Community Award, Promotions & Staffing Additions at Old National Bank

Old National Bank won the 2018 Community Business Volunteer Award today from the United Way of Dane County. Wisconsin Region CEO Len Devaisher accepted the award at the luncheon held at the Madison Concourse Hotel. 100 Black Men of Madison will receive $1,000 from the United Way of Dane County as part of Old National’s recognition for their work with 100 Black Men.

Old National has hired or added five new associates (photos attached) in the Madison office including:

Iliana Tcherneva, VP Private Banking
Kingsley Gobourne, AVP Community Outreach Officer
Karl Sachtjen to SVP, Commercial Relationship Manager
Tommy Olson to SVP, Commercial Banking Lead
Ginger Conroy to Sherman Banking Center Manager

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2018 Partners for Change Award presented to NGL

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) was presented with the 2018 Partners for Change Award by Madison-area Urban Ministry during their annual luncheon on April 24. NGL received the award in recognition of its commitment to support and address areas of need in the community.

Madison-area Urban Ministry (MUM) offers a variety of programs for individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system. MUM’s programs inspire hope for individuals returning to the Dane County community after incarceration. In addition, MUM supports families of those incarcerated through reading programs, family visit programs and mentoring programs.

Elizabeth Kirchstein, NGL Director of Corporate Giving, accepted the 2018 Partners for Change award and shared why NGL is committed to supporting the organization. “MUM provides an opportunity for people who are reentering our community from the prison system with valuable skills, hope and a future. MUM’s programs also help children whose parents are incarcerated. In fact, most of the people who are incarcerated are parents and MUM’s programs help keep incarcerated mothers and fathers connected to their children. It’s an organization that is truly making a life changing difference. NGL is grateful to be recognized for its support of MUM,” said Kirchstein.

NGL has supported MUM for approximately five years. Recently, NGL made a multi-year commitment totaling $75,000 to aid in the renovation of MUM’s Healing House. There are only 63 medical respites in the U.S. and the Healing House will be the first in Wisconsin. Scheduled to open fall 2018, Healing House will be an eight-bed facility, providing 24/7 recuperative care by medically trained staff and volunteers for up to 28 days for homeless children or family members to stay as they heal after surgery. The Healing House will also provide clients with three meals a day, child care assistance and case management to end the cycle of homelessness.

About Madison-area Urban Ministry

Founded in 1971, Madison-area Urban Ministry (MUM) has served as a voice for justice in our community for over four decades. For more information, visit www.emum.org.

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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Date:
April 26, 2018
Company:
National Guardian Life Insurance Company
Contact:
Maria Lubick
Phone:
608.443.5284
mdlubick@nglic.com

Bob Gleisner joins OneNeck IT Solutions as CFO

MADISON, Wis. (April 26, 2018) — Today, OneNeck® IT Solutions announces Bob Gleisner has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 25 years of experience at parent company Telephone and Data Systems (TDS®), Gleisner will now be responsible for managing OneNeck’s growth strategies and financial objectives. He will work out of the company’s office in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Coupled with his extensive experience leading the budget and forecasting process, Gleisner is an accomplished leader with a proven track-record when it comes to financial planning and analysis. Most recently, he led the Shared Services and Corporate Accounting department. Since joining TDS in 1991, Gleisner has made an impact in a variety of functions, including information technology services, project management, procurement, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management and operational strategy. He also spent time as an Adjunct Professor in Accounting at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.

“Bob is the right leader to direct our future growth strategies and help us deliver on our commitment to the OneNeck business,” stated Terry Swanson, president and CEO of OneNeck. “His familiarity with the TDS family of companies, combined with his deep industry experience, is of utmost value to our organization. His contributions are going to be instrumental in accelerating our efforts to meet our growth goals and achieving our financial objectives moving forward.”

Gleisner holds an MBA, a Master of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree — all with emphasis in accounting and finance — earned from Edgewood College, the University of Wisconsin – Madison and the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, respectively. In addition, Gleisner is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant.

OneNeck IT Solutions offers a full suite of hybrid IT solutions including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, enterprise application management, professional services and IT hardware. In addition, OneNeck has top-tier data centers providing local connectivity in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin. Find out more about the OneNeck leadership team.

NOTE / Media contact: Contact Cindy Tomlinson, Associate Manager – Public Relations | OneNeck IT Solutions | 608-664-4471 | cindy.tomlinson@oneneck.com

About OneNeck
OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., employs nearly 550 people throughout the U.S. The company offers hybrid IT solutions including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, enterprise application management, advanced IT services, hardware and local connectivity via top-tier data centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon and Wisconsin. OneNeck’s team of technology professionals manage secure, world-class, hybrid IT infrastructures and applications for businesses around the country. Visit oneneck.com.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company, provides wireless; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services to more than six million customers nationwide through its businesses U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions, and TDS Broadband Service. In 2018, TDS was recognized in Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. The TDS family of companies, which includes OneNeck, is listed at 190 out of 250 top employers in the U.S. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employs more than 9,900 people. Visit tdsinc.com.

