Ryan Pleggenkuhle

With a strong passion for writing and years of financial training experience, Ryan brings a competitive, yet fun-loving spirit to the team. His devotion to storytelling, love for collaboration, and dedication to producing high-quality content makes him a terrific match for our clients.

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The Mills Story

Celebrating 50 Years of SMART and BOLD Financial Marketing. On June 1, 2025, Mills Marketing officially turned 50! To commemorate our milestone anniversary, we’re excited to share our history through a series of short stories as recalled by Mills...

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Conference Insights and Observations

Six members of the Mills team had the opportunity to share their expertise at three conferences in September, engaging with a variety of audiences in...

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Our Key Takeaways From #fbforum 2024

Gamification | Data-Driven Customer Growth Strategies | Innovative Thinking It’s been a hot, adventure-filled summer at Mills! In June, we celebrated...

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5 Key Generative AI Takeaways from IBA Mega Conference 2024

Generative AI Emerges as Major Theme at #IBAMega This Year. Earlier this month, Derek Baker and I had the opportunity to attend and present at the...

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Is It Time For Your Institution To Go Global?

Exploring the potential benefits of adding international payment services to your repertoire. It’s no secret. Major consolidation has been an ongoing...

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Don’t Fall for the “Deepfake”

Follow these 4 tips to avoid this tricky AI-enhanced scam. Are you familiar with the term “deepfake”? No, it’s not some schoolyard football play...

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Mills EVP Derek Baker Featured in Independent Banker

Our own Derek Baker was recently interviewed for an article featured in Independent Banker magazine. In his interview, he shared valuable insights on...

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Mattoon and Baker Earn Expanded Leadership Roles

You may know them. You may even love them (we do, too). We’re pleased to announce the promotions of two key leaders at Mills — Kris Mattoon and Derek...

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‘Play in the Sand’ to Expand Reach with Your Brand

Connect with consumers in new ways with these generative AI audio and visual tools. "To me, the future is that we are all using these tools, and...

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Practical Applications for Generative AI in the Workplace: 3 Advantages and 3 Concerns

The key to Generative AI use — Think “Effective or Ineffective” rather than “Right or Wrong” “This is going to change everything.” These are the...

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