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Longtime Legal Leader Michelle Behnke To Join Boardman Clark Law Firm

MADISON, WI, March 25, 2024 – Boardman Clark has announced that Michelle Behnke, who was recently named by the American Bar Association (ABA) Nominating Committee to become the 2025-2026 president of the ABA, will join Boardman Clark this August. Behnke is an attorney with 35 years of experience focused primarily on business transactions, real estate, and estate planning.

“Michelle is an exceptional addition to our team,” said attorney Jennifer Mirus, chair of Boardman Clark’s Executive Committee. “She is an accomplished attorney, renowned for her skilled leadership in raising the bar for the legal profession and a dedicated advocate in our community. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome her to Boardman Clark.”

In addition to managing her own firm for the past 26 years, Behnke holds leadership positions with several community organizations and industry associations. She currently serves on multiple boards, including Capitol Bank, the University of Wisconsin Foundation, and the University of Wisconsin Law School Board of Visitors. She is also an active member of the Dane County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers, and the State Bar of Wisconsin—where she formerly served as president and treasurer.

In February, Behnke was named by the Nominating Committee of the ABA to become the 2025-2026 president. An association of over 400,000 legal professionals, the ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the world. The ABA serves as the legal profession’s national representative and supports the public and the legal community by promoting justice, professional excellence, and respect for the rule of law. Pending a formal vote by the ABA House of Delegates, Behnke will begin a one-year term as president-elect in August 2024 before taking office as president in August 2025.

“I am excited to serve the legal profession and our communities across the country and around the world,” Behnke said. “This service is important, but I also want to ensure that my clients have quality legal representation. I’m very glad to join Boardman Clark, a firm I know shares my commitment to serving the legal profession and is superbly equipped to help support the needs of my clients.”

Boardman Clark is one of Madison’s largest and longest-standing law firms. The firm serves individuals, businesses, school districts, and local governments. Its areas of service include business, banking and finance, estate planning and probate, family law, franchise and dealership, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, municipal, real estate, school law, and taxation.

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6th Year in a Row: One Community Bank Named Top Workplace In 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 25, 2024

Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

One Community Bank is thrilled to be named a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal. The list of Top Workplaces is based solely on colleague feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner, Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization including alignment, execution, and connection.

“We feel a deep sense of gratitude for the continued support and nominations from our colleagues. Receiving this award for the sixth consecutive year is a source of immense pride for us,” said Steve Peotter, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Maintaining a work environment that resonates with our colleagues is truly an honor, and we are committed to upholding this standard of excellence. One Community Bank is a modern, progressive, forward leaning bank with the mission to serve clients, support colleagues, and invest in our communities.”

“I am proud to be a part of a team that supports and invests in our colleagues. Securing this award for the past six years is a genuine honor, and our incredible colleagues have played an indispensable role in making it possible. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in our continuous success,” said Holly Heuer, Chief Talent Officer.

At One Community Bank, our unwavering commitment lies in fostering an inclusive workplace that not only provides avenues for professional development but also prioritizes a healthy work/life balance. Our valued colleagues at One Community Bank reap the rewards of numerous benefits, including a generous wellness reimbursement program, paid volunteer hours, a robust paid time off program, an outstanding 401k plan, and a flexible work environment carefully crafted to enhance overall colleague well-being.


One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 16 bank locations and $2.1 billion in assets. It provides both personal and business banking solutions, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Five years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.

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Iconica Awarded 2024 Top Workplace for the Third Consecutive Year

March 25, 2024

Iconica is honored to announce its third consecutive recognition as a 2024 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal. The award is determined by an extensive survey conducted by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential employee survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling respected & supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, to name a few.

Iconica’s CEO, Jim Pientka, expressed gratitude for the continuous recognition, stating, “Being honored as a Top Workplace for the third consecutive year is a significant achievement as it reflects how our 23 behaviors and Iconica values of customer success, employee success, mutual respect, and revolutionary thinking impact employee morale and culture.”

