Capitol Bank Announces Michael Johnston as SVP Commercial Lending

For Immediate Release

Tracy Brooks
Marketing Director
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717

Capitol Bank Announces Michael Johnston as SVP Commercial Lending

Madison, WI (June 2023): Justin Hart, President of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce that Michael Johnston has joined the Capitol Bank team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending.

Michael has over 23 years of commercial banking experience within the local Madison market along with an extensive background in complex loans and credit structure. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from the University of Iowa.

“Michael’s depth in commercial lending experience and his appreciation of community banking relationships makes him an excellent addition to Capitol Bank and its business clients,” said Hart.

His hobbies include running, golfing, traveling and spending time with his two daughters, family and friends.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally-owned and operated since 1995, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses and individuals in the Dane County area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Common Core Marketing Becomes Hubspot Solutions Partner

Common Core Marketing (CCM) is proud to announce its official partnership with HubSpot, the world-leading provider of marketing, sales, and customer service software. With this strategic partnership, CCM has become a certified HubSpot Solutions Partner to help businesses achieve their goals.

CCM leverages “RevOps” strategies—a combination of Revenue Operations and Inbound Methodology—utilizing the latest tools from HubSpot to increase lead generation, conversion rates, and nurture relationships with customers. Through HubSpot admin and development services, CCM provides cutting-edge digital solutions tailored for today’s ever-evolving business landscape.

By solving complex problems through the HubSpot platform, Common Core Marketing helps companies grow by providing an excellent customer experience across all channels. The company continues to strive towards becoming one of the leading providers of digital solutions for businesses around the country.

About Common Core Marketing:

Common Core Marketing is a premier provider of digital solutions focusing on RevOps strategies that combine Revenue Operations with Inbound Methodology tools from HubSpot. Their mission is to build custom digital experiences that drive customer engagement and accelerate growth for businesses worldwide. From lead generation campaigns to website design and beyond—they provide comprehensive end-to-end support for any business looking to unlock their true potential online using HubSpot.

The American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact Entrepreneurs Fellowship Application

The American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact Fellowship for female entrepreneurs of color.

The Fellowship runs from July 10, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

This fellowship is dedicated to supporting early and emerging companies led by remarkable women of color who are preparing for significant growth and impact. Whether their ventures lie in the realm of art, technology, or any industry vertical, this fellowship provides resources, mentorship and a supportive community to help these female entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and thrive in their respective fields. We encourage women who have been justice impacted and veterans to apply.

Please read StartingBlock Code of Conduct. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ufU0cfYzsE_ehtfhorGTDKefDp_efUV1/view?usp=share_link

In order to learn more about you and your company, we’d like you to complete the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact Entrepreneurs Fellowship Application. Once we receive your application, we will be in touch to discuss next steps.

If you have questions, contact Leslie Weissburg at leslie@startingblockmadison.org.

Apply here

WPS Charitable Foundation donates $188,000 so far in 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

WPS Charitable Foundation donates $188,000 so far in 2023
Focus is on mental health, education, and underserved populations

MADISON, Wis.—June 7, 2023—So far in 2023, the WPS Charitable Foundation has donated more than $188,000 to local organizations that support mental health, education, and the essential needs of children, senior citizens, and veterans.

Organizations that received money from the Foundation this year include:

• Boulder Crest Foundation
• Edgewood College Foundation
• Mental Health America
• NAMI National
• PsychArmor
• United Way of Dane County
• Wisconsin Policy Forum
• WMC Foundation

“This year, our Foundation chose to redefine our giving strategy so that half of available funds support organizations that work to destigmatize mental health,” Moira Klos, the Foundation’s Vice President of Board of Trustees, said. “Removing stigmas makes it acceptable to acknowledge when the coping mechanisms people use are not working. It also helps individuals acknowledge the need to seek assistance in their mental health journey.”

About the WPS Charitable Foundation

The WPS Charitable Foundation was formed in 1986 to honor WPS’ first president, Ray Koenig. The Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that focuses on enhancing the communities we call home by supporting organizations focused on health and wellness, especially of women and children, seniors, military and veterans, and underserved populations. The Foundation also funds the Ray Koenig Memorial Scholarship program. Each year, the program makes educational opportunities available through scholarship awards to children of employees of WPS Health Solutions and its subsidiaries.

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Lake Ridge Bank’s Jordan Casto Receives National Award

June 6, 2023 (MADISON, Wis.) – Jordan Casto, a Lake Ridge Bank Vice President-Business Banking, was recently recognized by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as one of their 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders of 2023. 

ICBA’s 40 Under 40 award recognizes community-minded, innovative leaders under 40 years old from across the country who represent the future of the community banking industry. Candidates are judged on character, leadership, community involvement, and innovation. 

Casto’s very first job at 15 years old was dressing up as the mascot for the bank where his older brother worked at the time. That experience of representing the bank at parades and other events made him realize that community banks truly care about community engagement and making life better for families. It was the beginning of his belief in what banking can really mean as a career that supports neighbors and neighborhoods. 

Two recent initiatives helped Casto stand out among his peers nationally this year: 

• He researched and created protocols for handling projects that involve tax credits, enabling Lake Ridge Bank to help finance projects that serve a broader population within the community. 
   
• He created a “Get Started” guide to help prospective business owners better understand the complexities of running a business. The document outlines some of the basics for getting started more easily, including things like a typical timeline for certain aspects of business setup, how to register a new business with the State of Wisconsin, resources for bookkeeping and HR services, options for financing, and a handful of other ways to help them bridge that gap of knowledge more quickly and easily. 

Casto is an active member of Wisconsin Bankers Association and the Middleton Chamber of Commerce, where he helps plan the annual Sip, Sample & Socialize event. For the past six years, Casto has also served on the Emerging Leadership Board (ELB) at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. As a cancer survivor himself, he knows firsthand how important and impactful the work of the UW Carbone Cancer Center can be. Casto also enjoys volunteering as a coach with the Middleton Youth Hockey Association.

To learn more about all of the honorees, read the article in ICBA’s “Independent Banker” magazine. For more information about how Lake Ridge Bank can help you establish, expand, or elevate your business, contact a member of the Business Banking Team. 

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For additional information, please contact Mark Schellpfeffer at mschellpfeffer@lakeridge.bank.