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M3 Insurance Adds Five New Shareholders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For Media Inquiries:
Angela Joyce, Director of Communications
M3 Insurance
Phone: 608.229.6409
Email: angela.joyce@m3ins.com

M3 Insurance Adds Five New Shareholders

MADISON, WI – M3 Insurance recently announced five new shareholders: Paul Connor, John DeSalvo, Gretchen Flueckiger, Kelsey Haag, and Ross Heginbottom.

Paul Connor, Vice President of Property & Casualty, is responsible for direction, performance, and strategies of the property & casualty product line, practice groups, and sales teams. He joined M3 in 2021.

John DeSalvo, Brokerage Client Executive, specializes in the TruStage program within property & casualty, placing insurance and counseling about risk management strategies and planning. He joined M3 in 2009.

Gretchen Flueckiger, Director of Employee Benefits – Madison, oversees and manages benefit compliance, strategy, design, and implementation for employers of all sizes nationwide. She joined M3 in 2016.

Kelsey Haag, Client Executive, specializes in the senior living and social services industry within property & casualty, evaluating insurance programs and customizing risk management strategies. She joined M3 in 2014.

Ross Heginbottom, Client Executive, specializes in the construction and real estate industry within property & casualty, building comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions. He joined M3 in 2015.

M3’s 61 shareholder partners are current employees who are actively involved in the business and must sell his or her shares prior to retirement. This ownership structure ensures engagement while aligning with M3’s commitment to remain privately held. 

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About M3

M3 is a top insurance broker and risk management firm in America. We’re leaders in the products we represent and the industries we serve. M3’s people are an extension of your team, providing world-class resources to help you manage risk, purchase insurance, and provide employee benefits. And our focus on community builds better places to live and work. For more information on M3, visit www.m3ins.com.

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Capitol Bank Welcomes Hannah Stillman as Branch Manager in Verona

For Immediate Release
Ami Myrland
President & CFO
Ami.Myrland@capitol.bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717

Capitol Bank Welcomes Hannah Stillman as Branch Manager in Verona

Madison, WI (January 2, 2025): Capitol Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Stillman as Branch Manager of our Verona location. Hannah has over 18 years of banking experience focusing on customer service, retail management, and team development.

“We are thrilled to have Hannah join our team in Verona,” said Ami Myrland, President & CFO of Capitol Bank. “She brings a depth of knowledge and experience that will continue to provide the level of service that our customers are accustomed to. Her passion for banking shines through in everything she does.”

In her new role, Hannah will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of the branch, leading the team, and fostering a customer-centric environment. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving the Verona branch’s growth and ensuring Capitol Bank continues to meet the financial needs of the Verona community.

Hannah enjoys volunteering in the community, traveling to new places, and spending time with family and friends.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work, and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses, and individuals in the Greater Madison area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

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Per Mar Security Services Acquires Accu-Com Security Solutions

Contact:
Jordin Wilson, Per Mar Security Services
(563) 344-7313

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2025

Per Mar Security Services Acquires Accu-Com Security Solutions

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions based in Davenport, Iowa, has acquired Accu-Com Security Solutions, an Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based company specializing in burglar, fire, video, and access control systems.

Founded in 1976 by Dewey Moore, Accu-Com served the Oshkosh community for nearly 50 years. The company transitioned to the second generation of the family, Matt and Tim Moore, in the year 2000.  Matt and Tim will be retiring from the company as part of this transition, and their seven employees have joined Per Mar.

Per Mar Security will continue to serve Accu-Com customers from the existing Oshkosh office, ensuring ongoing support.

“Accu-Com has been a quality competitor in and around Oshkosh for many years,” said Brian Duffy, Per Mar Security CEO. “We are excited to add their great employees to our team and have a new location serve both Accu-Com’s customers and many Per Mar customers we already had in this market.”

About Per Mar Security Services

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 3,000 team members, operating in 28 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, live video monitoring, alarm monitoring, investigative services and background checks. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.

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The Deliciouser: Businesses at Main Street Industries To Host Open House Saturdays

The Deliciouser and other local small businesses are teaming up and opening the doors to the Main St. Industries Building every Saturday starting on January 18th from 3-6 PM to the general public. This is a joint effort to showcase the local businesses housed at the former Greyhound Bus Station. People will be encouraged to walk the halls and tour the diverse business suites found there. If their door is open, walk on in. Owners and employees will be around to help with retail, answer questions, provide tours, and promote their businesses. The event is free to enter and open to the public.

The building is part of Commonwealth Development, a private non-profit that helps elevate communities and neighborhoods in the Madison Metro Area.

For more information, please contact:
Mayra Linares or BJ Lee at The Deliciouser
(608) 286-1226
mayra@thedeliciouser.com

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Madison Reading Project/Dolly Parton Collaboration Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

January 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MORE INFORMATION:
Rowan Childs, Rowan@madisonreadingproject.com, (608) 347-7970
Sarah Burke, sarah@madisonreadingproject.com

Madison Reading Project/Dolly Parton Collaboration Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

DANE COUNTY –  As the new year begins, Madison Reading Project and The Dolly Parton Imagination Library celebrate the 3rd anniversary of providing free books to young children across Dane County.

Madison Reading Project enrolls any child, from birth to their 5th birthday, who lives in Dane County. They are eligible to receive a free book mailed to their home every month. The books are new, age-appropriate board and picture books that are designed to be shared with families.

“In the past year, we’ve sent more than 143,000 books to more than 14,720 children throughout the county, and we’d love to add more to our mailing list,” says Rowan Childs, Madison Reading Project co-executive director. “Shared reading experiences in the home are a proven way to increase literacy rates in early childhood and beyond.”

“We are so excited to make an impact and put more books into the hands of young children in Dane County,” adds Sarah Burke, Madison Reading Project Early Literacy Coordinator.

To enroll a child residing in Dane County visit https://www.madisonreadingproject.com/imaginationlibrary and click on the Register button. There is no charge to participate.  Your first book will arrive in approximately 60 days. 

The collaboration between Dolly Parton Imagination Library and Madison Reading Project is made possible through funding from Roots & Wings Foundation. Madison Reading Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to connect the community with free books and literacy enrichment programs that ignite a love for reading. 

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