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                             WEST ALLIS SAVINGS BANK

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

     THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is effective as of _____________________ (the
"Commencement Date") between West Allis Savings Bank, its successors and
assigns, a state chartered savings bank (hereinafter referred to as the "Bank"),
having its principal offices located at 5555 North Port Washington Road,
Glendale, Wisconsin 53217, and Peter A. Gilbert (the "Executive").

                                    RECITALS

     WHEREAS, Executive is a key employee, whose extensive background, knowledge
and experience in the financial services industry has substantially benefited
the Bank and whose continued employment as an executive member of its management
team in the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
("Corporate Position") will continue to benefit the Bank in the future; and

     WHEREAS, the parties are mutually desirous of entering into this Agreement
setting forth the terms and conditions for the employment relationship between
the Bank and Executive; and

     WHEREAS, the Bank's Board of Directors has approved and authorized its
entry into this Agreement with Executive.

                                    AGREEMENT

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set
forth below:

     1. Employment. Bank shall continue to employ Executive, and Executive shall
continue to serve Bank, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
for the period set forth in section 2 of this Agreement.

     2. Term of Employment. The period of Executive's employment under this
Agreement shall begin as of the Commencement Date and expire on the third
anniversary of the last day of the month preceding such date, unless sooner
terminated as provided herein; provided that, on each annual anniversary of the
last day of said month, the term of employment may be extended by action of the
Bank's Board of Directors to add one additional year to the remaining term of
employment annually restoring such term to a full three-years. The Board of
Directors or Executive shall each provide the other with at least ninety (90)
days' advance written notice of any decision on their respective parts not to
extend the Agreement on its Anniversary Date. The term of employment as in
effect from time to time hereunder shall be referred to as the "Employment
Term".

     3. Position and Duties. Subject to Section 5(iv)(B), Executive shall serve
the Bank in his Corporate Position as its Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer. As such, Executive shall report directly to the Bank's Board
of Directors, be nominated as a management

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candidate for election to the Board of Directors upon expiration of each term
thereon while this Agreement remains in effect, and be generally responsible for
selection and supervision of the Bank's management team and for the formulation
of Bank business and personnel policies, and shall render executive,
policy-making and other management services of the type customarily performed by
persons serving in similar capacities at other savings banks and savings and
loan associations, together with such other duties and responsibilities as may
be appropriate to Executive's position and as may be from time to time
determined by the Bank's Board of Directors to be necessary to its operations
and in accordance with its bylaws.

     4. Compensation. As compensation for services provided pursuant to this
Agreement, Executive shall receive from the Bank the compensation and benefits
set forth below:

          (i) Base Salary. During the Employment Term, Executive shall receive a
     base salary ("Base Salary") in such amount as may from time to time be
     approved by the Board. The Base Salary shall at no time be less than $ per
     annum (which amount shall be paid by the Bank subject to reimbursement by
     Hallmark Capital Corp. (the "Company") of any portion that is jointly
     determined by their Boards of Directors to appropriately reflect the
     allocation of Executive's time and efforts between the Bank and Company),
     unless Executive and Bank mutually agree to some lesser amount reflecting a
     reduction in Executive's duties in contemplation of retirement. No increase
     in Base Salary or other compensation granted by the Board shall in any way
     limit or reduce any other obligation of the Bank under this Agreement and,
     once established at a specified annual rate, Executive's Base Salary under
     this Agreement shall not thereafter be reduced except as part of a general
     pro-rata reduction in compensation applicable to all Bank Executive
     Officers; provided, however, that no such reduction shall be permitted
     following a "change in control" as defined herein. Executive's Base Salary
     and other compensation shall be paid in accordance with the Bank's regular
     payroll practices, as then in effect.

          (ii) Bonus Payments. In addition to Base Salary, Executive shall be
     entitled, during the Employment Term, to participate in and receive
     payments from all Bank bonus and other incentive compensation plans (as
     currently in effect, as modified from time to time, or as subsequently
     adopted); provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall grant
     Executive the right to continue in any bonus or other incentive
     compensation plan following its discontinuance by the Board (except to the
     extent Executive had earned or otherwise accumulated vested rights therein
     prior to such discontinuance).

          For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Executive Officers" shall
     mean all officers of the Bank serving as President or a Senior
     Vice-President of the Bank.

          (iii) Other Benefits. During the Employment Term, the Bank shall
     provide to Executive all other benefits of employment (or, with Executive's
     consent, equivalent benefits) generally made available to other Executive
     Officers. Such benefits shall include participation by Executive in any
     group health, life, disability, or similar insurance program, in any
     corporate automobile program, and in any pension, profit-sharing, Employee
     Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") deferred compensation, 401(k) or

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     other or similar retirement program. In addition, Executive shall
     participate, on the same basis (which may include allocations based on
     compensation, years of service, or such other uniformly applied criteria as
     the Board may determine) as other Executive Officers, in any stock
     purchase, stock option or stock appreciation rights, plans, or any other
     stock based program of any type, made available by the Bank to such
     Executive Officers.

          Executive shall be entitled to vacation, sick time, personal days and
     other perquisites in the same manner and to the same extent as provided
     under Bank policies as in effect from time to time for its other Executive
     Officers.

