WPS Health Solutions earns Energy Star® award for Nordby Building

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Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions earns Energy Star^® award for Nordby Building

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 15, 2020—The Nordby Building on WPS Health Solutions’ Madison campus has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star^® certification for 2020.

“We’re honored to earn the Energy Star for superior energy performance for the second time in two years—for the Corporate Center in 2019 and now for the Nordby Building,” said Ken Roseth, Vice President of Facility Operations. “Saving energy is just one of the ways we show our community we care, and that we’re committed to doing our part to protect the environment and public health, both today and for future generations.”

Energy Star certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25% of buildings nationwide, based on weather-normalized source energy use that factors in occupancy, hours of operation, and other key metrics, according to the EPA.

On average, Energy Star certified buildings and plants use 35% less energy, generate 35% fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and are less expensive to operate than similar buildings across the nation.

Recent energy-saving improvements in the Nordby Building include LED lighting retrofits, and scheduling and optimization of air handlers and associated support equipment.

About WPS Health Solutions

WPS Health Solutions is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions) has been based in Madison, Wis., for more than 70 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

(Exterior photo of the Nordby Building and Energy Star logo are attached.)

Stoughton Trailers to Add 300 New Positions

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Contact:
Ron Jake
Stoughton Trailers
608.877.8601
rjake@stoughtontrailers.com

Amy Mertz
Brick Road PR
608.220.9815
amy@brickroad-pr.com

Stoughton Trailers to Add 300 New Positions

STOUGHTON, Wis. (September 16, 2020) — Management at Stoughton Trailers, LLC, a global leader in transportation equipment, has announced plans to hire 300 new employees for entry-level, skilled labor and professional positions in its Stoughton and Brodhead facilities this fall.

“Current and projected business is strong at Stoughton Trailers,” said President and CEO Bob Wahlin. “We’ve secured a significant number of new orders from some of our larger, well-known trucking fleets, and we’ve gained market share. We’re expecting substantial growth in 2021. The time is right to build our workforce back up so we can meet the growing demand for the highest-quality semi-truck trailers on the road today.”

Immediate and anticipated entry-level and skilled positions are available in assembly, welding, material control and maintenance. Professional openings include engineering, quality, supply chain, information technology, human resources, sales/marketing and accounting roles. Visit stojobs.com for a complete list of employment opportunities.

Stoughton Trailers has adjusted the interview process to provide flexibility for applicants while adhering to public health guidelines. Stoughton Trailers’ Environmental Health and Safety team has put numerous measures into place to prevent COVID-19 from spreading and to maximize safety in the workplace. Employees are required to wear masks while on the premises, many work areas have been modified to maintain proper social distance, and breaks are staggered to limit the number of staff in break rooms. Staff are also subject to pre-shift temperature checks and are instructed to stay home in the presence of illness symptoms or if in direct contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

About Stoughton Trailers
Stoughton Trailers is a top 10 international supplier of semi-truck trailers. The Wisconsin-based, family-owned company designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of dependable semi-truck trailers used for over-the-road trucking, as well as agricultural trailers and other specialty transportation equipment. It provides one-stop build, finance, rental and fleet management solutions through world-class responsiveness and design value. For more information, visit StoughtonTrailers.com.

29 interns at WPS Health Solutions complete first-ever virtual program

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Contact:
DeAnne Boegli, Vice President of Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

29 interns at WPS Health Solutions complete first-ever virtual program

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 10, 2020—With many businesses around the nation canceling, postponing, or shortening their summer internships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 12-week program at WPS Health Solutions was held virtually, concluding at the end of August.

The WPS class of 2020 had 29 interns working remotely across nine states.

The program was led by Corporate Recruiter Devon Witt and Talent Acquisition Director Tina Wallace. Although the goals remained steadfast, the experience was very different.

Every year, the interns are tasked with a Pay it Forward project—something they can leave for the next class of interns or other employees at WPS. In mid-August, this year’s interns presented their final project to their teams to close out the summer.

The 2020 focus was on improving the remote work program. They focused on topics such as Office Set-Up, Citrix, Microsoft Teams, the Service Portal and Help Desk, and Team Engagement. Splitting into five teams, they tackled each element, then came together with a robust set of resources and tools for WPS employees and future interns.

“We hope that all of this information and our work this summer will be helpful in one way or another while WPS continues to primarily work remotely and for future remote employees after the pandemic is over,” said Gabby Evans, who interned with the Corporate Events and Community Relations team.

The Pay it Forward project was just one part of the internship program. WPS interns focused on:

• Gaining skills in their functional area of study.
• Gaining exposure to a corporate culture through professional development trainings hosted by the Talent Development team, Executive Speaker Series, as well as day-to-day meetings.
• Gaining project-management and team-building skills by working on the Pay it Forward project.
• Gaining public speaking and leadership skills by presenting their projects to their managers and the executive team.

“This year’s group of interns consistently went above and beyond in their internship projects. Being college students, they are familiar with learning and working in a virtual environment and ended up teaching us how to work more efficiently in a remote setting through research and the documentation they created,” Witt said. “I could not be more impressed with the creativity, attention to detail, and perseverance they demonstrated this summer.”

