March of Dimes Elects Four New Board Members

Release Date:  Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Contact:          Jodi Legge, (608) 729-7796, jlegge@marchofdimes.org

MARCH OF DIMES WELCOMES FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Michael Arbet, Mark Binkowski, Phil Hausmann and Jason Nordby bring business experience to March of Dimes

MADISON, WI – MARCH 1, 2017 — Four prominent business leaders – Michael Arbet, Milestone Investment Advisors; Mark Binkowski, Urban Land Interests; Phil Hausmann, Hausmann- Johnson Insurance; and Jason Nordby, M3 – have been recently elected to the March of Dimes Board of Directors. March of Dimes board members provide strategic direction, fundraising support and business expertise to the Western Wisconsin Market.

“Michael, Mark, Phil and Jason all bring March of Dimes various expertise to help us grow our Western Wisconsin Market,” said Damond Boatwright, Regional President of Hospital Operations – SSM Health – WI  – and March of Dimes Board Chair. “We have a big challenge in front of us – to continue our fundraising efforts so that all babies are given a fighting chance at birth. We’re thankful to have these business leaders’ help as we strive to give every baby a fair chance to be born full-term and healthy.”

Michael Arbet, Milestone Investment Advisors:

Michael Arbet comes to March of Dimes with a varied background. Raised on a dairy farm in Kenosha County, he did his BBA at UW Whitewater. He has been an investment professional since 1986 and completed his MBA at Marquette University in 2001. Formerly with Johnson Bank, Arbet’s business (Milestone Investment Advisors) is located in Middleton. Arbet enjoys international travel, having visited more than a dozen countries. He enjoys meeting new people and learning new things.  Arbet and his wife, Anne, a pediatrician, have two sons, ages four and five, and they currently reside in Sun Prairie. The Arbets are drawn to the March of Dimes for both personal and professional reasons.

Mark Binkowski, Urban Land Interests

As a Madison native, Mark Binkowski has witnessed firsthand the transformation of Madison from a sleepy college town into a thriving small city. After graduating from the University of Denver and working for Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, he ultimately decided to come back to Madison to play a role in the city’s makeover. As a Development Associate with Urban Land Interests, Binkowski is actively working on development projects to further enhance the Downtown he now calls home. From the conversion of a former office building into a bustling bar and restaurant known as Lucille, to the major redevelopment of the former Anchor Properties, Binkowski is committed to improving Madison. In joining the March of Dimes Board, he is excited to bring his business acumen to help grow the organization.

Phil Hausmann, Hausmann-Johnson Insurance

Phil Hausmann is Partner and Property and Casualty Consultant at Hausmann-Johnson Insurance (HJI). HJI is committed to the Madison community and focuses on providing high-quality client-tailored risk management services. Phil earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Commercial Real Estate from Marquette University. He recently married, and he and his wife, Ellie, reside in Madison. In joining the March of Dimes Board, Hausmann hopes to bring his strategic business expertise and commitment to helping others to continue to expand the impact March of Dimes has on our community

Jason Nordby, M3

Jason Nordby is a Partner and Director of Employee Benefits Captive Practice at M3 Insurance. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, and went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Health Care Management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Nordby did provider contracting and management for United HealthCare in Milwaukee and North Central Health Protection Plan (NCHPP) in Wausau. After moving to Madison, he worked for the Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative (The Alliance) before joining M3 in 2003. Nordby and his wife, Jody, live in Lake Mills with their two children. He came to the organization with a mission connection and wants to help the organization expand.

About March of Dimes

March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs.

For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. To participate in our annual fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, and check out our new video at: http://bit.ly/2MarchofDimesBabyZoe.

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Mullins Promoted to Interior Director at Strang

Strang, Inc. promoted Erica Ostendorf Mullins to the position of Director of Interior Design, Strang President & CEO Larry Barton announced.

“Erica has exemplified great leadership in her time at Strang, and met challenges with a combination of enthusiasm, creativity and dedication,” Barton said. “This is a well-deserved promotion.”

Erica has six years’ experience designing commercial offices, higher education and healthcare facilities. She is well-versed in interior planning, finish and furniture selection and procurement.

She has earned National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), and is a Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer (WRID). Erica earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Architecture from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.

Ho-Chunk’s Dan Brown Elected to Chamber Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Feb. 23, 2017)

Contact: Erik Greenfield, Communications Manager, 608-443-1952 (office), 608-669-7884 (cell)

MADISON – Today the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced the election of Dan Brown, Executive Manager of Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, to its board of directors. Brown joins 48 current business and community leaders representing a broad cross-section of the Greater Madison economy on the Chamber board.

