Wisconsin State Journal names WPS Health Solutions® a winner of the Top Workplaces 2023 Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli 
Vice President of Communications 
608-512-5754 
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com 

Wisconsin State Journal names WPS Health Solutions^® a winner of the Top Workplaces 2023 Award 

MADISON, Wis.—March 27, 2023— WPS Health Solutions has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Wisconsin State Journal Top Workplaces for the third year in a row. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.  

“In a remote-first work environment, feeling seen over being seen is more important than ever. We work daily to drive a culture of connectedness by showing appreciation, focusing on mental health and well-being, and fostering an inclusive and empowering employee experience,” Moira Klos, WPS Chief People Officer, said. “As our national footprint grows both in employee locations and the customers we serve, our Wisconsin roots remain strong. We are thrilled to accept this recognition as a Top Workplace in south-central Wisconsin.” 

The award selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.  

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.” 

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, Wis., has more than 2,600 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com. 

ABOUT ENERGAGE 

Making the world a better place to work together.^TM 

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com. 

Valerie Renk Joins One Community Bank Advisory Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Valerie Renk Joins One Community Bank Advisory Board

(March 2023) – One Community Bank is proud to welcome Valerie Renk, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Dane County, to the One Community Bank Advisory Board!

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with Valerie on the One Community Bank Advisory Board. Her deep commitment to non-profit and under privileged communities is inspiring. We are thrilled to have her passion as we continue investing in our communities,” said Jim Walker, Advisory Board Independent Chair.

Valerie is passionate about improving our communities through home ownership and below market financing. She has been with Habitat for Humanity Dane County for over 10 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

“I look forward to working with this group of leaders,” Renk said. “Learning and sharing how financial inclusion can improve lives right here in our community is important to families and the economy.”

Valerie has served on several esteemed boards and believes in bringing a better life to underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally
owned bank has 10 bank locations and $1.8 billion in assets. It provides creative solutions to both
businesses and consumers, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing
in its communities. Regularly named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves
the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford,
and Grand Marsh.

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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.