Kraus-Anderson Madison hires industry veteran Ted McMillan as senior project manager

Madison, Wis. (March 2023) – Kraus-Anderson Madison has hired Ted McMillan as senior project manager. 

McMillan has nearly 30 years of experience in managing construction projects in numerous building sectors, including housing, hospitality, education, retail, office and industrial.  He previously served as a senior project manager for Fond du Lac-based Commonwealth Construction, where he oversaw national, multi-million-dollar senior housing and affordable housing projects.  He also was a project manager for Madison-based Gorman & Company, where he managed workforce and affordable housing projects.

McMillan received his B.S. in Construction Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

About Kraus-Anderson Companies

Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson (www.krausanderson.com) is an integrated construction management, real estate and risk management enterprise working independently and in collaboration with a family of companies, including insurance, finance and realty operations. Kraus-Anderson, an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., Bismarck, N.D., and Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn.

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Honkamp named a top 10 Midwest CPA firm

Honkamp, P.C. once again has been recognized as one of the Midwest’s top accounting firms by a leading publication.

Honkamp recently was named a 2023 Top 10 Midwest CPA firm in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of CPA firms. Honkamp is a CPA and business advisory group with approximately 260 employees headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and with locations, including in Madison, Oshkosh and Platteville, Wis.

Honkamp also remains the fastest-growing Iowa-based firm highlighted, and the publication listed Honkamp as among its “firms to watch.”

“In 2022, the firm experienced growth both organically, by offering our clients the professional services they need, and through the acquisitions of Vaassen, Pluemer CPAs, LLC, a Platteville, Wis., accounting firm, and the Cedar Falls, Iowa, office of Gosling & Co., P.C.,” said Honkamp President and CEO Katie Thomas. “We are excited Accounting Today has recognized Honkamp and are grateful to our clients and talented staff for getting us here. We plan to pay it forward by continuing to grow and give back to the communities in which we live.”

Honkamp – formerly known as Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. — now has been named a Top 10 Midwest CPA firm by Accounting Today each year for at least a decade. The Midwest category is comprised of firms based in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

The latest recognition for Honkamp comes as its footprint has grown markedly over the past 15 months. In addition to the November 2022 acquisitions of Vaassen, Pluemer CPAs, LLC and the Cedar Falls office of Gosling & Co., P.C., Honkamp acquired Nigl Accounting LLP, a CPA firm based in Oshkosh, Wis., in December 2021.

Honkamp also has garnered other recognition during that time, including being named a 2022 Top 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting and being recognized by Forbes in the 2022 America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms list.

ABOUT HONKAMP

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2023) that was formerly known as Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. Founded in 1947 and serving client organizations from coast to coast, Honkamp’s clients range from privately held organizations to individuals and nonprofits. We specialize in industries including construction and real estate, dental practices, home health care, restaurants, manufacturing and distribution. Honkamp is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, with additional locations in Cedar Falls, Davenport, Hiawatha and Waukee in Iowa, and Madison, Platteville and Oshkosh in Wisconsin.

Maydm: NOW HIRING: Programs Lead Instructor – Full-Time

A 501c(3), Maydm provides girls and youth of color grades 6-12 with the skills, experiences, and connections to pursue careers in and change the face of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). We envision a world where all students know that a career in STEM is possible for them; a world where all students can pursue their dreams as entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, or professors in a STEM field. 

Maydm, as an organization, was founded as a response to the overwhelming lack of technical training that meets the needs of low income students, girls, and youth of color. Our programs offer opportunities for youth to develop knowledge and skills in science, technology, and engineering. Throughout the year we offer one day workshops independently and in partnership with other community organizations. In these sessions, students gain introductory insights into a STEM topic and begin growing their interest in STEM. Each summer, we offer a series of multi-week immersive programs where students gain in-depth technical knowledge as well as go on site visits to local companies and engage in critical conversations on confidence and equity and innovation. These experiences create opportunities and experiences for students who may not have otherwise been able to participate in holistic STEM learning, for students to change the face of STEM.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic instructor to deliver Maydm educational programs in house as well as on-site with our partner schools and organizations. Program topics include web development, robotics, game development, engineering, and more. We are also especially seeking women, people of color, and bilingual (i.e. English/Spanish, English/Hmong) candidates for this position. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you think you have some, but not all of the requirements listed below. You may be exactly what we’re looking for and if so, we’ll teach you the rest!

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable training or experience in education and instruction.
• Ability to work in a small, fast-paced nonprofit environment.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between Maydm’s office and offsite school-based and partner programs.
• Background in STEM required, including game development and one or more of the following: information technology, computer science, media arts and animation, or engineering and design.
• 3+ years of successful or demonstrable experience teaching one or more of the above subjects to an academically and culturally diverse classroom community.
• Demonstrated experience and maturity in managing a classroom of middle and/or high school students.
• Experience or knowledge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles or willingness to complete DEI training (we provide the training as part of your mandatory training for the position)
• Technical industry experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English, Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities:

The Lead Instructor reports to the Executive Director and is key in developing and delivering Maydm’s educational programs. The Lead Instructor works closely with the Program Manager and Curriculum Specialist to deliver Maydm programs in alignment with our vision and mission and provides leadership and direction to seasonal and assistant instructors. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Developing and updating the curriculum for the school year and summer programming to keep up with advancements in technology.
• Being available to assist students during Maydm’s open office hours with equipment, supplies, and instruction.
• Working with the Curriculum Specialist to keep supplies and equipment storage organized and accessible for staff and Maydm participants.
• Recording data points to help Maydm succeed, i.e., attendance, curriculum comprehension, learning milestones, and disciplines available.
• Teaching and supporting Maydm curriculum throughout the year at schools, summer programs, and one-time events.
• Setting up and taking down program materials for programs.
• Working with the Curriculum Specialist, making sure all software licenses and software updates are ready for programs.
• Working with Program Manager and/or Curriculum Specialist to train seasonal instructors on curriculum during the school year and summer
• Working with Program Manager to supervise summer/school year instructors on-site at partner schools and organizations

