M3 Welcomes Paul Klein as Senior Risk Manager

Paul Klein recently joined M3 Insurance as a Senior Risk Manager. Specializing in property and casualty, Paul will work with clients to develop risk management strategies, conduct job site safety assessments and training, and help design and implement programs to reduce liability exposures. In addition, he provides disaster recovery support to avoid business interruptions. Paul comes to M3 with over 15 years of prior experience in industrial hygiene, safety services, and property & casualty insurance consulting.

Paul is a long-time member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), both national and local (Chicago) section affiliation. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and has also presented professional posters at the American Industrial Hygiene conference & expo (AIHce).

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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.

Kevin Hess to retire from TDS Telecom after thirty-three years

Madison, Wis. (April 6, 2017) — TDS Telecom (TDS^®) President and CEO Dave Wittwer announces the retirement of senior executive, Kevin Hess. Hess is the executive vice president of Government and Regulatory Affairs at TDS Telecom. He intends to retire at the end of 2017, after serving the company for the past thirty-three years.

“I have truly enjoyed working with Kevin throughout his entire career at TDS. I will sincerely miss his guidance, his strong forward-looking leadership, and his commitment to making the company the best it could possibly be,” states Wittwer.

Drew Petersen, currently vice president of External Affairs and Communications, was named as Hess’ replacement. Petersen will assume the leadership role of the Government and Regulatory department later this year following a collaborative transition period during the next few months.

Hess joined TDS Telecom in April 1984, arriving from Kiesling Associates where he spent eight years in public accounting—with TDS Telecom as one of his key clients. Since joining TDS, Kevin has held a number of different positions within the Government and Regulatory area, and recently added leadership responsibilities for Human Resources and Legal Affairs. He also serves as the TDS Telecom Data Privacy Officer.

Externally, Kevin has made tremendous contributions on behalf of the company and the communications industry, regularly being recognized by his peers and policymakers for his institutional knowledge and policy expertise. He was appointed by the FCC to serve three terms (1997 – 2006) on the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors.

Kevin is the current Chair of the Independent Telephone and Telecommunications Alliance (ITTA) Board and served in many other board and committee capacities at both state and national levels. Kevin is also the immediate past president of the Olbrich Botanical Society Board in Madison, Wis.

Wittwer adds, “His presence will be missed within our organization; however, he has done what every great leader should do— prepare for a solid succession. I’m confident his team is positioned for long-term success.”

Clear the Rack 25% Off Sale at Nordstrom Rack!

What: Clear the Rack Sale – Extra 25% off all red tag clearance items

When: April 12th – 15th, 2017

Where: Nordstrom Rack, 7349 West Towne Way, Madison, WI 53719

Brad Duffy Receives Prestigious NCISS Award & Elected 1st VP of NCISS

Contact: Jennifer VanGenderen, Per Mar Security Services, 563-344-7313

Des Moines, Iowa — Brad Duffy, President of the Security Officer Division for Per Mar Security Services, was the recipient of the 2017 Wayne J. Wunder Memorial Award from the National Council of Investigation & Security Services. This award is voted on by NCISS members and presented to a member annually to recognize exceptional contributions to NCISS.  The primary purpose of the NCISS is to monitor and direct federal legislation that affects the security and investigation industry.

Duffy was presented with this award while attending the annual Hit the Hill conference in Washington D.C. where he joined other NCISS members to talk with members of Congress about national legislative and regulatory policies affecting the industry.  “The Wunder Award is named after a family who has been devoted to the mission of NCISS for decades. It represents integrity and dedication to the industry and it is an honor to receive the award,” said Duffy. Duffy has been a member of NCISS for five years, and currently serves as 2^nd Vice President of NCISS. Michael Duffy, his father and CEO of Per Mar Security Services, previously won this prestigious award for his contributions to NCISS.

Also, while attending the Hit the Hill conference, Brad Duffy was elected 1^st Vice President for the National Council of Investigations & Security Services for the 2017/2018 year. “NCISS is the leading voice in Washington D.C. for the security and investigations industry. It is humbling to be elected 1st Vice President and I look forward to continuing to help lead NCISS and serve our industry,” said Duffy.

About Per Mar Security Services

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,400 team members, operating in 23 locations throughout Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including guard services, mobile patrol, electronic security, smart home automation, fire alarms, monitoring services, investigative services and pre-employment services. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.

CEC Launches New Website Design for an Improved Customer Experience

Hiawatha, IA (April 5, 2017) – CEC (Communications Engineering Company), a nationally recognized systems and technology integrator with locations in the Midwest, has launched a new website design at www.cecinfo.com, along with a new tagline: “The Experience Matters.”

To improve the customer experience and offer free education resources, the new design offers quick, easy access to essential technology information for CEC clients and technology decision makers.

The website redesign also reflects the customer-focused changes that CEC has made over the past year. In January 2016, the company announced a realignment that focuses on technology suites instead of one large company structure. One general manager oversees each of the five technology suites: audio/video (AV), IT, safety and security, structured cabling, and two-way communications. Newly created enterprise service groups offer client support through CEC’s Customer Support Center (CSC) and Project Management Office (PMO).

“By offering intuitive access to CEC’s solutions and services, along with many continuously updated industry resources, the CEC experience now extends to our website,” said Melissa Henderson, director of marketing, CEC. “We know that ‘The Experience Matters’ every time a client or potential customer interacts with us, and that includes the online experience as well.”

With new technology content that is consistently updated, CEC’s website redesign serves as a one-stop resource for sharing pertinent industry information, including white papers, case studies, B2B articles, and more. The website also provides helpful information about CEC’s technology solutions and partners, news, and events, as well as customer spotlights that showcase how technology can be used to solve a variety of business challenges.

About CEC
With offices in the Midwest to serve local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, IT, safety and security, structured cabling, and two-way communications. Focused on the customer experience, CEC partners with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. CEC has eight offices across the Iowa and Wisconsin metro areas: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, Des Moines, Dubuque, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Quad Cities, and Waterloo. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com.

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For more information:

Melissa Henderson, Director of Marketing and Business Development

mhenderson@cecinfo.com or 319-294-9000