          Nothing contained herein shall be construed as granting Executive the
     right to continue in any benefit plan or program, or to receive any other
     perquisite of employment provided under this paragraph 4(iii) (except to
     the extent Executive had previously earned or accumulated vested rights
     therein) following termination or discontinuance of such plan, program or
     perquisite by the Board.

     5. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated, subject to payment of the
compensation and other benefits described below, upon occurrence of any of the
events described herein. In case of such termination, the date on which
Executive ceases to be employed under this Agreement, after giving effect to any
prior notice requirement set forth below, is referred to as the "Termination
Date".

          (i) Death; Disability; Retirement. This Agreement shall terminate upon
     the death, disability or retirement of Executive. As used in this
     Agreement, "disability" shall mean Executive's inability, as the result of
     physical or mental incapacity, to substantially perform his duties with the
     Bank for a period of 180 consecutive days. Any question as to the existence
     of Executive's disability upon which Executive and the Bank cannot agree
     shall be determined by a qualified independent physician mutually agreeable
     to Executive and the Bank or, if the parties are unable to agree upon a
     physician within ten (10) days after notice from either to the other
     suggesting a physician, by a physician designated by the then president of
     the medical society for the county in which Executive maintains his
     principal residence. The costs of any such medical examination shall be
     borne by the Bank. If Executive is terminated due to disability, he shall
     be paid 100% of his Base Salary at the rate in effect at the time notice of
     termination is given for one year and thereafter an annual amount equal to
     75% of such Base Salary for any remaining portion of the Employment Term,
     such amounts to be paid in substantially equal monthly installments and
     offset by any monthly payments actually received by Executive during such
     payment period from (i) any disability plans provided by the Bank, and/or
     (ii) any governmental social security or workers compensation program.

          As used in this Agreement, the term "retirement" shall mean
     Executive's retirement in accordance with and pursuant to any Bank
     retirement plan generally applicable to its Executive Officers or in
     accordance with any retirement arrangement established for Executive with
     his consent.

          If termination occurs for such reason, no additional compensation
     shall be payable to Executive under this Agreement except as specifically
     provided herein.

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     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Executive shall
     receive all compensation and other benefits to which he was entitled under
     Section 4 through the Termination Date and, in addition, shall receive all
     other benefits available to him under the Bank's benefit plans as in effect
     on the date of death, disability or retirement.

          (ii) Cause. The Bank may terminate Executive's employment under this
     Agreement for cause at any time, and thereafter the Bank's obligations
     under this Agreement shall cease and terminate. Notwithstanding anything to
     the contrary contained in this Agreement, Executive shall receive all
     compensation and other benefits in which he was vested or to which he was
     otherwise entitled under Section 4, and the plans and programs provided
     therein, by reason of employment through the Termination Date.

          For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" shall mean:

          (A)  The willful failure by Executive to substantially perform his
               duties with the Bank (other than any such failure resulting from
               the Executive's incapacity due to physical or mental illness)
               after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered
               to Executive by the Board, which demand specifically identifies
               the manner in which the Board believes Executive has not
               substantially performed his duties;

          (B)  Any willful act of misconduct by Executive which is materially
               injurious to the Bank monetarily or otherwise;

          (C)  A criminal conviction of Executive for any act involving
               dishonesty, breach of trust or a violation of the banking or
               savings and loan laws of the United States;

          (D)  A criminal conviction of Executive for the commission of any
               felony;

          (E)  A breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit;

          (F)  A willful violation of any law, rule or regulation or final cease
               and desist order; or

          (G)  Incompetence, personal dishonesty or material breach of any
               provision of this Agreement which would have a material adverse
               impact on the Bank.

          For purposes of this Subsection (5)(ii), no act, or failure to act, on
     Executive's part shall be deemed "willful" unless done, or omitted to be
     done, by Executive not in good faith and without reasonable belief that the
     action or omission was in the best interest of the Bank.

          (iii) Voluntary Termination by Executive. Executive may voluntarily
     terminate his employment under this Agreement at any time by giving at
     least ninety (90) days prior written notice to the Bank. In such event,
     Executive shall receive all compensation and other benefits in which he was
     vested or to which he was otherwise entitled under

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     Section 4 through the date specified in such notice (the "Termination
     Date"), in addition to all other benefits available to him under Bank
     benefit plans in effect on the Termination Date.

