Background
Bauer, Chris Michael was born on September 2, 1948 in Milwaukee. Son of Heinz Gerald and Maria Bauer.
Bauer, Chris Michael was born on September 2, 1948 in Milwaukee. Son of Heinz Gerald and Maria Bauer.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Wisconsin, 1970. Master of Business Administration, Marquette University, 1976.
Management trainee, 1st Wisconsin National Bank, Milwaukee, 1970-1972; special enterprise officer, 1st Wisconsin National Bank, Milwaukee, 1972-1974; assistant manager, 1st Wisconsin National Bank, Milwaukee, 1974-1975; vice president, 1st Wisconsin-Racine, 1976-1978; president, 1st Wisconsin-Brookfield, 1978-1984; 1st vice president, Firstar Corporation (formerly 1st Wisconsin Corporation), Milwaukee, 1984-1986; senior vice president, Firstar Corporation (formerly 1st Wisconsin Corporation), Milwaukee, 1986-1989; president, chief operating officer, Firstar Bank Milwaukee (formerly 1st Wisconsin National Bank), Milwaukee, 1989-1991; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Firstar Bank Milwaukee (formerly 1st Wisconsin National Bank), since 1991; also board directors, Firstar Bank Milwaukee (formerly 1st Wisconsin National Bank).
Board of directors Aurora Health Care Metro Region, Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee Foundation, Milwaukee Public Library. Foundation, Milwaukee World Festival Inc., J.A. of Wisconsin, Inc., Next Door Foundation, Siebert Lutheran Foundation, American Automobile Association Michigan, American Automobile Association Wisconsin. Member Greater Milwaukee Committee.
Member Bankers Roundtable, Milwaukee Country Club, University Club, Westmoor Country Club.
Married Susan Marie Branton, June 28, 1969.