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Celebrating the Women Behind WSI Digital's Success

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Celebrating the Women Behind WSI Digital's Success

Eric Cook by Eric Cook

Chief Digital Strategist

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Eric considers himself a “recovering banker” of 15 years, who for the past eleven years has focused his efforts as a digital strategist, helping his clients (mostly community banks) better understand and leverage the power of the Internet as a strategic business tool. An award-winning web designer with WSI, the world’s largest digital agency network, Eric is a two-time contributing author to the best-selling book Digital Minds – 12 Things Every Business Needs to Know About Digital Marketing. Consistently rated in the top five digital marketing books on Amazon, the book is in its second edition and available in three languages.

A sought-after, nationally-recognized speaker in the financial services industry, Eric is a member of the National Speakers Association and loves sharing his knowledge to help educate and inspire others. He is the co-creator of a weekly webinar show called Free Webinar Wednesdays, founder of the Banker Education Series webinar series, and serves as a faculty member at several banking schools around the country where he teaches bankers about digital strategy, online marketing and social media. He is a WSI Certified LinkedIn Professional and holds undergraduate degrees in business administration and psychology. While working full-time as a community banker, Eric earned his MBA and completed the three-year Graduate School of Banking program in Madison, WI in 2003.

Professionally, Eric helps his clients in all areas of digital marketing, which includes mobile-responsive web development, search engine marketing and optimization, social media strategies, e-mail communication, and “big-picture” digital strategic planning. He’s the co-founder of DigitalRCP.com, a service created to help businesses understand their risk when it comes to operating in today’s digital world. When he’s not helping his clients succeed online, he can typically be found on one of his many bicycles training for his next mountain bike/triathlon race or spending time with his wife and two (very spoiled) golden retrievers.

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Three extraordinary women form the heart and soul of WSI Digital, bringing their unique talents to our community banking clients every day. As we celebrate Women's History Month, I'm honored to spotlight Alicia, Elle, and Maddie – the brilliant minds and dedicated spirits whose creativity, hard work, and organizational expertise make our digital agency thrive. Meet the remarkable women whose collaboration and commitment transform challenges into opportunities and whose passion shapes everything we do.

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As we observe Women's History Month this March, I'm taking a moment to shine a spotlight on three extraordinary women who are the backbone of WSI Digital. Our agency's recent achievements—being named WSI's Agency of the Year and receiving the International Franchise Association's Franchisee of the Year award—would not have been possible without their talent, dedication, and unwavering support.

Alicia Cook: The Foundation of Our Success

Not only is Alicia my wife and life partner of 28 amazing years, but she's also my invaluable business partner. Since 2007, we've been running WSI Digital together, turning challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality. Alicia expertly manages the finances for both our business and our home, bringing stability and strategic insight that allows us to thrive. Her dual roles as CFO and life partner make her truly irreplaceable—she's the foundation upon which our success is built.

Elle Humphries: Our Creative Powerhouse

As our Director of Marketing, Elle brings a creative flair and attention to detail that consistently impresses both our team and our banking clients. From managing social media accounts to crafting engaging blog articles, Elle works her magic daily. Her talent for creating eye-catching graphics and valuable resources helps our clients stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Elle's ability to translate complex banking concepts into approachable content is nothing short of remarkable.

Madison "Maddie" Barner: Our Organizational Genius

As Director of Project Management, Maddie is the master of keeping all our "balls bouncing." Her exceptional ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines is a superpower in itself. Beyond client projects, Maddie helps manage our LinkedBanker mentoring and mastermind community, ensuring our knowledge-sharing initiatives run smoothly. Her organizational skills and calm approach to challenges make the complex seem simple.

The Power of an Amazing Team

What makes these women truly special isn't just their individual talents—it's how they work together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. They support each other, push boundaries, and consistently deliver excellence for our community banking clients.

As we celebrate Women's History Month, I'm thankful for the privilege of working alongside Alicia, Elle, and Maddie every day. Their contributions extend far beyond their job descriptions. They shape our company culture, drive our vision forward, and make coming to work a genuine pleasure.

I encourage everyone reading this to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible women in your professional and personal lives—not just in March, but throughout the year. Their work, often behind the scenes, deserves our ongoing appreciation and recognition.

To Alicia, Elle, and Maddie: thank you for everything you do. WSI Digital wouldn't be the award-winning agency it is today without you. 🫶

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