Benjamin Franklin once said that “if you want something done, ask a busy person.”

Meet Teresa Beegle, Compliance and BSA Officer for Chelsea State Bank…and a very busy person! For anyone who has had the opportunity to work with Teresa, they know she is always busy, upbeat, and she gets things done!

Teresa has been with Chelsea State Bank for five years. She has worked in multiple roles at the Bank, including a Customer Service Representative, Loan Accountant, Fraud Specialist, Marketing Specialist, and now as Compliance and BSA Officer.

“In my current role, I ensure that all regulatory and legal requirements are being met. I also help investigate fraud situations,” says Teresa. “I love knowing that what I do every day makes a difference in the lives of so many in our community.”

Teresa also appreciates that the people she works with also make a difference in her life. “I love the relationships that I have built while working here in the Bank, both with my coworkers and customers. I appreciate everything about being a member of the CSB family! I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from so many amazing people during my time here and have created many awesome friendships in the process.”

While fulfilling her roles at the Bank, Teresa was also studying for her bachelor’s degree and graduated from Siena Heights University with a degree in Business Administration. She received her certification as a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer. And most recently graduated from the MBA Perry Schools of Banking after completing the three-year program.

Outside of the office, Teresa is the Treasurer for the Waterloo Area Historical Society. She also volunteers annually with the CSB team clerking for the Chelsea Fair Livestock Auction. “It is such an exciting, fast-paced environment, and our team has so much fun!”

Teresa explains that she worked for several years in Chelsea prior to joining the Bank, and always respected CSB and the Bank’s role in the community. “When Jackie Schiller offered me the opportunity to join the team, I leapt at the chance! I am very proud to work for a company that gives so much back to the community in which it is located. The Bank staff is like a huge family, and our customers are treated like family as well!”

Other Fun Facts About Teresa!

• What are your interests outside of work? I like to read, cook, play video games, and I spend a lot of time with my parents, sisters, and their families.
• What do you enjoy doing the most and where? I love going on trips with my family. Whether it is a day trip to Petoskey or a two-week Disney World extravaganza, we always have a great time together!
• What is your favorite food? TACOS! Yummm!
• If you were stuck on an island, what would you bring? Some music and my Kindle.
• What is your favorite holiday, and why? Christmas Eve! My family spends Christmas Eve together playing lots of games and snacking. It is my favorite day, even though the kids are now old enough to beat me at Euchre.
• What is on your favorite playlist? A little bit of everything, but mostly show tunes or 2000 pop hits.
• Current books you are interested in? The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson are my favorite series to read.
• TV show you can’t miss. I’m a big Marvel Fan, so anything they release.
• What area do you live in and for how long? I grew up in Leslie, but I moved to Chelsea in 2020. I don’t plan on ever leaving Chelsea again, it is such a great town to live in!
• Family including pets! Parents Pam and Glen, sisters Cara and Laurie, brothers-in-law Chris and Brian, my nieces and nephews Hunter, Chase, Hayden, and Mira, and our dogs Brady and Rex, and our cats Tiki and Tigger.