60 years of Volksbank Oberberg: Long-serving employees celebrated their anniversary!
In August 2025, Volksbank Oberberg eG will honor employees for 40 years of loyalty. Their importance for banking culture is acknowledged.

60 years of Volksbank Oberberg: Long-serving employees celebrated their anniversary!
In August 2025, six employees will celebrate Volksbank Oberberg an impressive anniversary of 40 years of service. Admittedly, these are not small rolls that are baked here! And it's more than just a reason to celebrate. The chairman of the board, Ingo Stockhausen, praised the commitment of the jubilee employees, who ultimately form the backbone of the bank and make a significant contribution to the positive bank culture.
Among those celebrating, Silvia Heilmann stands out, who moved to Volksbank Oberberg in 1988 after training as a bank clerk at Raiffeisenbank Wiehl eG. In her long career, she worked, among other things, as a customer advisor and cashier in Bielstein before switching to administrative work. Today she concentrates on managing bank-owned real estate and is also deputy chairwoman of the works council. She performed this advisory role with a good knack for communication and collaboration.
Committed companions
Astrid Kühnholz began her career at Volksbank Seevetal eG and moved to Raiffeisenbank Derschlag eG in 1985. She has distinguished herself in loan processing in her continuous work since 1999 and also holds the title of bank specialist (IHK), which she acquired in 1988. Their solid skills in this area are invaluable in today's banking landscape.
Guido Kusters also has a remarkable career behind him. After his training in 1985 and various activities in the service and consulting sector, his expertise focused on IT topics. Since 2020, he has served as IT administrator and ensures that the bank's digital infrastructure runs smoothly.
With Holger Lahme, who has headed the office in Bergisch Born since 2003, we have another record holder in the ranks of those celebrating an anniversary. He also has 40 years of experience and has developed into a trustworthy customer advisor in Radevormwald.
You can count on marketing skills from Sabine Ludwigs, who also started her career at Volksbank Oberberg. Her focus is on marketing, and her creative streak comes into its own in the marketing and sales communications department.
Beate Kaiser, who moved to Volksbank Oberberg in 1984 after completing her training at Commerzbank AG, has experienced all the ups and downs of the cooperative bank. She is primarily active in corporate customer service and is also involved outside of the office, where there is a beehive on her property Bee leasing project the Volksbank is located. Her helpful and conscientious nature is appreciated by many.
Look into the future
Cooperative banks like Volksbank Oberberg stand for solidarity and regionality, like on finance.jobs is to be read. Employees are not only financial service providers, but also regional initiators and social shapers. It is important that future generations internalize these values and build their careers in an environment that combines economic soundness with social values.
Strong personalities who take responsibility and have financial expertise will continue to be in demand in the future. Anyone who wants to enter this area will not only find clear career paths at the cooperative banks, but also a cooperative working atmosphere that is designed for personal responsibility and sustainable development.
40 years is a remarkable period of time, and the commitment of these long-standing employees is a great example of loyalty and dedication. Volksbank Oberberg shows that you can build on your own success story with a good network and a solid foundation. Cheers to the anniversaries and to many more years of cooperation!