The QTI Group Announces Leadership Progression

The QTI Group (QTI) is excited to announce leadership progression. Jay Loewi who joined QTI in 1989 will progress from CEO to Chairman; Londa Dewey who joined QTI in 2007 will progress from President to CEO, and Tara Conger, who joined QTI in 2017, will progress from COO of QTI Human Resources to President.

Tara brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the complexities of human resources and is well-positioned to build on The QTI Group’s 63-year history of growth and success!  As COO of QTI’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO) business, Tara led record growth through service and technology advances.  Tara’s diverse background includes over thirteen years of experience in strategic human resources roles, including Vice President of Human Resources at Palmer Johnson Power Systems, as well as experience in sales and marketing.

In addition to the President role, Tara will continue to lead QTI’s PEO service offering. Tara states, “I am excited, humbled, and honored to lead the organization forward.  We all have amazing roles and what we do makes a difference in the lives of the candidates we place, the organizations we help, and the communities we serve.”

With QTI’s new leadership, the strategy will evolve around thoughtfully preparing and positioning the company for continued growth and success. Londa Dewey states, “Together as leaders and as an organization, we have a shared purpose of helping organizations reach their full potential through people.  The new decade is a great opportunity to create new energy and ensure we are well-aligned to provide the absolute best employee, candidate and client experience.”

The QTI Group Chairman Jay Loewi states, “It is critical to prepare and evolve our capabilities to help our clients adapt, grow and succeed.  This requires a strong leadership team to look into the future and deliver value through our capable QTI colleagues.”

About The QTI Group

Founded in 1957 as a small staffing agency, The QTI Group has grown to be a full-service, privately owned human resources firm.  QTI’s key service areas include staffing, professional, technical and executive search, HR Consulting and PEO. With a people first focus and a commitment to helping businesses reach their full potential through people, The QTI Group is headquartered in Madison, WI and has nine locations in Wisconsin and a sales office in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Cresa Completes Sale in Fitchburg to Bring Community to Former Industrial Property

Madison, WI – Cresa Madison finalized the sale of a former industrial manufacturing property in the City of Fitchburg. 3101 Fish Hatchery Road will now be redeveloped to a mixed-use building with retail, office and market rate apartments.

The property was previously occupied by All-Juice Midwest, and has been sold to Inventure Capital, LLC. The original 5.2 acre industrial use property, shuttered for the past three years, will be redeveloped to include 10,000 square feet of commercial space, a parking garage, and 160 apartments. Cresa was hired by the seller to search for buyers and oversee the sale of the property.

“We are pleased that we were able to find a reputable, new owner for this site,” says Matt Apter, Cresa Managing Principal. “This property sale was slightly more complicated due to issues with the current building conditions, environmental challenges that require cleanup, as well as the City of Fitchburg rezoning the area and wanting to take ownership of part of the property” Apter adds.

As part of the transaction, a portion of the original property will be dedicated to the City of Fitchburg for a road reconstruction project that will extend Traceway Drive, opening up adjacent farm land for future redevelopment. This is part of the City of Fitchburg’s long term vision to revitalize the Fish Hatchery Road corridor, including total reconstruction of the road itself and working with developers to increase the density and urban attraction of one of the oldest and highest traffic gateways to the South from downtown Madison.

“This is the first step in redeveloping another major urban corridor in the greater metro area. We’ve seen the exciting changes that are happening on East Wash, University, Park Street and other important corridors, bringing together a combination of housing density, local commercial and retail businesses and office to create dynamic urban centers,” says Michael Thorson of Inventure Capital. “City officials have an ambitious, forward-looking plan to reinvigorate Fish Hatchery Road and bring that vision to Fitchburg, and we are thrilled to be a part of it.”

“We have a long, outstanding relationship with Cresa, and this is the second complex infill site we’ve worked with them to acquire for redevelopment. We are impressed by their ability to patiently navigate complicated sales involving environmental, regulatory and governmental issues through to successful purchase,” adds Michael Thorson.

“It is satisfying to be a part of a project that is revitalizing the community,” adds Matt Apter. “Cresa is proud to be a part of these types of projects that are better for our community as a whole.”

Demolitions for the new development is underway, with final approvals and building construction slated to begin in March, for opening in June of 2021.

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About Cresa
Cresa is the world’s largest commercial real estate advisory firm that exclusively represents occupiers and specializes in the delivery of fully integrated real estate solutions.  Delivered across every industry, Cresa’s services include Consulting, Facilities Management, Global Portfolio Solutions, Investment Banking, Lease Administration, Location Strategy & Economic Development Incentives, Project Management, Transaction Management and Workplace Intelligence.  With over 1,000 employees in more than 80 offices globally, Cresa partners with occupiers everywhere. For more information, visit www.cresa.com/madison.

