Category: Talent
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Immigration and Family Law Attorney Maryam Ghayyad Joins DeWitt’s Madison Office
GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced attorney Maryam Ghayyad joined its Immigration and Family Law practice group in the firm’s Madison office.
Ghayyad specializes in immigration and family law. Her immigration practice involves both employment-based and family-based cases. Her family law specialization includes divorce cases, paternity matters, custody and placement of minor children, grandparents’ rights, and post-judgment issues that impact families.
As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Ghayyad is able to stay current with ever-changing immigration law. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she has delivered speeches to students about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in both Madison and Janesville, Wisconsin. Her volunteer work at the Family Law Assistance Clinic as a bilingual attorney helps address the needs of family law litigants.
Prior to DeWitt, she served as partner at another law firm in Madison. The esteemed attorney was recognized as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” by the Wisconsin Law Journal in 2018.
In 2012, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and received the Bercovici Prize for Jurisprudence/Legal Philosophy which recognizes graduates who excel in the study of jurisprudence and legal philosophy. Ghayyad also earned an undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from UW-Madison in 2005.
About DeWitt
Founded in 1903, DeWitt LLP is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Minnesota and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. DeWitt is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including family law, background screening, business law, employee stock ownership plans, employee benefits, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, employment relations, environmental, estate planning, family business, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.
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One Community Bank: Liz Deihs Promoted to EVP & Chief Experience Officer
August 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank
Liz Deihs Promoted to EVP & Chief Experience Officer
(August 2024) – One Community Bank is thrilled to announce the promotion of Liz Deihs to Executive Vice President & Chief Experience Officer. In this role, Liz will further enhance and elevate the client experience at OCB.
“Liz is an incredibly talented and driven banking professional. Since she joined us as a Teller through the school-to-career program in 2005, Liz has been focused on how we can better serve our clients. She has been instrumental in our journey of growth and evolution at One Community Bank. As Chief Experience Officer, Liz leads our Retail Banking, Client Contact Center, Digital Banking, and Treasury Management departments. We are excited to welcome Liz to our Executive Team with her promotion to Executive Vice President,” said Steve Peotter, President and CEO.
“One Community Bank has provided me with numerous opportunities for growth. I began as a teller and have steadily advanced, building valuable relationships throughout the way. I am excited for my expanded role within the organization allowing me to enhance our client experience and support colleagues,” stated Liz Deihs.
Liz is an Oregon, WI native and currently lives in Madison, WI. Liz recently finished her terms on several community boards including the One Community Bank Advisory Board. She also graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at UW-Madison in August of this year.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Liz finds joy in indulging her passions for golf, culinary exploration, traveling to tropical locations, and cherishing meaningful moments with her loved ones.
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. Six years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Cottage Grove, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.
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One Community Bank: Jamie Balsiger Promoted to Marketing Communications Director
August 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank
Jamie Balsiger Promoted to Marketing Communications Director
(August 2024) – One Community Bank is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jamie Balsiger to Marketing Communications Director.
“It has been wonderful to see Jamie grow in her role over the last 2 years. Jamie has a passion for creating great marketing content and has elevated the OCB brand. I look forward to seeing Jamie continue to excel in her new role,” said Jeff Versluys, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer.
Jamie joined OCB in 2022 with an experienced background in marketing and communications. As Marketing Communications Director, Jamie will manage the bank’s overall communications including content creation, social media strategy, internal communications, public relations, and creative design across all platforms.
“I am excited to begin this new role, where I have the opportunity to grow as a leader and continue supporting the expansion of OCB’s brand. It’s wonderful to be a part of an organization that truly gives back to the communities it serves,” said Jamie.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Jamie likes to volunteer and attend events in the community. Additionally, she enjoys photography, attending concerts, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.
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. Six years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Cottage Grove, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.
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Kraus-Anderson Madison names Marissa Young Director of Business Development
MADISON, Wis. (August 2024) – The Madison office of Kraus-Anderson (KA) has hired Marissa Young as director of business development.
Young comes to KA from commercial contractor JP Cullen, where she was director of business development in Southwest Wisconsin. Prior to JP Cullen she was the residential portfolio manager for Urban Land Interests in Madison.
Young received a B.S. in Sport and Recreation Management from North Dakota State University. She serves on the boards of Downtown Madison Inc., Wisconsin Innovation Awards, Kids Building Wisconsin and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
About Kraus-Anderson
Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson (www.krausanderson.com) is an integrated construction management and real estate development enterprise working independently and in collaboration with a family of companies and services, including facilities assessment, K-12 pre-referendum planning, strategic facility planning, sustainability and insurance operations. Kraus-Anderson, an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., Fargo and Bismarck, N.D., Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn. and Phoenix, Ariz.
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One Community Bank Announces Promotion of Brenda Homeister to VP Manager of Commercial Loan Administration
July 25, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank
One Community Bank Announces Promotion of Brenda Homeister to VP Manager of Commercial Loan Administration
(July 2024) – One Community Bank is delighted to announce the promotion of Brenda Homeister to the position of Vice President, Manager of Commercial Loan Administration.
“Brenda joined the Organization in September of 2021 and has been instrumental in the development and evolution of the Commercial Loan Administration Division, enhancing procedures and processes as well as building and strengthening relationships within the Commercial Credit Community. Brenda will continue to manage the Commercial Loan Administration colleagues,” said Mark Barberino, Chief Credit Officer.
“I am passionate about building strong colleague relationships at OCB and have been fortunate to mentor and grow the Administration team. Together, we are dedicated to serving our clients and ensuring their loans are processed in a timely manner. I am excited to continue growing with One Community Bank,” shared Brenda.
Brenda is passionate about making the game of golf accessible to everyone. She serves as the Chapter President of the LPGA Amateurs of Madison, where she excels at event coordination.
Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys an active lifestyle of playing volleyball and golf and spending time with her family.
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. Six years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Cottage Grove, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.