          (iv) Termination by Executive After Change in Control. For purposes of
     this Agreement, a "change in control" shall mean a change in control with
     respect to the Bank or the Company of a nature that would be required to be
     reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A
     promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
     ("Exchange Act") or any successor thereto; provided that, without
     limitation, such a change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if
     (i) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the
     Exchange Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule
     13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities
     representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Bank or
     Company's then outstanding securities; or (ii) during any period of two
     consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period
     constitute the Board of Directors of the Bank or Company cease for any
     reason to constitute at least a majority thereof unless the election, or
     the nomination for election by stockholders, of each new director was
     approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in
     office who were directors at the beginning of the period. The Executive may
     terminate his employment under this Agreement by giving at least ninety
     (90) days prior written notice to the Bank at any time (i) within eighteen
     (18) months of the effective date of a "change in control", or (ii) after
     the occurrence, at any time subsequent to a "change in control," of any of
     the following events, without Executive's express written consent:

          (A)  Executive is assigned to any positions, duties or
               responsibilities that are less significant than his positions,
               duties and responsibilities immediately prior to any change in
               control;

          (B)  Executive is removed from, or the Board fails to re-elect
               Executive to, his Corporate Position, except (i) in connection
               with termination of Executive's employment for cause, disability
               or retirement, or (ii) in connection with any change in control
               after which the Bank is not the continuing or surviving
               corporation (unless the successor organization has executed an
               agreement as required by Section 7(i)(A) and the removal or
               failure to re-elect is limited to his Corporate Position with the
               Bank);

          (C)  Executive's Base Salary is reduced or the Executive experiences
               in any year a reduction of the ratio of his bonus payment to his
               Base Salary which is greater than the average reduction in the
               ratio of bonus payments to base salaries in such year experienced
               by all other Executive Officers of the Bank (including the
               executive officers of any successor to or acquiror of the Bank)
               or any other failure by the Bank to comply with Section 4;

          (D)  Executive is transferred to a location not within a 25 mile
               radius of the City of Milwaukee; or

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          (E)  The Bank fails to obtain an agreement from any successor
               organization as required by Section 7(i)(A).

          (v) Suspension or Termination Required by the Wisconsin Department of
     Financial Institutions ("WDFI") or the FDIC.

          (A)  If Executive is suspended and/or temporarily prohibited from
               participating in the conduct of the Bank's affairs by a notice
               served under section 8(e)(3), or section 8(g)(1), of the Federal
               Deposit Insurance Act [12 U.S.C.ss.1818(e)(3) and (g)(1)], the
               Bank's obligations under the Agreement shall be suspended as of
               the date of service of the notice unless stayed by appropriate
               proceedings. If the charges in the notice are dismissed, Bank
               may, in its discretion, (1) pay Executive all of the compensation
               withheld while its obligations under this Agreement were
               suspended, and (2) reinstate any of its obligations which were
               suspended.

          (B)  If Executive is removed and/or permanently prohibited from
               participating in the conduct of the Bank's affairs by an order
               issued under section 8(e)(4) or section 8(g)(1) of the Federal
               Deposit Insurance Act [12 U.S.C. ss. 1818(e)(4) or (g)(1)], the
               obligations of the Bank under the Agreement shall terminate as of
               the effective date of the order, provided that any vested rights
               of the Executive to compensation and/or benefits under the Bank's
               Pension Plan shall not be affected.

          (C)  If the Bank is in default as defined in section 3(x)(1) of the
               Federal Deposit Insurance Act [12 U.S.C. 1813 (x)(1)], all
               obligations under the Agreement shall terminate as of the date of
               default, but this paragraph shall not affect any vested rights of
               the Executive.

          (D)  All obligations under the Agreement shall be terminated, except
               to the extent determined that continuation of the contract is
               necessary for the continued operation of the Bank, (i) by the
               Commissioner, at the time the FDIC or Resolution Trust
               Corporation ("RTC") enters into an agreement to provide
               assistance to or on behalf of the Bank under the authority
               contained in section 13(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act;
               or (ii) by the WDFI at the time that office approves a
               supervisory merger to resolve problems related to operation of
               the Bank or when the Bank is determined by the WDFI to be in an
               unsafe or unsound condition. Any rights of the parties that have
               already vested, however, shall not be affected by such action,
               and the Executive shall receive the compensation and benefits set
               forth in section 5(vi) of this Agreement.

          (vi) Termination by Bank Other Than Due to Death, Disability,
     Retirement, or For Cause. If this Agreement is terminated by the Bank for
     any reason other than death, disability, retirement or for cause as set
     forth in Section 5(i) or (ii), then following the Termination Date:

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          (A)  In lieu of any further salary payments to Executive for a period
               subsequent to the Termination Date, Executive shall receive
               Severance Pay in the amount of one (1) year's Base Salary (based
               on his highest Base Salary within the three (3) years preceding
               his Date of Termination) payable in accordance with the Bank's
               normal payroll practice and beginning with the first normal pay
               date following his Date of Termination.

          (B)  In addition to such Base Salary payments, Executive shall receive
               all other compensation and benefits in which he was vested or to
               which he was otherwise entitled under Section 4 and the plans and
               programs provided therein by reason of employment through the
               Termination Date.

          (C)  In the event of termination of Executive under this subsection
               5(vi) following a "change in control" and within the greater of
               twelve (12) months or the Employment Term remaining under the
               Agreement as of the effective date of such "change in control",
               Executive shall have the option of having this subsection 5(vi)
               or subsection 5(vii) applicable to such termination.

