Dane County Credit Union Announces the Appointment of New Chair to Board of Directors

Madison, WI — After serving on Dane County Credit Union’s Board of Directors for 20 years, 9 of the those being the Chair, Joe Guastella, has retired from the board. Jeff Heil, who has served on the board for the past 8 years, most recently as Vice Chair, was appointed by the board to succeed Mr. Guastella as the new Chair.

“It has been a great honor serving on the board and representing the members of Dane County Credit Union,” said Guastella. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished at this credit union over the years. I am confident in Jeff’s leadership and vision to continue making a positive difference for our members and our community.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Heil said: “I’m honored to accept the Chair of the Board appointment and look forward to continuing our credit union’s vision to provide our members with financial solutions to improve their lives.”

In addition to the newly appointed Chair, other appointed officer positions include: Theola Carter as Vice Chair, Cody Davies as Secretary, and J. McLellan as Treasurer.

About Dane County Credit Union
Dane County Credit Union, a $200 million, full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative, serves everyone who lives or works in Dane County and the surrounding counties. Dane County Credit Union currently has 4 branches in the Madison area with 20,000 members. To learn more, visit www.dccu.us.

Property Owner, Urban Land Interests, Invests in Cutting-Edge Air Quality System

Test results demonstrate a 99.4% kill rate against SARS-COV-2 (COVID19) using a Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) system

DOWNTOWN MADISON, WI – To make people feel safe and more comfortable returning to work in Downtown Madison, Urban Land Interests, has invested in a Global Plasma Solutions (GPS) powered Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) system for its downtown Class-A office buildings. This technology will dramatically improve the indoor air quality in ULI’s portfolio. Testing results released by Innovative Bioanalysis on June 2, 2020 demonstrate a 99.4% kill rate of SARS-COV-2 (COVID19) when using Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization technology. 

Around the globe, there is a renewed focus on indoor air quality because of the COVID-19 pandemic. ULI carefully considered a number of alternatives including HEPA filtration, UV lights, and general air purification systems to improve the quality of indoor air in our office buildings  

Urban Land Interests chose to invest in needlepoint bi-polar ionization technology, which has been developed and brought to market by Global Plasma Solutions a leader in the indoor air quality solutions market.  Needlepoint bipolar ionization (NBPI) is revolutionizing the clean air industry, and ULI feels the technology is the best in the market to deliver an unprecedented level of air quality in its Class-A office buildings.  The equipment produces electrically charged molecules creating an ionization field within the air stream that migrates throughout occupied spaces to kill viruses, bacteria, allergens and mold spores.  The ionization field also causes dust particles to agglomerate into larger particles which can then be filtered out of the air stream by existing filtration systems. UW Hospital and clinics have also recently installed NBPI technology to kill virus and other pathogens.

As a market leader in Downtown Madison commercial real estate, ULI is investing in this innovative technology with the goal of delivering the highest-level indoor air quality as its Tenants and their guests return to work.  ULI is collaborating with restaurant tenants within its portfolio with the same goal.  Initial restaurant partners include; L’Etoile, Graze, Lucille, Tavernakaya, and Capital Take-out.  ULI is also investigating how to install this innovative technology in its residential properties.

About Urban Land Interests

Urban Land Interests (ULI) develops, manages, operates and invests in real estate with the perspective of long-term owners committed to improving the value of every building. We build long-term relationships with our tenants by providing services that anticipate and meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Urban Land Interests has developed and currently manages over 1,360,000 rentable square feet of office and retail space in downtown Madison, primarily located on the Capitol Square.  Of this total, approximately 250,000 square feet is retail, restaurant, bank and service space.

ULI owned properties with installed GPS Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) systems

US Bank Plaza
33 East Main, at Block89
10 East Doty, at Block89
One East Main, at Block89
Tenney Plaza
44 East Mifflin
25 West Main
Pressman Apartments
Fire Station No.2

Initial Participating Restaurants
Graze
L’Etoile
Lucille
Tavernakaya
Capital Take Out

Installation Partner
1901 Inc. Brady Farrell – 1901 Inc. is a world-class HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical contractor serving customers all across Wisconsin and the Midwest

Resources

GPS WEBSITE: https://globalplasmasolutions.com/

GPS TECH OVERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oHHN5drXmU

GPS PARTICULATE REDUCTION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcEYG5qy1h4

Media Contact:

Press Inquiries-
Emily Mehl
Urban Land Interests
t: (608) 692-3525
emehl@ULI.com

Technical Inquires –
David Perretz
Urban Land Interests
t: (608) 441-7563
dperretz@ULI.com

New logo and brand revealed at National Guardian Life Insurance Company

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) has always been a creator of connection and promoter of people.