About WPS Health Solutions

WPS Health Solutions is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions) has been based in Madison, Wis., for more than 70 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

EUA Announces Growth in Leadership Team

MILWAUKEE, WI, September 9th, 2020 — John Chapman will be joining EUA’s Board of Directors as Vice President (VP), augmenting the firm’s leadership team of Board Officers including Greg Uhen, CEO; Rich Tennessen, President; and Kristin Dufek, Vice President.

With this transition EUA is bolstering the leadership team to support the firm’s growth; strengthening their outlook and ability to undertake necessary and innovative firm-wide initiatives. “I welcome John’s partnership in leading the firm, he’s great at building meaningful relationships with clients and partners and I look forward to how he will influence the trajectory of EUA,” said Kristin Dufek, VP.

This will be an evolution and expansion of responsibilities for John, he will retain his Madison Studio Director role while leading firm-wide strategic initiatives and providing executive committee counsel. When John rejoined EUA as Madison Studio Director in 2019, he relocated and planted his roots in Madison, but is not new to the market, having previously lived in Madison for nine years. Since taking on this role, he has embraced EUA’s Madison studio culture, the local community, and EUA’s commitment to delivering quality service. When asked about the promotion, Chapman said “It’s rewarding to be part of an environment surrounded by talented and hardworking people who have a passion for inspirational design, which supports people to perform at their best.”

John has spent a cumulative 14 years of his career dedicated to helping EUA strategically expand and grow. He exemplifies professionalism, design expertise and leadership; and is a key contributor to projects across multiple markets, assisting with the firm’s mission of elevating people’s potential.

Rich Tennessen, EUA President shared, “At EUA we are committed to providing great architectural design; John has a proven track record in this area and in the role of Vice President he will have greater influence on our firm’s level of design. He also has a great business acumen; I look forward to the impact he will make across EUA’s markets in not only his current Madison leadership position but also in this enhanced role.”

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Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is best known for designing environments that elevate people’s potential. More than 200 employees in Milwaukee, Madison and Denver demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the markets, communities and clients they serve. The respected 113-year old firm specializes in several markets including education, workplace, healthcare, senior living, student housing, mixed-use, entertainment and science + technology. For additional information, please visit the firm’s website at eua.com.

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If you would like more information, please contact:

Megan Kocchi, Marketing Leader, at 414.298.2204 or megank@eua.com.

A headshot of John can be found here: https://eua.openasset.com/Page/Download?code=985e643302f6ccb371afebdea4d4f6a

Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is best known for designing environments that elevate people’s potential. More than 200 employees in Milwaukee, Madison and Denver demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the markets, communities and clients they serve. The respected 113-year old firm specializes in several markets including education, workplace, healthcare, senior living, student housing, mixed-use, entertainment and science + technology. For additional information, please visit the firm’s website at eua.com.

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If you would like more information, please contact:

Megan Kocchi, Marketing Leader, at 414.298.2204 or megank@eua.com.

A headshot of John can be found here: https://eua.openasset.com/Page/Download?code=985e643302f6ccb371afebdea4d4f6a3

Suttle-Straus Announces Webinar on Omnichannel Marketing Campaigns

Suttle-Straus, a commercial printing and marketing services provider in Waunakee, is hosting a complimentary webinar titled “Your Back-to-Business Omnichannel Marketing Campaign.”

The Suttle-Straus team has been strategizing and putting together new solutions to help you get “back to business” for the end of the year. Join us for an exciting webinar where you can learn how to easily execute an omnichannel marketing campaign combining direct mail, email, social media and web retargeting for accelerated results!

Our new Connected Mail solution brings you the benefits of integrating direct mail with digital marketing without big spends in time or money. The result is 23-46% higher response over direct mail alone.

Learn about the 7 technologies you can add on to your direct mail in one streamlined omnichannel campaign package. All channels will play off of one another to create a marketing powerhouse at one of the most cost-effective price points on the market to deliver results. Your back-to-business campaign includes:

1. Mail Tracking
2. Informed Delivery Emails
3. Social Media Follow Up Retargeting
4. Google Ad Follow-Up Retargeting
5. Social Matching to Facebook and Instagram Profiles
6. Call Tracking and Recording
7. Lead Match

Want your website to work harder for you through the end of 2020? We’ll also show you how you can create a mailing list from your website visitors to create a retargeting mailing list, without them having to take any action or give you their contact information so you can follow up with customers that have shown interest.

We’ll track and report on all of the above through a transparent dashboard so you can see firsthand your marketing dollars at work – accelerating your response, customer engagement and business.

Join us for this free 45-minute webinar to see how you can use the new Suttle-Straus Connected Mail service to increase brand awareness and conversion in the most cost-effective way possible to accelerate your 4th quarter results. Only 100 spots are available, you don’t want to miss this!

Your Back-to-Business Omnichannel Marketing Campaign
Speaker: The Suttle-Straus Direct Mail Team
Date/Time: Sept 24, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Cost: Complimentary
Register here: https://www.suttle-straus.com/backtobusiness

About Suttle-Straus (www.suttle-straus.com)
Suttle-Straus provides comprehensive marketing solutions including creative design, mailing, fulfillment, distribution, displays, signage, promotional products, conventional and digital printing. Our S4 Marketing Resource Center print-on-demand technology advances the execution speed of local marketing for distributed networks. Through long-term, collaborative client partnerships, Suttle-Straus delivers marketing solutions that help our customers win.