          (vii) Benefits Upon Termination by Executive After a "Change in
     Control". If this Agreement is terminated by Executive pursuant to Section
     5 (iv) after a "change in control", then, following the Termination Date:

          (A)  In lieu of any further salary payments to Executive for a period
               subsequent to the Termination Date, Executive shall receive
               severance pay in the form of payments continuing for the then
               remaining unexpired portion of the Employment Term in the amount
               and at the times provided in Section 4(i) and (ii). Executive may
               elect to receive such payments ("Severance Payments") in one lump
               sum, calculated on the basis of his average annual compensation
               for the past three years multiplied by the time remaining to the
               end of the term of this Agreement, subject to limitations set
               forth in Section 6 below; provided that the amount of such
               Severance Payment shall not in any event be less than three (3)
               year's compensation for Executive based on Executive's annual
               compensation as of the Termination Date.

          (B)  In addition to the retirement benefits to which Executive is
               entitled under all tax qualified retirement plans maintained by
               the Bank (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Plan"), as
               amended from time to time, Executive shall receive as additional
               severance benefits a retirement benefit paid under this
               Agreement, which benefit (except as provided below) shall be
               determined in accordance with, and paid under this Agreement in
               the form and at the times provided in, the Plan. Such benefits
               shall be determined as if Executive were fully vested under the
               Plan and had accumulated (after any termination under this
               Agreement) the additional years of credit service under the Plan
               that he would have received had he continued in the employment of
               the Bank for the balance of the Employment Term at the highest
               annual rate of Base Salary in

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               effect during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the
               Termination Date. Such Base Salary shall be deemed to represent
               the compensation received by Executive during each such
               additional year for purposes of determining his additional
               retirement benefits under this Subsection 5(vi).

          (C)  In addition to other amounts payable to Executive under this
               Section 5, Executive shall be entitled to receive all other
               benefits in which he was vested or to which he was otherwise
               entitled under Section 4 and the plans and programs provided
               therein by reason of employment through the Termination Date,
               together with the continuation of other benefits under Section
               4(iii), excepting those Section 4(ii) provisions relating to
               stock options or similar stock programs in which Executive had no
               interest as of the date of termination of his employment, for the
               remaining unexpired portion of the Employment Term subject to the
               limitations set forth in Section 6 below.

     6. Limitations on Termination Compensation. In the event that the severance
benefits payable to Executive under Subsection 5(vii) ("Severance Benefits"), or
any other payments or benefits received or to be received by Executive from the
Bank (whether payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, any other plan,
agreement or arrangement with the Bank or any corporation ("Affiliate")
affiliated with the Bank within the meaning of Section 1504 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code")), in the opinion of tax counsel
selected by the Bank's independent auditors and acceptable to Executive,
constitute "parachute payments" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the
Code, and the present value of such "parachute payments" equals or exceeds three
times the average of the annual compensation payable to Executive by the Bank
(or an Affiliate) and includable in Executive's gross income for federal income
tax purposes for the five (5) calendar years preceding the year in which a
change in ownership or control of the Bank occurred (which average shall be
referred to as the "Base Amount"), the amount of such Severance Benefits payable
under this Agreement shall be reduced to an amount the present value of which
(when combined with the present value of any other payments or benefits
otherwise received or to be received by Executive from the Bank (or an
Affiliate) that are deemed "parachute payments") is equal to 2.99 times the Base
Amount, notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this Agreement.
The Severance Benefits shall not be reduced if (i) Executive shall have
effectively waived his receipt or enjoyment of any such payment or benefit which
triggered the applicability of this Section 6, or (ii) in the opinion of such
tax counsel, the Severance Benefits (in its full amount or as partially reduced,
as the case may be) plus all other payments or benefits which constitute
"parachute payments" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code are
reasonable compensation for services actually rendered, within the meaning of
Section 280G (b)(4) of the Code, and such payments are deductible by the Bank.
The Base Amount shall include every type and form of compensation includable in
Executive's gross income in respect of his employment by the Bank (or an
Affiliate), except to the extent otherwise provided in temporary or final
regulations promulgated under Section 280G (b) of the Code. For purposes of this
Section 6, a "change in ownership or control" shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 280G(b) of the Code and any temporary or final regulations
promulgated thereunder. The present value of any non-cash benefit or any
deferred cash payment shall be determined by the Bank's independent auditors in
accordance

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with the principles of Sections 280G (b)(3) and (4) of the Code, with the value
of any amount by which the Severance Benefits payable under this Agreement are
reduced pursuant to this Section 6 and/or the value of any other benefit not
provided plus any other amount not paid by the Bank, the Company, or any plan
maintained by either (regardless of its source) being referred to collectively
herein as the Unpaid Severance.

     Executive shall have the right to request that the Bank obtain a ruling
from the Internal Revenue Service ("Service") as to whether any or all payments
or benefits determined by such tax counsel are, in the view of the Service,
"parachute payments" under Section 280G. If a ruling is sought pursuant to
Executive's request, no Severance Benefits payable under this Agreement shall be
made to Executive until after fifteen (15) days from the date of such ruling.
For purposes of this Section 6, Executive and the Bank agree to be bound by the
Service's ruling as to whether payments constitute "parachute payments" under
Section 280G. If the Service declines, for any reason, to provide the ruling
requested, the tax counsel's opinion provided with respect to what payments or
benefits constitute "parachute payments" shall control, and the period during
which the Severance Benefits may be deferred shall be extended to a date fifteen
(15) days from the date of the Service's notice indicating that no ruling would
be forthcoming.

