S.C. Swiderski, LLC Expands Leasing Department

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Jacqui Miller
Real Estate and Marketing Manager
jmiller@scswiderski.com 715-693-7823

S.C. Swiderski, LLC Expands Leasing Department

Mosinee, WI – S.C. Swiderski, LLC is proud to announce three additions to the Leasing Department. The Leasing Department oversees the management of S.C. Swiderski’s real estate portfolio which includes multi-family properties the company has built throughout Wisconsin. Two additional apartment communities are currently under construction in Rice Lake and Wausau. Numerous sites are in the acquisition and pre-development phases for multi-family construction.

Leasing Department Manager Kari Kussow said, “Our department is committed to providing our tenants with a great experience. I am very pleased to have these three talented individuals in my department with their strong focus on customer service.”

Lori Minnihan was promoted to Leasing Assistant. Lori joined the company as a receptionist and recently moved into her new position. In her new role, she is the first point of contact for tenants. She also processes rental applications and maintains records for the department. Lori has twenty years of customer service experience.

Jerry Bruss joined the company as Site Manager of Willow Estates in Plover. Willow Estates was built in 2012 and contains 140 apartment homes. Jerry has a business degree from Madison Area Technical College and two years of experience in customer service and management.

Ali Montalbano was named Leasing Assistant and Site Manager. She manages four Central Wisconsin apartment sites. She also handles tenant communication and administrative tasks in the corporate office. Ali has three years of experience in property management and is pursuing her degree in business and property management.

The Leasing Department is part of the Property Management Division at S.C. Swiderski which includes a full service maintenance and grounds keeping for their real estate portfolio.

About S.C. Swiderski, LLC: S.C. Swiderski is a comprehensive construction and real estate investment company. The Construction Division provides complete planning, architectural and landscape design, excavation and construction services. The Real Estate Division acquires property and develops plans for the portfolio which includes multifamily, commercial, retail and resort properties as well as commercial, residential, waterfront and recreational land. The Property Management Division handles the professional management, grounds keeping and maintenance of their portfolio.

S.C. Swiderski is expanding and actively pursuing opportunities for acquisition and investment in the Midwest. scswiderski.com

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Wisconsin Bank & Trust Presents Over $25,000 Donation to Madison-Based Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc.

Wisconsin Bank & Trust presented a donation of $25,388.05 to Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc. as a result of the bank’s Pink Ribbon Debit Card Program. The donation, made earlier this month, is the bank’s fifth annual donation to Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, a Wisconsin-based non-profit that supports women at all stages of breast cancer through retreat programs and education held throughout the state. Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation recently celebrated its 20^th year in operation.

Since the Pink Ribbon Debit Card program launched in 2012, Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s customers have made millions of “swipes” of their debit cards, each time generating a donation. This year’s donation is the largest yet, as a result of more customers selecting and using Pink Ribbon Debit cards, which are available free with all Wisconsin Bank & Trust checking accounts. There is no cost to customers.

“We’ve been honored to support Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation since the inception of this innovative program,” said Jill Mack, a Private Banker with Wisconsin Bank & Trust, who also volunteers her time as board chair of Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc. “I am honored to have a special perspective as both a board member at Breast Cancer Recovery and also a member of the Wisconsin Bank & Trust staff. The message I’d most like to deliver to the bank’s customers is how incredibly appreciated—and needed—these donations are.”

Megan Purtell, Executive Director of Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc., said, “We cannot thank Wisconsin Bank & Trust and its customers enough. Over the past five years—including this year’s record-breaking contribution—we have been fortunate to receive over $69,000 in donations thanks to the Pink Ribbon Debit Card program. We are enormously grateful to put those dollars to work to benefit women in need. We also thank Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s executive team and staff for their support.”

Wisconsin Bank & Trust staff presented this year’s donation to Breast Cancer Recovery during the organization’s annual “Party on the Pier” fundraiser held at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison. Pictured below are Kevin Tenpas, CEO and President of Wisconsin Bank & Trust; Erin Jacobson, Madison Banking Center Manager; Jill Mack, Private Client Services and Chairman of the Board of Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation; and Megan Purtell, Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation Executive Director.

About Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation
Breast Cancer Recovery’s flagship program, Infinite Boundaries® retreats, are based on the belief that the journey to recovery and healing involve s the whole woman, mind and body. Retreats are designed to help women find inner strength and experience the hope needed to live each day beyond the boundaries of breast cancer. Survivors have the opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding their breast cancer, gather information, and experience and enjoy the company of new-found “sisters” in healing environments. Special care is taken in choosing scenic, natural settings because we believe that healing can be found in nature. Please visit our website to find more information: www.bcrecovery.org.

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 Financial USA, Inc. is a diversified financial services company with assets exceeding $8 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 109 banking locations serving 87 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California. Additional information about Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is available at www.htlf.com.

MDC’s New Housing Unit: The Mifflander

The Madison Development Corporation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Mifflander, a 46 unit affordable high quality housing development in downtown Madison, is open to our tenants as of June 1, 2017.  
 
The four story building, located at 431 W. Mifflin Street was dedicated to former MDC President Frank Staniszewski by the MDC Board of Directors on May 24^th. Staniszewski served as MDC’s President from 1985 through 2016. 
 
 “The Mifflander is a perfect example of employment based market and affordable housing in a vibrant downtown setting” said Ron Trachtenberg, MDC Board Chair.
 
