NewBridge Madison Board of Directors Job Announcement

NewBridge is an innovative non-profit organization that provides a bridge to successful aging, for older adults aged 60 and older, in the Madison area.

• We offer comprehensive, wholistic services for adults 60 years and older, www.newbridgemadison.org.
• We provide over 40,000 community meals provided annually.
• We serve more than 10,000 participants each year.
• We assist over 1,200 low-income older adults in accessing critical services (housing, food, health and wellness) and address racial disparities.
  Join our board and become a champion for older adults! Become an influential voice for one of the most underserved and underfunded populations in our community. We are seeking board members to be active advocates and ambassadors for older adults and our agency. This is a great opportunity to play an instrumental role in helping secure the financial resources and partnerships necessary for NewBridge to remain the best agency serving older adults.
  Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We know that to achieve our goals, fulfill our mission, and realize our vision, we need to include Board members with perspectives drawn from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, skill sets, areas of expertise, and lived experience. At NewBridge our commitment is to create and maintain a board that is diverse in its composition, inclusive in its culture, and equity-focused in its approach to how it views our mission, our work, and the communities we serve.
  Open Positions
  1) Volunteer Board Member: Area of Expertise – Fund Development/ Fund Raising
  2) Volunteer Board Member: Area of Expertise – Advocacy/Community Connections
  3) Volunteer Board Member: Area of Expertise – Lived Experiences and/or Older adult NewBridge Board members play a crucial role in corporate governance, guiding strategic
  decisions, fostering accountability, and shaping our agency’s future.
  Board responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• know our agency’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
• determine which programs are consistent with our mission and monitor their effectiveness
• ensure strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• ensure adequate resources (financial and otherwise) for our agency to fulfill its mission
• ensure NewBridge builds and maintains an internal culture of inclusion and representation across all levels of our agency
• ensure legal and ethical integrity
  Expectations of individual Board Members include but are not limited to:
• commitment to the mission of NewBridge and understand its collective purpose
• attend 70% of our Board meetings
• prepare for, attend, and participate in board meetings
• participate fully in one or more committees or task forces
• respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences on to the board and our agency
• NewBridge Madison values diversity and inclusion, and actively promotes anti-racism. We expect all staff, contractors, and board members to be intentional about honoring these values and to commit to advancing equity and inclusion in our work with older adults.
• serve as active advocate and ambassadors for the agency
• leverage connections, networks, and help secure financial resources and partnerships necessary for our agency to advance its mission
• identify give a meaningful personal financial donation and/or of your time and talent
• maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of NewBridge
  The NewBridge Board is a volunteer board. Members are not paid and dedicate their time and expertise to support our agency and our work with older adults.
  To receive an application or for more information contact Executive Director Jim Krueger, jimk@newbridgemadison.org
  NewBridge Madison intentionally values and promotes diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in serving older adults.

WPS Health Solutions® a winner of the Top Workplaces Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Corporate Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions^® a winner of the Top Workplaces Award 

MADISON, Wis.—March 26, 2024—WPS Health Solutions has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Wisconsin State Journal for a fourth year. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected and Supported, Enabled to Grow, Empowered to Execute, and more. 

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.” 

“At WPS, we are fostering a thriving culture that energizes people to do meaningful work, ignites collaboration, and builds momentum for the future,” comments WPS Chief People Officer Moira Klos. “We are proud to receive this award for the fourth year in a row! Winning is a testament to the cultural journey we are on.” 

About Energage 

Making the world a better place to work together.^™ 

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com. 

About WPS Health Solutions 

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, has more than 2,600 employees. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com. 

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‘Mythbusters’ Host, Author Kari Byron to Speak on Unlocking Curiosity at Wisconsin Union Directorate Event April 24

MADISON – Author and “MythBusters” television host Kari Byron will share her thoughts on how to use curiosity to solve problems at Shannon Hall in Memorial Union on April 24 at 7 p.m. at a Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee-hosted free lecture.

The event, titled “Curiosity Unlocked: An Evening with Kari Byron,” will feature a 60-minute lecture followed by a 30-minute audience Q&A. The event is free, but tickets are required. Current University of Wisconsin–Madison students may register for tickets on April 9 at 2 p.m. Students will require a promo code, which they will receive via email, to acquire their ticket. Any remaining tickets will become available to the general public on April 10 at 2 p.m., with a limit of two tickets per person. Ticket registration for the event will be available here. 