     In the event that Section 280G, or any successor statute, is repealed, this
Section 6 shall cease to be effective on the effective date of such repeal. The
parties to this Agreement recognize that final regulations under Section 280G of
the Code may affect the amounts that may be paid under this Agreement and agreed
that, upon issuance of such final regulations this Agreement may be modified as
in good faith deemed necessary in light of the provisions of such regulations to
achieve the purposes of this Agreement, and that consent to such modifications
shall not be unreasonably withheld.

     7. General Provisions.

          (i) Successors; Binding Agreement.

          (A)  The Bank will require any successor (whether direct or indirect,
               by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or
               substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Bank
               ("successor organization") to expressly assume and agree to
               perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent
               that the Bank would have been required to perform if no such
               succession had taken place or to reexecute this Agreement as
               provided pursuant to section 5(iv). If such succession is the
               result of a "change in control" as defined herein, such
               assumption shall specifically preserve to Executive, for the
               greater of twelve (12) months or the then remaining term of this
               Agreement, the same rights and remedies (recognizing them as
               being available and applicable as the result of the "change in
               control" effectuating said succession) provided under this
               Agreement upon a "change in control".

                    As used in this Agreement "Bank" shall mean the Bank as
               hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or
               assets as aforesaid which executes and delivers the agreement
               provided for in this

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               Section 7 or which otherwise becomes bound by the terms and
               provisions of this Agreement by operation of this Agreement or
               law. Failure of the Bank to obtain such agreement prior to the
               effectiveness of any such succession shall be a breach of this
               Agreement and shall entitle Executive as his exclusive remedy to
               compensation from the Bank in the same amount and on the same
               terms as he would be entitled to under this Agreement if he
               terminated his employment under Section 5(iv). For purposes of
               implementing the foregoing, the date on which any such succession
               becomes effective shall be deemed the Termination Date.

          (B)  No right or interest to or in any payments or benefits under this
               agreement shall be assignable or transferable in any respect by
               the Executive, nor shall any such payment, right or interest be
               subject to seizure, attachment or creditor's process for payment
               of any debts, judgments, or obligations of Executive.

          (C)  This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
               and be enforceable by Executive and his heirs, beneficiaries and
               personal representatives and the Bank and any successor
               organization.

          (ii) Noncompetition Provision. Executive acknowledges that the
     development of personal contacts and relationships is an essential element
     of the savings and loan business, that Bank has invested considerable time
     and money in his development of such contacts and relationships, that Bank
     could suffer irreparable harm if he were to leave employment and solicit
     the business of Bank customers, and that it is reasonable to protect Bank
     against competitive activities by Executive. Executive covenants and
     agrees, in recognition of the foregoing and in consideration of the mutual
     promises contained herein, that in the event of a voluntary termination of
     employment by Executive pursuant to Section 5(iii), or upon expiration of
     this Agreement as a result of Executive's election (but not as the result
     of an election by the Bank) not to continue automatic annual renewals,
     Executive shall not accept employment with any Significant Competitor of
     Bank for a period of twelve (12) months following such termination. For
     purposes of this Agreement, the term Significant Competitor means any
     financial institution including, but not limited to, any commercial bank,
     savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or mortgage
     banking corporation which, at the time of termination of Executive's
     employment with Bank, or during the period of this covenant not to compete,
     has a home, branch or other office in any county in which Bank has an
     office or which has, during the twelve (12) months preceding Executive's
     termination, originated, or which during the period of this covenant not to
     compete originates, more than $500,000 in commercial or mortgage loans
     secured by real property in any such county.

          Executive agrees that the non-competition provisions set forth herein
     are necessary for the protection of Bank and are reasonably limited as to
     (i) the scope of activities affected, (ii) their duration and geographic
     scope, and (iii) their effect on Executive and the public. In the event
     Executive violates the non-competition provisions set forth herein, Bank
     shall be entitled, in addition to its other legal remedies, to enjoin

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     the employment of Executive with any Significant Competitor for the period
     set forth herein. If Executive violates this covenant and Bank brings legal
     action for injunctive or other relief, Bank shall not, as a result of the
     time involved in obtaining such relief, be deprived of the benefit of the
     full period of the restrictive covenant. Accordingly, the covenant shall be
     deemed to have the duration specified herein, computed from the date such
     relief is granted, but reduced by any period between commencement of the
     period and the date of the first violation. In addition to such other
     relief as may be awarded, if Bank is the prevailing party it shall be
     entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable costs, including attorneys'
     fees, incurred in enforcing its rights hereunder.

          (iii) Notice. For purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other
     communications provided for in the Agreement shall be in writing and shall
     be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or mailed by Bank States
     registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as
     follows:

                           If to the Bank:
                           West Allis Savings Bank
                           5555  Port Washington Road
                           P. O. Box 17499
                           Glendale, WI  53217-0499

         or if to Executive, at the address set forth below:

                           Mr. Peter A. Gilbert
                           1613 Golf View Drive East
                           Sheboygan, WI 53083

     or to such other address as either party may have furnished to the other in
     writing in accordance herewith, except that notice of change of address
     shall be effective only upon receipt.