MDC Board & Housing Committee Member Stu Levitan said, “The Dane County Housing Authority and Monona State Bank were great partners, providing the financing to help make the Mifflander affordable for the working people of Madison.” 
 
“I am proud of MDC’S contribution of this beautiful, quality affordable housing to the City and downtown. I’m happy that it has been well-received by our neighbors and glad to cap off my career with this successful project,” said Staniszewski, who served as the MDC President for 31 years.
 
Madison Development Corporation is a non-profit 501c3 whose mission is to provide quality, affordable housing in the Madison area and to provide funding for hard to finance businesses. MDC was founded in 1977 through a grant from the City of Madison under the leadership of Mayor Paul Soglin.
 
Over the past 40 years MDC has acquired or built a portfolio of 253 affordable apartments. These units are located in the greater Madison area and are intended for low and moderate income residents.
 
MDC has also provided financing for over 400 businesses, totaling more than $20 million in loans issued. Our financing helped create 4,500+ jobs in Madison and Dane County most of which pay at least twice the federal minimum wage.  Companies that MDC has financed include TomoTherapy, Willy Street Co-Op, Barrymore Theatre, NeuWave Medical, Stemina Biomarker, Monty’s Blue Plate, Nordic Consulting and Union Cab.  
 
Contact: Lorrie Heinemann, MDC President 608-256-2799 X 212. Photos provided upon request. Lorrie@mdcorp.org

Jennifer Vanderlip Promoted to Senior Private Client Risk Executive

Jennifer Vanderlip was recently promoted to Senior Private Client Risk Executive at M3 Insurance. Specializing in property and casualty insurance for individuals, her primary role is to place insurance products and counsel existing clients in the areas of property, liability, auto, and umbrella coverage. Jennifer designs solutions for clients and provides ongoing consultation ensuring that their coverage continues to keep pace as their needs evolve.

Jennifer joined M3 in 2012, bringing with her over 11 years of industry experience. She has a strong knowledge base and understanding of clients’ needs and expectations. Her expertise with high net worth clients has helped the Personal Lines division of M3 continue to grow and expand its coverage offerings.

Jennifer holds property and casualty, health, and life licenses in the State of Wisconsin. She holds non-resident property and casualty licenses in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Florida. She has also obtained her Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) designation, and is one of only 32 professionals who hold this designation nationwide.

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About M3

M3 Insurance offers insight, advice and strategies to help clients manage risk, purchase insurance and provide employee benefits. We are committed to being experts in both the products we represent and the industries we serve. Our people advance M3’s competitive advantage in the marketplace, and our focus on community builds better places to live and work. M3 is consistently ranked a top 100 broker in America.

NGL and Alliant Energy are building futures together

On a hot and steamy nearly 90 degree day, 120 employees from Alliant Energy and National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) traded in their desk jobs for hard hats and hammers to build two Habitat for Humanity of Dane County homes that will eventually be located in Fitchburg and Sun Prairie.

On June 15, the volunteers worked with the future homeowners to build the interior and exterior walls. It was exciting for Luz and her son, Omar, to build the panels for their future home that they will share with Luz’s mother on Sweet Grass Drive in Sun Prairie. Before the family can move into their home, they will learn about house maintenance, finance and put in 375 sweat equity hours, including volunteering at the Habitat ReStore, participating in builds and home ownership educational classes. Their anticipated move in date is April 2018.

Alliant Energy hosted the frame up and worked the first shift of the day. NGL arrived for the second shift with the mission to finish building the panels and assemble the walls. Within no time, the walls were constructed for both homes.

“This is our second year participating in a Habitat frame up and it’s become a volunteer opportunity that so many employees look forward to,” said Elizabeth Kirchstein, NGL corporate giving administrator. “NGL and our employees are very involved in the community both through volunteerism and financial support. Partnering with Alliant to build a Habitat home lets our employees give back and feel connected to the community. It’s a remarkable experience watching and being a part of someone’s new home as it takes shape.”

A focus of Alliant Energy Foundation is to improve the quality of life for people in its communities. “We are so glad to have an opportunity to host the Habitat for Humanity frame ups the last few years,” said Julie Bauer, executive director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “Working alongside the family that will live in the house means a lot to our employees and makes for a great day.”

At the end of the build, everyone walked through the home to see where the living room, kitchen, bedrooms are located. Volunteers signed their well wishes on the panels and then loaded the completed panels onto a truck destined for their future home sites.

“A huge thank you to National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy for representing the heart, soul and muscle behind Habitat’s work,” said Valerie Johnson, Habitat for Humanity of Dane County CEO. “We’re deeply grateful for every volunteer who shares our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.”

In addition to a down payment and monthly mortgage payments, Habitat homeowners are required to put in 325-375 hours in sweat equity toward the building of their home. Habitat homes are more affordable because they are financed with affordable, no interest loans.

About Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Inc.

For 30 years, Habitat for Humanity of Dane County has partnered with more than 260 families to build decent, affordable homes in Dane County. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity builds with people in need regardless of race or religion and welcomes all volunteers and supporters. Learn more by calling 608.255.1549 or visit www.habitatdane.org. 

About Alliant Energy

Alliant Energy serves approximately 950,000 electric customers and 410,000 natural gas customers. The mission is to deliver the energy solutions and exceptional service that customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Learn more at www.alliantenergy.com. 

About National Guardian Life Insurance Company

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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