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

Doyenne Hosts Its First Movie Night to Celebrate the Courage of Women Entrepreneurs

Contact:
Heather Wentler
Executive Director, Doyenne
608.620.3479 heather@thedoyennegroup.com

Doyenne Hosts Its First Movie Night to Celebrate the Courage of Women Entrepreneurs

Community Invited to Screening of “Dream, Girl” at Sundance Cinemas in Madison

Madison, WI — April 4 , 2017: Doyenne is hosting its first Movie Night, sponsored by Clark & Gotzler, at Sundance Cinemas as part of its FUNdraising event series.

“Our FUNdrasing events are opportunities for the larger community to engage with Doyenne in a ‘fun’ experience to promote women entrepreneurs within our community, learn about the organization and the work we do, and as a way to bring in funds for Doyenne to be able to continue to provide the excellent programming and coaching opportunities Doyenne organizes for women entrepreneurs,” said Heather Wentler, Co-founder & Executive Director, Doyenne.

Members of the Madison–area community are invited to gather together to support women entrepreneurs and participate in a screening of the film Dream, Girl. This movie examines the struggles and successes of women-owned businesses and entrepreneurship, and was selected as a must-see for members and those considering joining or supporting Doyenne. It provides an honest portrayal of the diverse experiences of women entrepreneurs from a variety of different backgrounds, highlighting their joys successes and challenges.

The event will provide participants with a relaxed evening of cocktails, popcorn, welcome by Doyenne leaders and screening of the movie. In addition, attendees can join a unique post-film discussion amongst three to four local entrepreneurs. The women selected for the panel will interview each other about specific themes of interest from the film in a real-time conversation.

“We are excited to share this film because it makes a strong case for why women’s entrepreneurship, and more specifically, why organizations to support the advancement of women’s entrepreneurship are critical. It highlights the challenges women face,” said Amy Gannon, Co-Founder & Director of Programming, Doyenne. “Doyenne works relentlessly, in Madison and beyond, to address these challenges and create opportunities for women entrepreneurs to thrive.”

Doyenne’s Movie Night will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Sundance Cinemas in Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets cost $20 per person and include free popcorn, movie screening and networking. Tickets at the door cost $30 per person. Discounted rates for students and groups of 5 and 10 attendees are also available.

For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.doyennegroup.org/event/special-doyenne-screening-of-dream-girl/

For more information about the film, please visit: http://dreamgirlfilm.com

Doyenne encourages members of the community to gather friends to attend for an evening of inspiration, information and an understanding of the work Doyenne does and how they can get involved in the movement.

About Doyenne
Doyenne was founded in 2012 to address the gender gap within the entrepreneurial community in Madison, WI. Unlike other entrepreneur organizations, Doyenne takes an individualized approach in developing transformative learning opportunities for women. It’s programming is focused on four pillars of success: Community Collaboration, Connect Networks, Developing Entrepreneurs and Funding Ventures.

Together these areas of emphasis ignite and empower smart, aspirational, modern women to come together and drive each other forward on the path to success. Ultimately, Doyenne is a movement to change the face of entrepreneurship in Madison and beyond. For more information please visit: http://www.doyennegroup.org/

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