arenas attended Saint Xavier University and received a Bachelor’s in Accountancy in 1992. Mr. Arenas serves on the board of directors of All Are Welcome Social Services, Inc. Mr. Arenas previously served on the school board of the Most Blessed Trinity Academy. Mr. Arenas’ over 30 years of experience as a public accountant is an important skill set to have on the Board of Directors. In addition, his community involvement makes him a valuable contributor to the Board of Directors.

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Thomas J. Kneesel, age 70, has served as a director since March 2020. Mr. Kneesel is the current President/Owner of Kneesel and Associates, a residential real estate appraisal firm. Mr. Kneesel holds a real estate license from the State of Wisconsin, and also works in real estate sales for Emmer Real Estate in Green Lake, Wisconsin on a part-time basis. Mr. Kneesel previously served as the Vice-President and Residential Appraisal Compliance Officer of Associated Bank, N.A., Green Bay, Wisconsin from 2011-2020. Mr. Kneesel is a past Chairman of the Wisconsin Real Estate Appraisal Advisory Board and a past member of the Wisconsin Real Estate Appraiser Board. Mr. Kneesel holds a degree in business from St. Mary’s University, Winona, Minnesota in 1977. Mr. Kneesel’s role as the President/Owner of a residential appraisal firm and his knowledge of the residential real estate market provide an important resource to the Board