“For more than a century NGL has been a leader in the insurance industry. We believe in providing insurance solutions that link people to the right products and partners for life’s journey. Our purpose is to help people face life’s financial challenges with confidence, dignity and grace,” said Jessica Grann, NGL Chief of Staff and Vice President of Brand and Corporate Communications.

Greater focus and new purpose

NGL has utilized the “tree of life” logo since 1965 when it was originally created. It has been a strong logo, however with NGL’s renewed purpose and focus, a modern brand that resonated with partners and policyholders was created.

Several logos were developed and tested using Implicit Association Testing to determine which logos appeared to be more reliable, inviting, authentic, experienced and innovative. After additional testing by agents and policyholders, NGL’s new logo was selected.

“Testing several logos and selecting one that represents NGL’s values has been a valuable process. We chose a logo and messaging that promotes the ideas and values of NGL as a reliable, trustworthy leader who will be there for partners, policyholders and employees when they need it most,” said Jessica Grann, NGL Chief of Staff and Vice President of Brand and Corporate Communications.

Throughout the upcoming year NGL will update its digital platforms, marketing materials, applications and building signage.

NGL’s branding and messaging may be changing but that doesn’t mean the company is abandoning its heritage. NGL is writing the next chapter in its story – a chapter that builds on the company’s promises, strengths and innovation.

About NGL

Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.

National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.

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WPS Health Solutions wins two silver Telly Awards for video

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

WPS Health Solutions wins two silver Telly Awards for video

MADISON, Wis.—June 8, 2020— WPS Health Solutions recently won two silver Telly Awards for a video produced for WPS Military and Veterans Health.

Winners were selected from 12,000 entries, which came from all 50 states and five continents. WPS stood in good company and high recognition with well-known enterprises. Microsoft, Nickelodeon, and NBC Comcast were among those receiving silver awards.

The winning video, titled “For Your Service,” features WPS’ long history of serving military personnel, veterans, and their families. Originally, the video was shown on the scoreboard at the 2019 Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Watch the award-winning video here.

Later, the WPS creative team edited the video for a 30-second television commercial for WPS Medicare Market Solutions.

WPS won in the Institutional/Corporate Image and Direct Marketing non-broadcast categories.

The award-winning segment was shot and edited by Nathan Redman and Erik Eichstadt, directed by Matthew Stanosz, and written by Wendy Hathaway.

“This was a wonderful project to work on. The multimedia team was able to collaborate with the events team on a major sponsorship. It’s an honor to represent the Military and Veterans Health business unit and highlight more than 70 years of WPS service,” says Matt Stanosz, Multimedia Supervisor.

“This is a very talented creative team, and combine that with a great story to tell, it’s a winning combination,” says WPS Creative Director Eric Roell. “So many people in our department worked on this project, and I’m proud that we’ve been recognized for the quality of our work.”

The team has won a total of 18 Telly Awards in the last five years.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television content of all origins.

 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.

Dane County Credit Union donates $20,000 to local non-profits

MADISON, WI – Several local non-profits are the benefactors of $20,000 in donations made by Dane County Credit Union. These donations help support organizations that are providing needed services for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in our community.

Organizations in Madison that are receiving a portion of the funds include:
• The River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Road, provides food, resources, and faith to build a stronger community.
• The Allied Food Pantry, 4619 Jenewein Road, Madison, is an emergency food pantry providing nutritious food for those in need.
• Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street, Madison, provides many programs to serve the needs of the community.
• The Road Home, 890 W. Wingra Drive, provides essential service to families who are experiencing homelessness.
• Centro Hispano, 810 West Badger Road, serves the Latino community with a variety of programs.

“Each of these organizations touches the lives of those in need within our communities,” said Shay Santos, President and CEO of Dane County Credit Union. “They provide necessary services and address real issues that are affecting people under our current circumstances, and we are grateful for all they do.”

Checks were delivered by DCCU staff to each organization while practicing proper physical distancing.

Donations provided are in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago COVID-19 Relief Program.

About Dane County Credit Union
Dane County Credit Union, a $200 million, full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative, serves everyone who lives or works in Dane County and the surrounding counties. Dane County Credit Union currently has 4 branches in the Madison area with 20,000 members. To learn more, visit www.dccu.us.