Dan Brown has worked for the Ho-Chunk Nation for more than 23 years and has been the Executive Manager of Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison since 2000. He also served a four-year term as an elected legislator for the Ho-Chunk Nation from 2007 to 2011 and was subsequently elected to serve as Vice President by the Legislature.

“Seats on the Chamber board do not open up very often. In fact, this year there is only one seat available, and the board wanted to seize this opportunity as a way to honor and recognize the Ho-Chunk Nation’s rich history and vital role in building this community,” said Chamber President Zach Brandon. “Dan Brown’s experience and business perspective will be a tremendous asset to the Chamber board, and we look forward to working with him as we write the next chapter in Greater Madison’s story.”

“I am honored to join the Chamber board and represent Ho-Chunk Gaming in Greater Madison’s business community in a new way,” Brown said. “I want to thank the members of the board for valuing the qualities I bring to this role, and I am excited to continue to work on the important issues facing our regional economy and the Ho-Chunk people.”

Click here for the full roster of the Greater Madison Chamber Board of Directors.

About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with nearly 1,300 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 10,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at greatermadisonchamber.com.

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Wegner CPAs Announces New Staff

Madison, WI – Wegner CPAs is pleased to introduce the new, talented employees that have joined our firm. Each person brings unique expertise and will enhance our service to clients in the departments they join.

Zak Bloom, CPA, Director of Local Government Services

Zak is the newest member of our leadership team as the director of local government services and comes to us with 14 years of experience working for municipalities in Wisconsin. He will be instrumental in expanding our utility and municipal audit practice with his knowledge and expertise in this industry.

Carrie Shefchik, Supervisor-Accounting; Madison

Our accounting solutions team is pleased to welcome Carrie Shefchik. She comes to us with over 15 years of experience providing accounting to a variety of business clients. She will work with our team to provide outsourced accounting and QuickBooks software support to current and future clients.

Seth Kuehnel, CPA, Supervisor-Tax; Milwaukee

We welcome Seth to our expanding tax and business services team. He joins us with six years of experience in public accounting and will work out of our Waukesha office. Seth offers expertise in a variety of tax and accounting services for individuals and businesses. In addition, Seth is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and offers accounting software support.

Whitney Mauger, CPA, Supervisor-Tax; Madison

Whitney is a new supervisor in our tax and business services department. She comes to us with over six years of experience in public accounting. She enjoys working with a wide variety of clients and has expertise in the manufacturing and supply chain industry. Whitney will assist with tax planning, tax compliance, and multi-state returns.

Ryan Stucki, Staff Accountant-Tax; Baraboo

Ryan joins us as a staff accountant in our tax and business services department after having recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelors degree in accounting. Ryan will work with individual and business clients in our Baraboo office assisting them with tax planning and preparation.

Ying Zhang, Staff Accountant-Audit; Madison

Ying is a new staff accountant in our assurance department. She has a masters of professional accountancy from DePaul University. Ying also has her masters of science in financial analysis from the University of San Francisco and her bachelors degree in economics from Xiangtan University. Ying will work with our nonprofit clients performing audits and completing appropriate tax returns.

Mindy Peterson, Bookkeeper; Baraboo

Mindy joins us as a bookkeeper in our Baraboo office with 26 years of varied bookkeeping experience. She will perform outsourced accounting for our business and nonprofit clients. Mindy is also a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and will provide training and technical support.

Kimberly Brewer, Administrative Assistant; Madison

Kimberly comes to us with a background in municipal government and an associates degree in business management. She will assist our managing partner, firm accountant, and HR manager. We are very excited to have additional support in Madison to enhance our focus on firm-wide programs, policies and strategic initiatives for Wegner CPAs.

Wegner CPAs also welcomes five interns to our Madison office who continue to pursue degrees at local and state universities. We are happy to be developing these new staff in the early stages of their accounting careers and help them succeed in the future.

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About Wegner CPAs

Headquartered in Madison, WI, Wegner CPAs brings a unique perspective to the practice of accounting and business consulting.  The firm specializes in family-owned businesses, cooperatives, manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts with a complete range of accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services across the lifecycle of the organization. For more information, visit www.wegnercpas.com or call 888.204.7665.

Breunig Named Mortgage Underwriter

Settlers bank board of directors and executive management are pleased to announce that Mary Breunig has been selected as Mortgage Underwriter.  Mary joined Settlers bank in 2015 as Mortgage Operations Processor, and has more than 20 years of financial industry experience. Mary is a graduate of Edgewood College with a B.S. in Business Administration/ Economics.