One Community Bank: Dan Mattes promoted to AVP – Business Banker

June 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Dan Mattes promoted to AVP – Business Banker

(June 2023) – One Community Bank is proud to announce the recent promotion of Dan Mattes as AVP-Business Banker at its Sun Prairie location!

“Dan recently joined One Community Bank and quickly became a valuable asset to the treasury management team. He will continue to work closely with our clients and develop new business relationships. In his new role, he will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of commercial and business clients, helping them achieve their goals and objectives through effective communication and strategic planning,” said Steven Erickson, Chief Sales Officer.

Dan has over 15 years of experience in the banking industry with 10 years of experience in residential mortgage lending. “I have loved working in commercial banking, it has been a pleasure developing business relationships at One Community Bank,” said Dan.

Dan is passionate about giving back to his community. He is an active member of both the Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove Chambers of Commerce.

“I appreciate my colleagues at OCB and being able to learn from them. It has been rewarding being a part of the growth of the treasury management team,” said Dan.

Outside of work, Dan loves spending time with his wife and three sons. When he has free time, he enjoys golfing and running.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally
owned bank has 10 bank locations and $1.8 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, Middleton, Adams,
Oxford, and Grand Marsh.

Wisconsin Union: 2023 Summer Paddling Experiences Have Begun at Lakeside Outdoor UW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2023

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-8862

READ RELEASE ONLINE: union.wisc.edu/about/news/outdooruw-2023

2023 SUMMER PADDLING EXPERIENCES HAVE BEGUN AT LAKESIDE OUTDOOR UW

MADISON – The Outdoor UW team has launched its summertime experiences in downtown Madison, including new services and events.

The Wisconsin Union’s outlet to the outdoors, Outdoor UW, has begun offering its traditional summer paddling rentals, including single and tandem kayaks, canoes, one-person and eight-person stand-up paddleboards; event traditions, such as Family Nights on Lake Mendota and yoga classes in partnership with University Recreation and Wellbeing; and storage of privately owned kayaks and canoes. 

New to Outdoor UW’s offerings are hiking trips that end with beverages at the outdoor entertainment and dining destination the Memorial Union Terrace; paddling lessons; paddling excursions to Picnic Point, a peninsula along Lake Mendota’s shore; custom outdoor learning opportunities; rentals of a 6-foot by 9-foot floating swim pad; and rentals of new sleeping bags that aim to keep people warm when temperatures drop down as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Patrons can register for scheduled events and reserve outdoor recreation equipment online, by phone at (608) 262-1630, or by email. Patrons can also call or email the Outdoor UW team to discuss scheduling a private outdoor recreation event or creating custom private outdoor experiences for their family, friends or team.

The team also expanded its Lake Mendota-facing live music event series, called Lakefront Live, which it presents in collaboration with the student-led Wisconsin Union Directorate Music Committee.

The Outdoor UW team offers year-round camping, hiking and climbing equipment rentals as well as outdoor learning and exploration opportunities. Its wintertime services include snowshoes and ice skates rentals as well as seasonal events.

“Whether someone is an avid outdoors person or is just starting to dip their toes into outdoor recreation experiences, we are ready to be their outlet to the outdoors,” Outdoor UW Director Dave Elsmo said.

The Wisconsin Union has a decades-long tradition of providing outdoor recreation experiences to community members and visitors, such as through six outdoor recreation clubs that make up an organization called the Wisconsin Hoofers, including the Hoofer Sailing Club, which provides access to sailing lessons on Lake Mendota. Headquartered at Outdoor UW and advised by the Outdoor UW team, all 18 and over can join the Wisconsin Hoofers and become part of a community of outdoor enthusiasts of every experience level.

Those who would like to learn more about how to explore the outdoors through Outdoor UW can visit union.wisc.edu/outdooruw.

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About Outdoor UW

Outdoor UW is the Wisconsin Union’s outlet to the outdoors, offering everything from outdoor recreation equipment rentals to custom group outdoors experiences. The Outdoor UW team also advises six outdoors clubs, which make up the Wisconsin Hoofers, and Hoofer Council, the governing body of the Hoofers. Outdoor UW is part of the Wisconsin Union, which is the UW–Madison Division of Social Education. Learn more about Outdoor UW: union.wisc.edu/outdooruw.

