Vogel Bros. Building Co. Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

For Immediate Release: December 7, 2018

Media Contact: Heather Manke, 608.663.8974

MADISON, WIS. – Vogel Bros. Building Co. has reached a milestone this December, celebrating 90 years of doing business as a Wisconsin corporation. The family owned business started on the eastside of Madison in 1875. Since its beginnings, Vogel Bros. has grown to a nationally recognized, fifth-generation construction services company with its home office in Madison, WI and a second location in Lakeland, FL. December 11, 2018 will mark the 90^th anniversary of Vogel Bros. Building Co.’s incorporation.

Company CEO and President Peter Vogel remarked: “We have achieved this milestone through the hard work and dedication of our employees, and through the loyalty of our customers. It gives me great pride to reflect on our history, and I am very excited as I look to the future.”

The company plans to celebrate this milestone throughout the next year by reflecting on where they started, appreciating what they have achieved, and crafting plans for the future.

“We’re just kicking off the celebration,” said Peter when discussing the milestone achievement. “Moving forward we will continue to focus on our mission: to continually improve our services in order to enhance the lives of the people in the communities we serve. Our team is energized and we look forward to the possibilities that lie ahead of us.”

“I am proud to say that I’ve been a part of the team for 64 of our 90 years. From my early days when I played in the shop, to serving as CEO from 1969 to 1997,” David Vogel reminisced. “I’ve seen our industry transform and evolve in ways we could never have imagined. It’s been a gift to have been a part of it.”

(L) David Vogel and (R) Peter Vogel.

Vogel Bros. Building Co. (http://vogelbldg.com) is a fifth-generation construction services company with offices in Madison, WI and Lakeland, FL. As an award-winning company, Vogel Bros. has earned recognition for completing large-scale complex projects, encouraging innovation, embracing new technologies, and making a difference in our communities. We owe our success and longevity to the values established by the Vogel family that have been shared through the generations and are embodied in our employees.

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Mary Lynch Graduates from Cannon Financial Institute as an Honor Graduate

CONTACT:
Catherine Povalitis
Chartwell Agency
cpovalitis@chartwell-agency.com
(779) 537-1282
Mary Lynch Graduates from Cannon Financial Institute as an Honor Graduate
MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 15, 2018) – Mary Lynch, a financial planner with Savant Capital Management, an independent, nationally-recognized, fee-only wealth management firm located in Madison and Park Falls, earned the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor™ (CTFA™) designation from the Cannon Financial Institute, and successfully completed the program with the Honor Graduate award, Cannon’s highest academic distinction.
The CTFA™ designation is a recognizable standard of knowledge and competency for the trust and wealth advisory field, specifically in the areas of taxes, investments, financial planning, trusts, and estates. The CTFA™ designation formally recognizes those professionals who meet these standards. Cannon’s Honor Graduate award is given to those students who complete each level of the course with a 90 or above on each of the comprehensive exams given at the conclusion of each class.
Lynch is a member of Savant’s Planning Team and works closely with the Advisory Team to prepare client financial plans and develop tax strategies for clients. She also is responsible for gathering, organizing, and synthesizing client data to support financial advisors in developing planning and investment strategies.
About Cannon Financial Institute
Cannon is a 50-year-old financial training institution that offers a three-year General Trust School and more than 52 specialized schools and seminars for the financial services industry. Several hundred students attend these sessions which are offered at the following four locations around the country: The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC; Boston University, Boston, MA; The University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN; and Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. Over the years, Cannon Financial Institute has earned a national reputation for setting the benchmark in practical and relevant training for the financial services industry.
About Savant Capital Management
Savant Capital Management is a leading independent, nationally-recognized, fee-only firm serving clients for 30 years with over $6 billion in assets under management. As a trusted advisor, Savant Capital Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.
Savant is regularly recognized among the top wealth managers in the United States. Savant was the recipient of the 2015 Best-in-Business IMPACT Award™, part of Schwab’s IMPACT Awards® program to
recognize excellence in the business of independent financial advice. Savant has consistently received other industry recognitions including recently being featured on the Forbes’ top 200 financial advisors list, the Barron’s top 20 independent advisory firms list, being named the #9 rated RIA firm by Financial
Planning magazine, and included in additional top advisors lists by Financial Advisor magazine and InvestmentNews.
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Savant Capital Management and its employees are independent of and are not employees or agents of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). Schwab does not prepare, verify or endorse information distributed by Savant Capital Management. The Best-in-Business IMPACT Award™ is not an endorsement, testimonial endorsement, recommendation or referral to Savant Capital Management with respect to its investment advisory and other services.
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Jeff Patterson of JP Hair Design to Receive Chamber’s 2018 “Ground Floor Award” for Small Business Leadership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Nov. 6, 2018)
Contact: Erik Greenfield, Communications Manager, 608-443-1952 (office), 608-669-7884 (cell)
MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today that Jeff “JP” Patterson, owner of JP Hair Design in Madison – which houses the Men’s Health and Education Center – will receive the Chamber’s third annual Ground Floor Award for Small Business Leadership.
The award, which recognizes true champions for small business both within their business and in the community, will be presented during a special nex7 Stage event Nov. 13 at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA). Previous recipients include Jim Garner of Sergenian’s Floor Coverings and Susan Bulgrin of Culver’s on Todd Drive and Echo Tap & Grill.
“JP’s work with everyone from students to at-risk populations to entrepreneurs, not to mention his considerable skills as a business owner and barber, have made an immeasurable impact on Greater Madison,” said Chamber President Zach Brandon. “His leadership, passion and commitment to giving back to our community make him the ideal recipient of this year’s Ground Floor Award, and we look forward to honoring him on the nex7 Stage.”
Patterson opened JP Hair Design in 1998, ultimately moving the business to its current westside location and expanding to a full-service barbershop with 10 chairs. He has served on the state Cosmetology Examining Board, as well as the state Barbering Advisory Committee, where he served as chair. He has also taught Men’s Haircutting, State Laws and Sales and Marketing at Madison College.
In the community, Patterson coaches football in the Madison Memorial youth program and speaks to middle and high school students about entrepreneurship and creditability during the YMCA of Dane County’s “Friday Nights at the Y” summer events. At JP Hair Design, Patterson and his team provide free haircuts, compensation and mentoring through their “Kids Cleaning Crew” program for kids grades four to 10 that work at the shop. JP Hair Design’s biggest community campaign is the Back to School Event, which has reached 12 years of serving the community with back-to-school haircuts.
“I am honored to be recognized by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce for the Ground Floor Award. This award is a tribute to our wonderful team of barbers and our partnership with Aaron Perry of the Men’s Health and Education Center,” said Patterson. “As the leader of the company, an award like this creates accountability, creditability and great exposure. We will continue to be mentors, advocates and contributors to our community.”
In addition to the presentation of the Ground Floor Award, nex7 will also feature compelling pitches from the seven finalists for the Chamber’s third annual Most Innovative Company (MIC) award. The MIC finalists represent a diverse cross-section of industries, missions and locations across Greater Madison. The winner will be determined by audience vote.
To register for this free event, visit: www.greatermadisonchamber.com.
About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with nearly 1,300 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 10,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at greatermadisonchamber.com.
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Marty Malloy is Awarded “Tina Hafeman Friend of WASBO” Award