Schedule & Location

The typical schedule is weekday business hours (9a – 5p, weekdays), but occasional weekend and evening work is required for Maydm events and meetings. Lesson planning, curriculum development, and other administrative tasks are included in weekday business hours, not in addition. Actual time spent in the classroom is approximately 40% of work hours.  Maydm is conveniently located on the near East side of Madison, WI.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $45,760 – 52,000 based on demonstrated experience and credentials. Maydm also offers health, vision, and dental plans, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, personal time off, a casual and inclusive work environment, and flexible hybrid (part remote/in person) work schedule. 

How to Apply 

https://www.amilia.com/Jobs/en/maydm-inc/JobPosting/ymdvKPb

This position will remain open until filled.  Target start date is May 2023.

The above list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the position. The list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Maydm, Inc. (“Maydm”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Maydm strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Maydm employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Pellitteri Waste Systems Receives Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin

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Pellitteri Waste Systems Receives Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (March 20, 2023) —  Pellitteri Waste Systems — Southern Wisconsin’s leading independent, family-owned and operated, waste and recycling service provider — was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) at its annual awards ceremony on Feb. 23rd in Green Bay.  

The award is given to an individual or group from the public, private, or non-profit sector that has excelled in solid waste or recycling environmental education.

According to the AROW press release, Pellitteri is passionate about keeping Wisconsin’s recycling program strong and producing quality material. Pellitteri has accomplished this through their major education focus of educating customers and south central Wisconsin through 24 video shorts on recycling right topics like propane tanks, batteries, electronics, food contamination, etc.; producing Material Recovery Facility operation videos so residents can see first-hand how materials get sorted at their facility; paid social media posts and ads; and calendars, cart information, new resident information, recycling information, FAQs and more for 38 municipalities and 44 private homeowner associations. 

AROW also called out Pellitteri’s strong commitment to recycling throughout Wisconsin and its willingness to serve on industry groups and associations. David Pellitteri, Pellitteri Vice President, has a proven commitment to sustainable waste management. 

• Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Council on Recycling.
• Appointed by the Wisconsin DNR Secretary to serve on the Waste and Materials Management Study Group.
• Current Chair for the Wisconsin chapter of the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) and Executive Vice Chair for the Services Board of Governors.
• A WasteCap board member for more than 15 years and the current treasurer.  

“We are humbled to receive this award, especially from our peers,” David Pellitteri, Pellitteri Vice President said. “Wisconsin is blessed to have a network of professionals who work tirelessly to find new and better ways to protect our natural resources.”

Danielle Pellitteri, Pellitteri Vice President added, “We are more than just waste collection providers. We partner with our customers and communities to help them understand what can be recycled so together we protect our environment by keeping unnecessary items out of the landfill.” 

Recycling Videos & Other Resources

• Watch your recycling get sorted in this 7-minute video
• Become a Super Recycler by watching dozens of 1-minute recycling tip videos 
• Watch “Becoming Stewards of Recycling“, which aired on the Into The Outdoors kids’ educational TV series, to find out more about solid waste science and technology in WI
• Printable recycling lists are available in English and Spanish
• Like our Facebook page for future recycling updates and see our local news pieces

About Pellitteri Waste Systems

Pellitteri Waste Systems provides state-of-the-art waste disposal and recycling collection and processing service to commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout Southern Wisconsin. It is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Madison with a proud tradition of service and community involvement. Pellitteri services more than 67,000 households. The company sorted more than 145 million pounds of mixed recycling in 2022 at their local Material Recovery Facility. For more information, visit www.pellitteri.com.

About AROW

Founded in 1990, AROW is an association representing Wisconsin’s recycling, waste reduction and sustainability professionals. The organization provides leadership through education, advocacy, and collaboration and promotes effective, efficient and sustainable material recovery initiatives. For details on AROW, visit www.arow-online.org.

Madworks Accelerator powered by StartingBlock

We’re thrilled to announce that StartingBlock has partnered with Madworks to offer a 10-week accelerator program this Spring.

• Applications are open through April 7th
• We help founders create a strong, sustainable foundation for their growing companies
• Get your strategic financials in order, learn to run an effective board meeting, tackle legal issues, learn about raising capital, and more – all while working with experienced mentors and Madworks + StartingBlock staff
• Companies must be based in WI

SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2023

• April 26 – June 29 (10 weeks)
• Weekly group meeting on Wednesday afternoons
• Individual team meetings on Thursday afternoons

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• $6,500 in grant funding per participating team
• 1 year membership to StartingBlock (24×7 access), with an exclusive space at StartingBlock dedicated to Madworks companies
• Access to StartingBlock member benefits, including 90% discount on Hubspot CRM
• Regular access to Madworks & StartingBlock staff and connections to their network of mentors and experts

LOCATION

StartingBlock, 821 East Washington, Madison

MORE INFORMATION 

Expectations and further details are available on our website at madworksaccelerator.org. Contact Program Manager Susie Younkle with questions or to learn more: support@madworksaccelerator.org or sign up for her virtual office hours.

Apply to the accelerator here.

The StartingBlock Program Team

StartingBlock Madison

programs@startingblockmadison.org