Sustain Dane is hiring a Full-Time Development & Partnership Manager

You can play a critical role in helping Sustain Dane achieve our vision of a thriving and connected community with a sustainable environment and economy we are proud to pass on to future generations.

Overview:

• Title: Development & Partnerships Manager
• Full time position with salary of $45,000 – $55,000
• Competitive benefits
• Reports to Claire Schaefer Oleksiak, Sustain Dane Executive Director

Submission: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting Monday, July 10 until the position is filled. Anticipated start date of September 5, 2023. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to claire@sustaindane.org. Please include your name and “Development & Partnership Manager” in the subject line.

Job Description: The Development & Partnerships Manager oversees member relations, retention, recruitment and partnership outreach. This position also manages grants, fundraising campaigns, project management, and reporting. The Development & Partnership Manager supervises the Program Coordinator and Development Interns. The position works collaboratively with the Executive Director, staff team, Board of Directors, and external partners to develop and implement strategies to support Sustain Dane’s mission.

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Kenn Peterson joins National Guardian Life as Vice President, Business and Lending Development

Madison, Wis. (June 21, 2023) – National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to welcome Kenn Peterson to the team as Vice President, Business and Lending Development. Peterson is a leader in the Preneed insurance industry with 36 years of experience helping Preneed companies grow their revenue. In this newly created position, he joins NGL’s leadership team and will be developing a consultative business model, establishing NGL’s lending program and assisting the sales team in achieving company objectives.

“We are thrilled to have Kenn join the team. NGL is dedicated to providing superior service to our partners and focused on continued growth in the industry. After 25 years in Preneed, we understand how to serve our partners and believe in evolving with them to meet their unique needs.  Kenn’s new role strengthens our support to our partners and NGL’s commitment to the Preneed industry,” said Jeremy Ragsdale, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at NGL.

Peterson has held multiple leadership roles, including most recently Vice President, National Sales at Great Western Life Insurance Company, where he and his team helped the company achieve record revenue. Prior to that role he was Regional Director at Homesteaders Life Company for 18 years where he and his team helped the company achieve record growth and revenue.

“NGL is a financially strong company that is known for its commitment to providing a great customer experience and offering valuable products that benefit families. This is an exciting time to join NGL because it’s expanding and focused on the development of future collaborations with partners,” said Peterson. “I’m passionate about Preneed because it’s a solution that helps make the worst day of a family’s life a little easier. I’m honored to work with our partners to find ways that help share the benefits of preplanning. Knowing something that can help those you care about and figuring out the best way to tell them is what motivates me to learn and grow every day.”

Peterson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, Master of Science Degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and Master of Business Administration from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. He is a certified Celebrant, Life Tribute Professional, serves on the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Board of Trustees, and is a past recipient of the Daniel A. Hillenbrand Award.

About NGL

Established in 1909, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered 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. 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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WPS Health Solutions CEO signs diversity and inclusion pledge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions CEO signs diversity and inclusion pledge
Company renews support for CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion^™

MADISON, Wis.—June 21, 2023—President and CEO Wendy Perkins has joined more than 2,400 Chief Executive Officers and Presidents across the nation to pledge action on supporting a more inclusive workplace for employees, communities, and society at large.

CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion™ is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

“My vision of a truly thriving WPS hinges on fostering an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and share their big, bold ideas freely,” Perkins said. “When we take a closer look, ‘thriving’ suggests growth, development, achievement, and fulfillment. There is ample evidence to prove that, if done right, organizations with diverse and inclusive teams outperform their peers. It’s undeniable that our potential for growth and profitability is deeply connected to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

In signing the pledge, WPS commits to:

• Cultivate workplaces that support open dialogue on complex and sometimes difficult conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion.  
• Implement and expand unconscious bias education. 
• Share best-known diversity, equity, and inclusion programs/initiatives—as well as those that have been unsuccessful. 
• Engage our Board of Directors when developing and evaluating diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.  

WPS’ previous President and CEO first signed the pledge in 2021, and Perkins has renewed that commitment. Click to see a list of other companies that have signed the pledge.

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, Wis., has more than 2,600 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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