Date:
April 26, 2018
Company:
TDS/OneNeck IT Solutions
Contact:
Cindy Tomlinson
Phone:
6086644471
cindy.tomlinson@tdstelecom.com

Honkamp Krueger & HKP announce five new partners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nicole Gantz, Marketing Partner, 563-556-0123, ngantz@honkamp.com

www.honkamp.com

Honkamp Krueger & HKP announce five new partners

Dubuque, Iowa (January 2, 2018) — Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. (HK) and its workforce management affiliate, HK Payroll Services, Inc. (HKP), have announced the addition of five new partners to the firm effective January 1, 2018.

Ryan Burbach, CPA, has been made a partner at HK. As a partner in decision support services, Ryan works with clients to develop a practical and effective business advisory model, involving data-driven decisions and the continuous improvement of business processes. Ryan earned a B.A. in accounting from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

Nicole Gantz has been made a partner at HK. As the marketing partner, Nicole is responsible for the marketing strategy and implementation of innovative marketing solutions for both HK and HKP. She also provides marketing consulting to assist businesses with their own marketing strategies and initiatives. Nicole earned a B.S. in business administration with a specialty in marketing from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. and an M.S. in management from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wis.

Sue Lawler, CPA, has been made a partner at HK. As an audit partner, Sue is responsible for overseeing audit team members, planning and reviewing client attestation engagements, presenting financial statements and other reports to clients, and researching new accounting pronouncements and auditing standards. Sue earned a B.A. in accounting from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Stacey May has been made a partner at HKP. As partner of the tax credit program, Stacey leads a highly-knowledgeable, customer service-focused team who actively pursues several federal and state employment tax credits for hundreds of businesses coast-to-coast. Stacey earned a B.S. in business administration with a specialty in marketing from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis.

Stephanie Mettille, CPA, has been made a partner of HK. As a partner, Stephanie assists businesses and individuals with tax planning, tax preparation, and general business consulting. She works with clients in a wide variety of industries including construction, real estate, automobile dealerships and manufacturers and has extensive experience with multi-state businesses. Stephanie earned a B.A. in accounting from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

About Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C.

Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. (HK) is a Top 100 CPA and business consulting firm in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest-growing Midwest-based firm (Accounting Today, 2017). HK has also been recognized as one of only 50 Best of the Best Accounting Firms in the U.S. (INSIDE Public Accounting 2015). The largest Iowa-based CPA firm, HK is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, with additional locations in Cedar Rapids and Davenport, Iowa, Geneseo, Ill., Madison and Platteville, Wis. In addition to the CPA practice, HK includes HK Financial Services (HKFS), HK Payroll Services (HKP) and the HK Alliance, which consists of CPA and business consulting firms throughout the U.S. sharing resources and best practices.

About HKP

HKP is the workforce management affiliate of Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. (HK), a Top 100 CPA and business consulting firm in the U.S. From hire-to-retire, HKP can take a lot off your plate for managing your human capital including payroll, HR & benefits, time & attendance, tax credits, HR consulting, ACA/benefits consulting and retirement plans. Through this full plate of human capital management solutions, and professional services offered by both HK and HKFS, HKP provides a convenient and effective one-partner solution for your business.

For more information, please visit www.honkamp.com or www.hkpayroll.com.

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Agrace to Offer New Volunteer Orientation, Grief Support Groups in February

Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking volunteers locally to support its nonprofit mission by working directly with hospice patients, or helping in roles that do not involve patient care. Needed most urgently are volunteers to make companionship visits with patients, and people who can provide specialized services for patients, such as hairstyling, hand massages, music performances or therapy dog visits.

In February, Agrace will offer orientation for new volunteers on Tuesday, February 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, February 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Agrace’s Madison campus. Before they attend orientation, prospective volunteers will complete an application and interview to discuss their skills and interests. Call (608) 327-7163 to register.

Also in February, Agrace will offer grief support groups at the new Agrace Grief Support Center, 2906 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg.

There is no cost for these groups for people whose family member had hospice care in the past 12 months. Fees can be lowered or waived for others, if needed. To ask about upcoming meeting dates, registration or fees, call Jody at (608) 327-7118 or go to agrace.org/griefgroups.

• Bridges Grief Support Group is for adults who are grieving a death. The group meets on Wednesdays, throughout the year. No pre-registration is needed.

• Meets 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., February 7 and February 21
• Meets 6 p.m.– 7:30 p.m., February 14 and February 28

• Journey Through Grief Support Group is a six-week series for adults who are grieving a death. It meets Thursdays, February 1 to March 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For registration and fee information, call Jody at (608) 327-7118 or go to agrace.org/griefgroups.

• Family Grief Support Program is for families with children aged 5 to 18 who are grieving a death. It meets every other week, on Tuesdays, all year long, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is included. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Jessie at (608) 327-7135 or go to agrace.org/griefgroups.

To request one-on-one grief support, call the Agrace Grief Support Center at (608) 327-7110.