          (iv) Expenses. If any legal proceeding is necessary to enforce or
     interpret the terms of this Agreement, or to recover damages for breach of
     it, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party
     reasonable attorneys' fees and necessary costs and disbursements incurred
     in such litigation, in addition to any other relief to which such
     prevailing party may be entitled.

          Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a legal proceeding to
     enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement following a change in
     control, or a reexecution of this Agreement pursuant to section 5(iv),
     Executive shall be entitled to recover from the Bank (A) reasonable
     attorney's fees and necessary costs and disbursements incurred in such
     litigation if Executive is the prevailing party, or (B) reasonable
     attorneys fees and necessary costs and disbursements of up to $7,500
     incurred in such litigation if Executive is not the prevailing party.
     Recovery of attorneys fees and costs as provided herein following a change
     in control or reexecution shall be in addition to any other relief to which
     Executive may be entitled.

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          (v) Withholding. The Bank shall be entitled to withhold from amounts
     to be paid to Executive under this Agreement any federal, state, or local
     withholding or other taxes of charges which it is from time to time
     required to withhold. The Bank shall be entitled to rely on an opinion of
     counsel if any question as to the amount or requirement of any such
     withholding shall arise.

          (vi) Miscellaneous. No provision of this Agreement may be amended,
     waived or discharged unless such amendment, waiver of discharge is agreed
     to in writing and signed by Executive and such Bank officer as may be
     specifically designated by the Board. No waiver by either party hereto at
     any time of any breach by the other party hereto of, or compliance with,
     any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other
     party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or
     conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time. No agreements or
     representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the
     subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not
     expressly set forth in this Agreement. The validity, interpretation,
     construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the
     laws of the State of Wisconsin.

          (vii) Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of
     this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
     provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

          (viii) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several
     counterparts, each of which together will constitute one and the same
     instrument.

          (ix) Headings. Headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
     only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of
     this Agreement.

          (x) Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the
     date indicated in the first section of this Agreement, notwithstanding the
     actual date of execution by any party.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Agreement as of
the date first above written.

West Allis Savings Bank                              Executive:

By ___________________________                       _________________________
Title ________________________

Witness

By ____________________________
Title _________________________

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                             HALLMARK CAPITAL CORP.

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

     THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is effective as of ______________________ the
"Commencement Date") between Hallmark Capital Corp., its successors and assigns,
a Wisconsin corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), having its
principal offices located at 5555 North Port Washington Road, Glendale,
Wisconsin 53217, and Peter A. Gilbert (the "Executive").

                                    RECITALS

     WHEREAS, Executive is a key employee, whose extensive background, knowledge
and experience in the financial services industry has substantially benefited
both West Allis Savings Bank (the "Bank") and the Company and whose continued
employment by the Company in the capacities of Executive Vice President, Chief
Operating Officer ("Corporate Position") will benefit the Company in the future;
and

     WHEREAS, the parties are mutually desirous of entering into this Agreement
setting forth the terms and conditions for the employment relationship between
the Company and Executive; and

     WHEREAS, the Company's Board of Directors has approved and authorized its
entry into this Agreement with Executive.

                                    AGREEMENT

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set
forth below:

     1. Employment. The Company shall employ Executive, and Executive shall
serve the Company, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

     2. Term of Employment. The period of Executive's employment under this
Agreement shall coincide with his period of employment by the Bank under the
West Allis Savings Bank Employment Agreement (the "Bank Agreement") entered into
between the Bank and Executive and bearing even date herewith. The term of
employment as in effect from time to time hereunder shall be referred to as the
"Employment Term".

     3. Position and Duties. Executive shall serve the Company in his Corporate
Position as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. As such,
Executive shall report directly to the Company's Board of Directors, be
nominated as a management candidate for election to the Board of Directors upon
expiration of each term thereon while this Agreement remains in effect, and be
generally responsible for selection and supervision of the Company's management
team and for the formulation of Company business and personnel policies, and
shall render executive, policy-making and other management services of the type
customarily performed by persons serving in similar capacities at other bank and
savings bank holding companies, together with such other duties and
responsibilities as may be appropriate to Executive's position and as may

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be from time to time determined by the Bank's Board of Directors to be necessary
to its operations and in accordance with its bylaws.

     4. Compensation. As compensation for services provided pursuant to this
Agreement, Executive shall receive from the Company the compensation and
benefits set forth below:

          (i) Base Salary. During the Employment Term, Executive shall receive a
     base salary payable by the Bank ("Base Salary") in such amount as may from
     time to time be approved by the Board of Directors of the Bank; provided,
     however, that the Company and Executive agree that (i) a portion of the
     amount received by Executive from the Bank will be allocable to time and
     effort of the Executive spent on behalf of the Company pursuant to this
     Agreement, and (ii) that the Company may reimburse the Bank in an amount
     jointly determined by the Boards of Directors of the Company and Bank to
     reflect such allocable portion. No increase in Base Salary paid by the Bank
     (or the amount thereof reimbursed by the Company) or other compensation
     granted by the Company or Bank shall in any way limit or reduce any other
     obligation of the Company under this Agreement. Executive's Base Salary and
     other compensation shall be paid in accordance with the Bank's regular
     payroll practices, as then in effect.

