CEC Announces Addition to Executive Leadership Team

Hiawatha, IA (July 31, 2017) – CEC, a nationally recognized systems and technology integrator, announces that Paul Novak has joined its leadership team as vice president of sales and marketing.

“We had an overwhelming response to this open position, and are very fortunate to have Paul join our team,” says Matt Dlouhy, CEC CEO. “Paul comes to CEC with decades of industry experience in three out of the five CEC technology suites (AV, IT, and safety/security), as well as a proven record of sales management success.”

“Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with several IT, video, safety, and unified communications technologies,” says Paul Novak, CEC vice president of sales and marketing. “This new position is a great way for me to bring my experiences together into one role that supports CEC’s customers, sales teams, and technology suites.”

Paul has been in the systems integration industry since 1986, most recently with BT Conferencing, serving as regional vice president of sales. Prior to BT Conferencing, Paul served in roles for Pelco and NCR Corporation, leading sales teams nationally and globally.

Paul will work from CEC’s Green Bay office, expanding CEC’s executive leadership presence in Wisconsin.

About CEC

With offices in the Midwest serving local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, safety and security, IT, structured cabling, and two-way communications. Focused on the customer experience, the CEC teams partner with clients to understand their business, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com or contact CEC at 800.377.0721.

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For more information:

Melissa Henderson, Director, Marketing & Business Development

mhenderson@cecinfo.com or 319-294-9000

Record Weekend at the Airport

Wisconsin Aviation hosted the EAA WWII B17 aircraft “Aluminum Overcast” the weekend of July 22nd.  The B17 sells rides in order to support the aircraft.  Four WWII veterans showed up for a ride. They had not been on a B17 since the war! Was amazing to be able to give them a ride at no cost.  That is why it is so important to support this amazing restored aircraft.   Rides to the general public were $475 per seat.  100 seats were purchased!  Way to go Madison!!!

Wisconsin Aviation, also provided helicopter rides that weekend.  Over 200 rides were given in a fully restored Bell 47 M*A*S*H helicopter.

That evening we had a big band hangar dance.  Just like back during WWII.  We had record attendance.

What a weekend at the Dane County Regional Airport.  Thank you Madison for all the support. Was so good to see all the folks that came out to their airport!

www.wisconsinaviation.com

University Book Store – Grand Opening (New Hilldale Location)

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Wisconsin Bank & Trust Welcomes Katie Lindquist as Mortgage Loan Originator

Wisconsin Bank & Trust is pleased to welcome Katie Lindquist as a Mortgage Loan Originator at the bank’s Main Banking Center in Madison. In this role, Lindquist’s focus will be on helping homebuyers looking to purchase and homeowners seeking a better financing solution.

Lindquist began her sales career in Madison over six years ago in the advertising and marketing arena. Prior to joining the knowledgeable team at Wisconsin Bank & Trust, she developed strong mortgage consulting and relationship skills over the four years she served as a Loan Officer with Great Midwest Bank. Lindquist graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she participated and held leadership roles in the sport of Women’s Lacrosse and the Omega chapter of Delta Gamma.

Lindquist also enjoys giving back to the community where she serves as a League Board Member for the Village of Shorewood Hills and a Fundraising Committee Member for both the Madison Children’s Museum and Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation. She also serves as a Regional Board Member for the Wisconsin Banker’s Association BOLT program (Building Our Leaders of Tomorrow).

Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s Main Banking Center is located at 119 Junction Road in Madison. Lindquist can be reached at 608.203.1204 or KLindquist@wisconsinbankandtrust.com.

About Wisconsin Bank & Trust

Wisconsin Bank & Trust (WBT), a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a business-focused community bank with assets of more than $1 billion. With eighteen banking centers and one mortgage loan origination office, Wisconsin Bank & Trust serves customers in the Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe and southwest areas of Wisconsin. WBT offers a wide range of personal and business banking, private client and mortgage lending services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinbankandtrust.com or call 608.203.1214. Wisconsin Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

About Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

Heartland is a diversified financial services company with assets exceeding $9.5 billion. The Company provides banking, mortgage, private client, investment, treasury management, card services, insurance, and consumer finance services to individuals and businesses. Heartland currently has 121 banking locations serving 88 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California.  Additional information about Heartland is available at www.htlf.com.

Stephanie Ek joins NGL as Vice President, Administration Services

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a mutual insurance company located in Madison, Wis., announced the appointment of Stephanie Ek as the new Vice President, Administration Services, effective July 10. Ek will oversee the policy administration services, claims, underwriting, agent support and customer services.

During the upcoming year Ek will be transitioning into her new role as she works with current Vice President, Director of Policy Administration, Janet Fosdick, who is retiring in 2018.

“Stephanie joins NGL with over 20 years of management experience in operations with an emphasis on employee engagement and customer care,” said Tim Heaton, Senior Vice President Strategic Services at NGL. “She will be leading initiatives related to implementing technological solutions within operations and staff development as NGL expands its services and products.”

Ek joins NGL from QBE where she was most recently, Vice President, Claims Transformation and Recovery. She has experience driving operational efficiencies to achieve corporate objectives, managing claims and customer call centers, as well as overseeing Third Party Administrators.

“I am honored to be a part of NGL. Because of their focus on the customer and employees while building financial strength and stability, the company has a long history of success and is positioned well for continued success in the future. I am passionate about customer service and employee engagement which makes NGL a natural fit for me.”

Ek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Nebraska Wesleyan University and an Associate’s in Claims through the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters.

About NGL

Since 1910, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a mutual insurance company, has been located 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 including specialty and student insurance. Additional 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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