Iconica is a unique, full-service, integrated team that brings together architecture, engineering, and construction professionals under one roof. With a team that has grown to over 60 professionals, each member plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s identity and contributing to its ongoing success.

Mike Walters, the President of Iconica, reiterates the design-build firm’s dedication to fostering a workplace culture where employees are excited to come to work. “The company’s ongoing commitment to providing opportunities for learning, personal growth, and meaningful contributions is important to us as it helps every team member feel valued and supported.”

As Iconica continues to evolve, we remain committed to fostering a culture that encourages growth, creativity, and collaboration. One Revolution At a Time.

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Taliesin Preservation Seeking Steward, Kitchen Lead

Taliesin Preservation of Spring Green, WI, is looking to hire a seasonal Steward to support our world-class Tour Program by assisting Tour Guides and safeguarding assigned spaces on the estate. If this sounds like something for you, please read on!

This seasonal position pays an hourly rate of $12.25 plus retention bonus eligibility. We are open Friday through Sunday in April and November and 7 days a week, May through October. The position supports our tour program by assisting Tour Guides during guest tours and caring for interior and exterior spaces on the estate. There are opportunities to cross-train with other departments if you are looking to increase your hours.

In addition, Taliesin Preservation is looking to hire a seasonal Kitchen Lead to join our team. This position pays an hourly rate of $20.00 over a 35-hour workweek from April 1st through November 30th.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ESTATE STEWARD

Strong oral communication skills
Ability to be flexible when dealing with unexpected events
A passion for customer service
The ability to manage a group
Do you love working with the public? Enjoy seeing people smile while they learn and experience the immersive opportunities provided by Taliesin? Do you have good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse groups of employees and customers? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a seasonal position from May through October and averages 16-32 hours per week. In season, we are a seven-day-a-week operation, and this position would require a flexible schedule. Seasonal, non-exempt positions at Taliesin Preservation are subject to the recreational/amusement exemption under the FLSA and analogous Wisconsin law. Employees hired for these positions will not be entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A KITCHEN LEAD

Previous kitchen experience
Passion for exceptional service
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Experience training kitchen staff

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a seasonal position from April 1st through November 30th. In season, we are a seven-day-a-week operation, and this position would require a flexible schedule, including weekends. This position will work 35 hours per week from April through October. Seasonal, non-exempt positions at Taliesin Preservation are subject to the recreational/amusement exemption under the FLSA and analogous Wisconsin law. Employees hired for these positions will not be entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.

ABOUT TALIESIN PRESERVATION

As stewards of the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, our dual mission is to preserve the cultural, built, and natural environments that comprise the Taliesin property and to conduct educational and cultural programs that provide a greater understanding of his architecture and ideas. We are different from other historic sites because we are not satisfied with just being a museum. We want the estate to stay filled with life.

There is an energy here that captures and engages people. And the staff, without exception, are creative people who care passionately about their work and are full of ideas. We are a small organization and, as such, we offer a lot of flexibility and opportunity for people to develop within their areas of interest–and we are invested in their success!

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WPS restructures organization for growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Corporate Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS restructures organization for growth
New holding company structure allows development of new opportunities

MADISON, Wis.—March 20, 2024—Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation’s (WPS) corporate structure has recently been expanded to add a new parent holding company called WPS Holdings, Inc. The corporate restructure provides greater enterprise flexibility and enables new growth opportunities. 

“We are on a growth trajectory and the new structure will serve that growth. I want to be clear that WPS remains fully committed our health insurance business and the markets we serve,” says Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Frank Gumina. “There are no plans to sell or otherwise divest any part of our business.” 

The new WPS Holdings, Inc. is set up as a nonstock corporation with no shareholders or owners. WPS Holdings, Inc. is the sole member of Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation. The new structure will allow the enterprise more flexibility to expand and grow into lines of business outside of insurance, while continuing its full commitment to WPS Health Insurance customers, beneficiaries, business partners, and agents. 

About WPS Health Solutions®

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, has more than 2,600 employees. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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