          (ii) Bonus Payments. In addition to Base Salary, Executive shall be
     entitled, during the Employment Term, to participate in and receive
     payments from all bonus and other incentive compensation plans (as
     currently in effect, as modified from time to time, or as subsequently
     adopted) of the Company; provided, however, that nothing contained herein
     shall grant Executive the right to continue in any bonus or other incentive
     compensation plan following its discontinuance by the Board (except to the
     extent Executive had earned or otherwise accumulated vested rights therein
     prior to such discontinuance).

          (iii) Other Benefits. During the Employment Term, the Company shall
     provide to Executive all other benefits of employment (or, with Executive's
     consent, equivalent benefits) generally made available to other Executive
     Officers of the Company. In addition, Executive shall participate in any
     stock purchase, stock option or stock appreciation rights, plans, or any
     other stock based program of any type, made available by the Company to its
     Executive Officers.

          Executive shall be entitled to the same vacation, sick time, personal
     days and other perquisites in the same manner and to the same extent as
     such benefits are available under the Bank Agreement; provided that this
     Agreement is intended to allow Executive to utilize the perquisites as
     provided pursuant to the Bank Agreement and not to create additional
     perquisites hereunder.

          Nothing contained herein shall be construed as granting Executive the
     right to continue in any benefit plan or program, or to receive any other
     perquisite of employment provided under this paragraph 4(iii) (except to
     the extent Executive had previously earned or accumulated vested rights
     therein) following termination or discontinuance of such plan, program or
     perquisite by the Board.

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     5. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the effective date of
termination of the Bank Agreement.

     Upon termination of this Agreement simultaneous with termination of the
Bank Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to the receipt of
termination/severance benefits from the Bank as determined under all applicable
provisions of the Bank Agreement ("Severance Benefits"). The Bank shall be
primarily responsible for the payment of Severance Benefits; provided, however,
that the Company may reimburse the Bank for a portion of the cost of Executive's
Severance Benefits in any amount jointly determined by the Boards of Directors
of the Company and Bank to correspond to the allocation of Executive's time and
effort between Bank and Company matters during the 12-month period preceding
termination of the Bank Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the
application of Section 6 of the Bank Agreement results in Unpaid Severance as
defined therein, the Company shall be responsible for payment to Executive of
the entire amount of the Unpaid Severance and shall also pay to Executive an
additional amount (the "Reimbursement Payment") such that the net amount
retained by Executive after deduction of (i) any tax imposed by Section 4999 of
the Internal Revenue Code (the "Excise Tax") and any interest charges or
penalties in respect to the imposition of such Excise Tax (but not any federal,
state or local income tax) on the Total Payments (which shall include the
Termination Benefits and the Unpaid Severance, together with any other payments
or benefits paid by the Bank or Company, including but not limited to any amount
or value attributable to the vesting of stock options upon Executive's
termination to which said Excise Tax applies by reason of Section 280G of the
Code), and (ii) any federal, state and local income tax and Excise Tax upon the
payment pursuant to Section 5(i) above, so that the total received by Executive
after deduction of said Excise Taxes shall be equal to the total of the
Severance Benefits actually paid by the Bank plus the Unpaid Severance. For
purposes of determining the amount of Reimbursement Payment, Executive shall be
deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal
income taxation in the calendar year in which the Reimbursement Payment is to be
made and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation
in the state and locality of Executive's domicile for income tax purposes on the
date the Reimbursement Payment is made, net of the maximum reduction of federal
income taxes that could be obtained from deduction of such state and local
taxes.

     6. General Provisions.

          (i) Successors; Binding Agreement.

          (A)  The Company will require any successor (whether direct or
               indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all
               or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company
               ("successor organization") to expressly assume and agree to
               perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent
               that the Company would have been required to perform if no such
               succession had taken place. If such succession is the result of a
               "change in control" as defined herein, such assumption shall
               specifically preserve to Executive, for the greater of twelve
               (12) months or the then remaining term under the Bank Agreement,
               the same rights and remedies (recognizing them as being available
               and

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               applicable as the result of the "change in control" effectuating
               said succession) provided under this Agreement upon a "change in
               control".

                    As used in this Agreement "Company" shall mean the Company
               as hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or
               assets as aforesaid which executes and delivers the agreement
               provided for in this Section 6 or which otherwise becomes bound
               by the terms and provisions of this Agreement by operation of
               this Agreement or law. Failure of the Company to obtain such
               agreement prior to the effectiveness of any such succession shall
               be a breach of this Agreement and shall entitle Executive as his
               exclusive remedy to compensation from the Company in the same
               amount and on the same terms as he would be entitled to pursuant
               to this Agreement under Section 5. For purposes of implementing
               the foregoing, the date on which any such succession becomes
               effective shall be deemed the Termination Date.

          (B)  No right or interest to or in any payments or benefits under this
               agreement shall be assignable or transferable in any respect by
               the Executive, nor shall any such payment, right or interest be
               subject to seizure, attachment or creditor's process for payment
               of any debts, judgments, or obligations of Executive.