Marty Malloy, Director Education and Government Practice, M3 Insurance, was awarded the Tina Hafeman Friend of WASBO Award, in acknowledgement of his special and noteworthy support to WASBO. He was presented with the award Friday, October 5 during the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) annual Fall Conference in Elkhart Lake.

Malloy was nominated by his fellow WASBO Spring Conference committee members: Kathy Davis (DeForest Area School District), Ben Irwin (Cedarburg School District) and Mike Koltes (CESA 5). All Malloy’s nomination letters reference his active participation in WASBO through involvement on the Spring Conference planning committee, Certified School Risk Manager program, Safety and Risk Management committee, various conference presentations and willingness to share his expertise with anyone. A common theme noted is Malloy’s “positive attitude, sense of humor…and WASBO spirit.”

“Marty strives to provide support and develop the network within WASBO which not only helps others grow in the profession, but also illustrates the value of the organization…” noted one letter.

“In addition to his time and great personality, Marty is an advocate for WASBO. He encourages others to participate and represents WASBO well. He does all of these great things while remaining humble,” noted another. This honor carries with it a $500 donation in the recipient’s name to a charity of the recipient’s choice that benefits children in Wisconsin, as he has shown through his work within WASBO. Malloy has selected American Family
Children’s Hospital to receive this donation.

WASBO Mission: To provide professional development, to foster a network of support and to advocate for funding that ensures outstanding educational opportunities for all children in Wisconsin

WASBO Vision: To be the most influential Wisconsin organization for state and national school business management and leadership

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About M3

M3 Insurance offers insight, advice and strategies to help clients manage risk, purchase insurance and provide employee benefits. We are committed to being experts in both the products we represent and the industries we serve. Our people advance M3’s competitive advantage in the marketplace, and our focus on community builds better places to live and work. M3 is consistently ranked a top 100 broker in America and celebrates its 50thanniversary in 2018.

DeWitt Ross & Stevens Recognizes Laura M. Davis as 2018 Jack DeWitt Pro Bono Award Recipient

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 24, 2018

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Michelle M. Friedman (262) 754-2877

mmf@dewittross.com

DeWitt Ross & Stevens Recognizes Laura M. Davis as 2018 Jack DeWitt Pro Bono Award Recipient

MADISON|BROOKFIELD|MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C., and its affiliate DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C., announced today that attorney Laura M. Davis of its Madison office has been named the 2018 recipient of the Jack DeWitt Pro Bono Award. Each year, the award recognizes one attorney or team of attorneys in the firm for their pro bono efforts.

Davis’ passion for pro bono legal service began in undergraduate school where she volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Her service continued in law school where she worked for the Wisconsin Innocence Project and received the Melvin Friedman Memorial Scholarship for her outstanding work in the role.

In addition to her pro bono service, Davis has played an intricate role in establishing a formal Pro Bono Policy and Committee within the firm, to centralize pro bono activities that currently exist.

“Laura’s passion and dedication to helping those of limited means is second to none,” said Bradley Fulton, President & Managing Partner at DeWitt. “Her ongoing pro bono service is commendable, and we are honored to name her as this year’s award recipient.”

The pro bono award is named in honor of Jack DeWitt, a founding partner of DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. who passed away in 2012 at the age of 93.

About DeWitt

DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C., including its affiliate DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C., is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has nearly 140 attorneys practicing in Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in several areas, including civil rights litigation, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family law, government relations, health care, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, litigation, personal injury, real estate, and tax law.