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EUA Announces Associate + Principal Promotions
MILWAUKEE + MADISON, WI AND DENVER, CO | July 13th — Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is proud to announce the promotion of nine employees to Associate + Principal leadership roles, joining 19 Principals and 38 Associates across the firm. These employees work across different markets and geographic locations and are adept at leveraging industry knowledge, demonstrating leadership skills and continuously elevating the firm’s potential. Their representation contributes to the success of the firm, as they are a direct reflection of EUA’s mission and core values.
Principals:
- Jane Crisler – K-12 Market Leader: Historic Preservation | Denver Studio
- Ryan Wallace – Denver Studio Director
Associates:
- Nick Gates – Senior Project Architect | Healthcare Studio
- Lynsey Grace – Project Manager | Denver Studio
- Denise Henning-McGee – Marketing Leader for Living, Learning, Madison
- Michael Jelinek – Senior Project Architect | Madison Studio
- Angela King – Finance Director
- Megan Kocchi – Marketing Leader for Healthcare, Workplace, Denver
- LaVonne Langlieb – Senior Project Architect | Healthcare Studio
Associates and Principals within EUA help identify and prioritize initiatives to affect positive change. They take ownership and responsibility for initiatives and demonstrate resourcefulness to accomplish them. They help develop, implement and sustain change both on a day-to-day basis and long term. It is expected that these team members develop others within their areas while directly impacting the studio/department and the entire firm.
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True North Consultants, Inc. Acquires Seymour Environmental Services, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON: July 13, 2021
Contact: Chris Valcheff
Phone: (608) 577-8315
Email: cvalcheff@consulttruenorth.com
TRUE NORTH CONSULTANTS, INC. ACQUIRES SEYMOUR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Proudly carrying on a legacy.
[MADISON, WI, July 8, 2021]- The Wisconsin branch of True North Consultants, Inc. has acquired Seymour Environmental Services, Inc. after the passing of Robyn Seymour, founder, and President, in 2020. Seymour Environmental was founded in 1996 and based in south-central Wisconsin. It was unique for the industry operating as one of the few woman-owned businesses in the field. As a full-service environmental firm, they specialized in site-specific approaches to environmental issues and worked with clients across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa.
“We are honored to serve Seymour’s clients and ensure Robyn’s legacy will continue.” Chris Valcheff Principal Consultant and Director of the Wisconsin branch. “In addition, we are excited to announce that we have hired Mark Fryman, who had worked side by side with Robyn for over 20 years. He brings a wealth of industry experience and will continue to provide seamless customer service to all of our clients.”
True North Consultants, Inc is a collection of talented science and engineering professionals dedicated to mitigating our clients’ environmental risks every day. Our mission is to show up and serve our client’s exact needs, always do the right thing, and guide our clients to their True North success. Founded in Naperville, Il, in 2008, the company has expanded to three locations, including Madison, WI, and Herndon, VA, and now totals over thirty employees.
TRUST. EXPERIENCE. SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE. That’s what you can expect when you work with True North Consultants. www.consulttruenorth.com
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M3 Releases 2021 Health Care Trend Report
The M3 Health Care Trend Report is an annual publication which highlights costs and plan designs for employer-sponsored health insurance throughout the State of Wisconsin. The report contains data collected from M3 clients across the spectrum of employer sizes, regional markets, and sectors.
The 2021 edition demonstrates the third lowest rate of change in health costs for Wisconsin employers since the inception of the report in 2004 and notes how employers are leveraging plan design to drive behavior.
ACCESS A COPY OF THE REPORT
To set up an opportunity to discuss the report with an expert from M3 Insurance, please reach out at your earliest convenience
Contact:
Jeff Christensen
Director of Communication, M3 Insurance
608.288.2751
jeff.christensen@m3ins.com
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Capitol Bank Announces David Robbins as Market President at Future East Madison Location
For Immediate Release
Natalie Gregerson
Director of Marketing/Officer
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
608.836.1616
Capitol Bank Announces David Robbins as Market President at Future East Madison Location
Madison, WI (July 7, 2021): Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to welcome David Robbins, Market President of Capitol Bank East. David has 16 years of banking experience in a variety of roles including retail, branch management and commercial lending. David holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and completed Graduate School of Banking in 2019.
“David’s leadership experience and diverse banking background will help grow our Dane County presence as we open our East Madison location in late 2021,” said Thompson.
David resides in the Madison area with his wife and children. He enjoys coaching youth sports, spending time outdoors, golfing and traveling.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated since 1995, 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 Dane County 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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Gomez Joins MDC as VP of Lending & Investments
Madison, WI – July 7, 2021, Madison Development Corporation (MDC), a non-profit organization serving the residents and businesses of Dane County since 1977, announces the appointment of Juan Gomez as Vice President of Lending & Investments. As a key member of MDC’s Executive Management Team, Gomez will oversee the Lending & Investments Division for MDC.
Prior to joining MDC, Gomez served as Technology Investment Manager at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and as a Capital Finance Officer with the State’s Department of Administration. He has extensive experience in economic development, public finance, and real estate. Juan holds an M.B.A. in Finance and an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
“We are excited to have Gomez join our team,” said Lorrie Keating Heinemann, MDC’s President & CEO. “His experience working with and lending to entrepreneurs and startups will be a great fit for MDC.”
MDC Board Member Ron Trachtenberg added, “We look forward to working with Juan as part of the team to further the efforts of MDC in its efforts for economic development in Dane County”.
About Madison Development Corporation
Madison Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that owns and manages 348 affordable housing units in the Madison area. MDC also provides financing for hard-to-finance businesses in Dane County. Since 1977, MDC has provided loans to more than 450 businesses totaling over $35 million; helping to create over 7,500 quality jobs in Dane County.
MDC’s partnership with the City’s CDBG program and with Community Banks in its Venture Debt Fund has allowed MDC to finance over 450 companies in Dane County including Nordic Consulting, TomoTherapy, Willy St Co-Op, Monty’s Blue Plate Diner, PerBlue Entertainment, ImageMover, Networked Insights, Phoenix Nuclear, Invenra, and AstoCT