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The Alliance Board Selects its 2020 Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jennifer Austin, Director of Marketing and Product Development
Telephone 608.210.6639; E-mail: jaustin@the-alliance.org
www.the-alliance.org/news-and-press

THE ALLIANCE BOARD SELECTS ITS 2020 OFFICERS

MADISON, Wis. (February 20, 2020) ─ The Alliance board elected its officers for 2020 on February 6, 2020.

     The Alliance executive committee:

• Board Chair: Wendy Culver, chief human resources officer, Mead & Hunt, Madison, Wis.
• Vice Chair: Diana Clark, benefits manager, Promega Corporation, Madison, Wis.
• Executive Committee Member: Mick Gronewold, owner, Fehr Graham, Rockford, Ill.

Larry Pribyl, CFO of Trachte, retired in 2019 as chairman of The Alliance Board of Directors and his seat remains vacant.

The Alliance Board of Directors works together with staff to set the direction for The Alliance. The Alliance is an employer-owned not-for-profit health cooperative that moves health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality, and engaging individuals in their health. Its members include more than 275 self-funded employers and insurance trusts across the Midwest.

     Other board members for The Alliance includes:

• Richard Campbell, head of human resources, ABS Global, DeForest, Wis.
• Lisa Henke, risk/benefits manager, County of Walworth, Elkhorn, Wis.
• Brad Olm, vice president of human resources, Gordon Flesch Company, Inc., Madison, Wis.
• Craig Parsons, president, Palmer Johnson Power Systems, Sun Prairie, Wis.
• Kyle Reading, president, Spuncast, Watertown, Wis.
• Shirley Reif, secretary-treasurer, Crest Foods Company, Inc., Ashton, Ill.
• Jake Nolin, director of human resources, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Rice Lake, Wis.

To learn more about The Alliance Board, please visit: https://the-alliance.org/about-the-alliance/board-of-directors

Capitol Bank Hires Matt Roegner as Senior Vice President Commercial Lending

Madison, WI (February 20, 2020): Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Roegner as Senior Vice President Commercial Lending. Matt’s nearly 35 years of banking experience spans Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois, allowing him to become an expert in commercial lending and treasury management. Matt is especially adept with commercial lending in the areas of owner-occupied real estate, income-producing real estate, inventory/equipment financing and asset-based lending. His resume includes managing a team of over 300 employees and a loan portfolio of over $225 million. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Iowa and has completed the Graduate School of Banking. He is also a graduate of the Kellogg School of Business in Executive Business Management & Leadership.

“Matt has an impressive amount of experience. We look forward to utilizing his expertise on our talented and capable team of commercial lenders,” said Thompson.   

Matt’s community involvement has included Rockford Area Economic Development Commission, Rockford Leadership, Rockford Local Development Corporation, Growth Dimensions Economic Development, Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford Pro-Am, Stateline United Way, Stateline YMCA, School District of Beloit and Stateline Youth Sports Association.

Matt’s hobbies include hunting, skiing, golfing and spending time with his family. He especially enjoys traveling in support of his three adult children and their athletic endeavors.

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.

CEC Receives National Excellence in Business Award from National Systems Contractors Association

Hiawatha, IA (Feb. 19, 2020) – Communications Engineering Company (CEC), a nationally recognized technology systems integrator, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) with an Excellence in Business award in the category of Differentiating Strategies.

The company has aligned the sales organization to concentrate on customer-driven initiatives allowing CEC’s sales professionals to focus on one-on-one support across technology suites. Customers enjoy one point of contact for audio, video, fire & security, IT, healthcare communications, and two-way communications solutions. World class technology service and support is available locally across their footprint in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

“This new sales strategy not only provides our customers with a better experience, but also prepares us for long-term, sustained growth,” stated CEC Vice President of Sales Tyler Ebnet. “Our dedication to customer-focused selling also helps us create new services and solutions to better support the way our clients work, including our new Managed Systems Program (MSP), which rolled out in January 2020.”

By packaging the latest technology into an affordable monthly subscription across a three-year term, the Managed Systems Program offers a built-in refresh cycle so customers can stay current with technology.

NSCA also recognized Ebnet with a 2020 Randy Vaughan Founder’s Award, which is granted to a select number of professionals across the country who hold management or decision-making roles within a commercial integration firm.

CEC will be recognized along with five other integration firms for its Excellence in Business award at NSCA’s 22^nd annual Business & Leadership Conference, held Feb. 26-28, 2020, in Irving, Texas.

To learn more about CEC and its dedication to the customer experience, visit www.cecinfo.com.

About CEC
With offices in the Midwest serving local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications. Focused on creating world class technology experiences, the CEC team partners with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com.

About NSCA
The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry. NSCA is a powerful advocate for all who work within the low-voltage industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers, and other allied professionals. 

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For more information:
Angie Worrell, Director of Marketing
aworrell@cecinfo.com or 319-294-9000