          (C)  This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
               and be enforceable by Executive and his heirs, beneficiaries and
               personal representatives and the Company and any successor
               organization.

          (ii) Noncompetition Provision. Executive acknowledges that the
     development of personal contacts and relationships is an essential element
     in the financial services industry, that the Company has invested
     considerable time and money in his development of such contacts and
     relationships, that the Company could suffer irreparable harm if he were to
     leave employment and solicit the business of Company customers, and that it
     is reasonable to protect the Company against competitive activities by
     Executive. Executive covenants and agrees, in recognition of the foregoing
     and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, that in the
     event of a voluntary termination of employment by Executive pursuant to
     Section 5(iii) of the Bank Agreement, or upon expiration of this Agreement
     as a result of Executive's election (but not as the result of an election
     by the Company) not to continue automatic annual renewals, Executive shall
     not accept employment with any Significant Competitor of the Bank or
     Company for a period of twelve (12) months following such termination. For
     purposes of this Agreement, the term Significant Competitor means any
     financial institution including, but not limited to, any commercial bank,
     savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or mortgage
     banking corporation which, at the time of termination of this Agreement, or
     during the period of this covenant not to compete, has a home, branch or
     other office in any county in which the Bank or Company has an office or
     which has, during the twelve (12) months preceding Executive's termination,
     originated, or which during the period of this covenant not to compete
     originates, more than $500,000 in commercial or mortgage loans secured by
     real property in any such county.

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          Executive agrees that the non-competition provisions set forth herein
     are necessary for the protection of the Bank and Company and are reasonably
     limited as to (i) the scope of activities affected, (ii) their duration and
     geographic scope, and (iii) their effect on Executive and the public. In
     the event Executive violates the non-competition provisions set forth
     herein, Bank shall be entitled, in addition to its other legal remedies, to
     enjoin the employment of Executive with any Significant Competitor for the
     period set forth herein. If Executive violates this covenant and the
     Company brings legal action for injunctive or other relief, the Company
     shall not, as a result of the time involved in obtaining such relief, be
     deprived of the benefit of the full period of the restrictive covenant.
     Accordingly, the covenant shall be deemed to have the duration specified
     herein, computed from the date such relief is granted, but reduced by any
     period between commencement of the period and the date of the first
     violation. In addition to such other relief as may be awarded, if the
     Company is the prevailing party it shall be entitled to reimbursement for
     all reasonable costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred in enforcing its
     rights hereunder.

          (iii) Notice. For purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other
     communications provided for in the Agreement shall be in writing and shall
     be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or mailed by the Company,
     United States registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid,
     addressed as follows:

                           If to the Company:
                           Hallmark Capital Corporation
                           5555 North Port Washington Road
                           Glendale, WI 53217

     or if to Executive, at the address set forth below:

                           Mr. James D. Smessaert
                           N18 W28985 Golf Ridge North
                           Pewaukee, WI 53072

     or to such other address as either party may have furnished to the other in
     writing in accordance herewith, except that notice of change of address
     shall be effective only upon receipt.

          (iv) Expenses. If any legal proceeding is necessary to enforce or
     interpret the terms of this Agreement, or to recover damages for breach of
     it, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party
     reasonable attorneys' fees and necessary costs and disbursements incurred
     in such litigation, in addition to any other relief to which such
     prevailing party may be entitled.

          Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a legal proceeding to
     enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement following a change in
     control, or a reexecution of this Agreement pursuant to section 6(i),
     Executive shall be entitled to recover from the Company (A) reasonable
     attorney's fees and necessary costs and disbursements incurred in such
     litigation if Executive is the prevailing party, or (B) reasonable
     attorneys fees and necessary costs and disbursements of up to $7,500
     incurred in such litigation if Executive is not the prevailing party.
     Recovery of attorneys fees and costs as provided herein

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     following a change in control or reexecution shall be in addition to any
     other relief to which Executive may be entitled.

          (v) Withholding. The Company shall be entitled to withhold from
     amounts to be paid to Executive under this Agreement any federal, state, or
     local withholding or other taxes of charges which it is from time to time
     required to withhold. The Company shall be entitled to rely on an opinion
     of counsel if any question as to the amount or requirement of any such
     withholding shall arise.

          (vi) Miscellaneous. No provision of this Agreement may be amended,
     waived or discharged unless such amendment, waiver of discharge is agreed
     to in writing and signed by Executive and such Company officer as may be
     specifically designated by the Board. No waiver by either party hereto at
     any time of any breach by the other party hereto of, or compliance with,
     any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other
     party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or
     conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time. No agreements or
     representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the
     subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not
     expressly set forth in this Agreement. The validity, interpretation,
     construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the
     laws of the State of Wisconsin.

          (vii) Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of
     this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
     provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

          (viii) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several
     counterparts, each of which together will constitute one and the same
     instrument.

          (ix) Headings. Headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
     only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of
     this Agreement.

          (x) Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the
     date indicated in the first section of this Agreement, notwithstanding the
     actual date of execution by any party.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Agreement as of
the date first above written.

Hallmark Capital Corp.                               Executive:

By ___________________________                       _________________________
Title ________________________

Witness

By ___________________________
Title ________________________

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