Known for her work on reality science television shows such as “MythBusters,” “Thrill Factor” and “The White Rabbit Project,” Byron has a steady presence in the science education community. Using her own arts background, Byron works to connect the fields of art and science, which can be regarded as conflicting approaches. 

Byron is the co-director of the National STEM Challenge, a competition that fosters creativity, critical thinking and a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics for middle and high school students. She is also the co-founder of EXPLR Media, which provides science-related resources to kids worldwide.

Her book, “Crash Test Girl: An Unlikely Experiment in Using the Scientific Method to Answer Life’s Toughest Questions,” explores the use of the scientific method in her own life to solve everyday issues, including career-building, love and friendship.

“I’m a living, limping, example of how being a risk-taking methodologist can bring you love, success, and inspiration,” Byron said in her 2018 autobiography. “I had to be a crash test girl to evolve into a road-tested woman.”

The WUD DLS Committee brings engaging and influential people to the UW–Madison campus to encourage thought-provoking conversations. WUD includes 12 committees and six Wisconsin Hoofers clubs that program thousands of events each year.

Patrons can learn more about the upcoming free talk featuring Byron here.

Longtime Legal Leader Michelle Behnke To Join Boardman Clark Law Firm

MADISON, WI, March 25, 2024 – Boardman Clark has announced that Michelle Behnke, who was recently named by the American Bar Association (ABA) Nominating Committee to become the 2025-2026 president of the ABA, will join Boardman Clark this August. Behnke is an attorney with 35 years of experience focused primarily on business transactions, real estate, and estate planning.

“Michelle is an exceptional addition to our team,” said attorney Jennifer Mirus, chair of Boardman Clark’s Executive Committee. “She is an accomplished attorney, renowned for her skilled leadership in raising the bar for the legal profession and a dedicated advocate in our community. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome her to Boardman Clark.”

In addition to managing her own firm for the past 26 years, Behnke holds leadership positions with several community organizations and industry associations. She currently serves on multiple boards, including Capitol Bank, the University of Wisconsin Foundation, and the University of Wisconsin Law School Board of Visitors. She is also an active member of the Dane County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers, and the State Bar of Wisconsin—where she formerly served as president and treasurer.

In February, Behnke was named by the Nominating Committee of the ABA to become the 2025-2026 president. An association of over 400,000 legal professionals, the ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the world. The ABA serves as the legal profession’s national representative and supports the public and the legal community by promoting justice, professional excellence, and respect for the rule of law. Pending a formal vote by the ABA House of Delegates, Behnke will begin a one-year term as president-elect in August 2024 before taking office as president in August 2025.

“I am excited to serve the legal profession and our communities across the country and around the world,” Behnke said. “This service is important, but I also want to ensure that my clients have quality legal representation. I’m very glad to join Boardman Clark, a firm I know shares my commitment to serving the legal profession and is superbly equipped to help support the needs of my clients.”

Boardman Clark is one of Madison’s largest and longest-standing law firms. The firm serves individuals, businesses, school districts, and local governments. Its areas of service include business, banking and finance, estate planning and probate, family law, franchise and dealership, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, municipal, real estate, school law, and taxation.

6th Year in a Row: One Community Bank Named Top Workplace In 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 25, 2024

Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

One Community Bank is thrilled to be named a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal. The list of Top Workplaces is based solely on colleague feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner, Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization including alignment, execution, and connection.

“We feel a deep sense of gratitude for the continued support and nominations from our colleagues. Receiving this award for the sixth consecutive year is a source of immense pride for us,” said Steve Peotter, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Maintaining a work environment that resonates with our colleagues is truly an honor, and we are committed to upholding this standard of excellence. One Community Bank is a modern, progressive, forward leaning bank with the mission to serve clients, support colleagues, and invest in our communities.”

“I am proud to be a part of a team that supports and invests in our colleagues. Securing this award for the past six years is a genuine honor, and our incredible colleagues have played an indispensable role in making it possible. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in our continuous success,” said Holly Heuer, Chief Talent Officer.

At One Community Bank, our unwavering commitment lies in fostering an inclusive workplace that not only provides avenues for professional development but also prioritizes a healthy work/life balance. Our valued colleagues at One Community Bank reap the rewards of numerous benefits, including a generous wellness reimbursement program, paid volunteer hours, a robust paid time off program, an outstanding 401k plan, and a flexible work environment carefully crafted to enhance overall colleague well-being.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 16 bank locations and $2.1 billion in assets. It provides both personal and business banking solutions, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Five years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.