Ken Thompson, CEO of Capitol Bank named to Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Board

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Ken Thompson, CEO of Capitol Bank named to Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Board

Madison, WI (October 2023): Justin Hart, President of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce that Capitol Bank CEO and Chairman, Ken Thompson, has been elected to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) Board of Directors.

The FHLBank Chicago provides reliable liquidity to member banks and other financial institutions in Illinois and Wisconsin. They offer products, solutions, and services to help members achieve asset liability management goals.

“Ken’s professional career has positioned him to be a strong asset to the FHLBank Chicago Board and we are delighted at the news of his appointment,” said Justin Hart.

In addition to his continued responsibilities at Capitol Bank, Ken will serve his 4-year term as director starting January 1, 2024.

“I am deeply honored to have been elected to this role which represents Wisconsin’s member organizations and look forward to serving among such highly esteemed and dedicated individuals,” stated Ken Thompson.

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 a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Findorff Announces Three New Shareholders

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. (Findorff) is pleased to announce the recent selection of three Company Shareholders. Chad Eschler, Kyle Olson, and Tony Sullivan will join the twelve members of Findorff’s current ownership team, which includes Matt Breunig, John Feller, Brian Hornung, Bob Hougard, Luke Hutchins, Jim Martin, Jason Mattila, Christin Mlsna, Ben Pechan, Eric Plautz, Jeff Tubbs, and Jim Yehle.

“Our new shareholders represent excellence in their perspective fields and an unwavering commitment to Findorff’s success,” said Jim Yehle, President and CEO. “We are proud of their accomplishments and contributions to continue to move Findorff forward.”

Chad Eschler has held a variety of roles within his 17 years at Findorff from Yard Superintendent to Special Projects Manager to his current role as Vice President of Business Development. Chad leads the Business Development team aligning with Findorff’s growth strategy to cultivate relationships with businesses, local leaders, and potential clients. He is a member of NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association), and BioForward, and sits on the Board of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA). Beyond the construction realm, Chad is known for his commitment to community involvement, philanthropy, and mentorship. Chad is an In Business magazine 40 Under 40 alumnus.

Kyle Olson started his career with Findorff as a laborer 18 years ago and has since held roles as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Superintendent, and now as Director of Field Operations. Kyle leads a robust team of Superintendents, Supervisors, and construction trade professionals across the country. He provides guidance, training, and support to field staff, and serves as a bridge to promote collaboration between the field and office teams. Kyle serves on the Board of Directors for Operation Fresh Start, and volunteers for WayForward Resources’ (formerly known as Middleton Outreach Ministry) “Canstruction” Program, and Project Home’s Hammer with a Heart. He is a 2023 recipient of In Business magazine’s 40 Under 40 award.

‍Tony Sullivan has over 19 years of experience in the construction industry. He joined Findorff in 2014 as a Project Manager and was promoted to Director of Project Management – Healthcare in 2020. Tony leads Findorff’s Healthcare industry with a focus on project management, provides project support and strategy, and serves as a client resource to help the team continue to deliver exceptional service. His portfolio includes notable projects such as SSM Health South Madison Campus, Carle Foundation Hospital, Upland Hills Health, and countless UW Health projects. Tony serves on the Board of Directors for the Meriter Foundation and the American Heart Association – Wisconsin. He is a member of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and the Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association (WHEA).

Madison College President Jack E. Daniels III to Retire

In his eleventh year of stewardship, Madison College President Jack E. Daniels, III has announced he will retire in June of 2024. The announcement was made at a meeting of the Madison College District Board on October 4.

In an email to Madison College faculty and staff, Daniels reflected on some of the transformative work that they have collectively accomplished:

We’ve established Madison College as an engine of innovation, a driver of economic impact, and a collaborator in far-reaching community and educational partnerships. We’ve significantly changed the physical landscape of our facilities and reshaped the perception of a high-quality, community college experience.

Daniels came to Madison College in 2013 from Los Angeles Southwest College and quickly became a leader in the community as well as at the college. He has served area non-profits, the business community, and worked with multiple organizations all while cementing Madison College’s role as a catalyst for economic and workforce development.

“It’s been a privilege to serve this community and this institution,” said Daniels. “Madison College stands head and shoulders above most and is exceptional in what it does and provides. And our faculty and staff understand, fully, our role in the community, and how we can best serve and have meaningful and lasting impact that changes lives.”

Among his many noteworthy accomplishments are the vision for and creation of Madison College’s Goodman South Campus and the dedicated coalition of area leaders he assembled to execute that vision of intentionally serving and supporting the south Madison community. His leadership was also instrumental in instituting the college’s shared governance model and philosophy for participatory decision-making practices. He worked with college leadership to expand program and apprenticeship offerings, craft new curricula to meet the needs of a changing workforce and institute numerous new transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities.

Daniels helped guide the college’s extraordinary response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which included continuing to provide high-quality, accessible educational opportunities while prioritizing the health and safety of students and employees and ensuring access to necessary services and aid. His tenure also coincided with challenging and tumultuous societal moments during which the school remained steadfast to its unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Under his leadership, the number of students of color served by Madison College increased from 22% to 35% over the past decade. Similarly, the number of employees of color has also grown. Since 2015, full-time staff of color has grown 44% and full-time managers of color has grown 45%. Additionally, Black full-time faculty has grown 20% and Latino full-time faculty has grown 15%.

“Dr. Daniels’ leadership and vision leaves Madison College in a strong position for the future and uniquely suited to meet the opportunities ahead,” said Donald Dantzler, Madison College District Board of Trustees Chair. “Both the college and community have benefited from his guidance, voice and steady hand, and we are indebted.”

Madison College will be launching a national search for Daniels’ replacement in the coming weeks.

For all media inquiries, please contact Mel Charbonneau, Madison College’s Director of Communications at 906.361.7263 or mcharbonneau@madisoncollege.edu.

WPS Health Solutions adds two new Board members

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WPS Health Solutions adds two new Board members
New members expand federal contracting expertise

MADISON, Wis.—Oct. 4, 2023—In September, the WPS Health Solutions Board of Directors voted to add two new members to its roster. Joining the WPS Board are Karen Jackson and Larry Kocot.

Jackson retired from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in March of this year, where she served as Deputy Chief of Operations. At CMS, she was responsible for directing operational support for more than $1 trillion in health care spending with an annual budget of $7 billion, which included information technology, human capital, physical and systems security, risk management, and more.

Kocot retired at the end of September from KPMG LLP, a global professional services firm, where he has been a Principal and National Leader for the firm’s Center for Healthcare Regulatory Insight. Prior to KPMG, Kocot was a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Senior Counsel at Epstein Becker Green, PC. He was also Senior Advisor to the Administrator and a key member of the management and operations team at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the implementation of Medicare Part D.

“These two individuals are highly experienced with extraordinary backgrounds that will help take WPS to the next level,” WPS Board Chair Steve Skoronski said. “I’m grateful they have agreed to join us as we move forward with our growth strategy.”

The terms for each new member run through the company’s annual meeting in 2026. Other WPS Board members can be found online at wpshealthsolutions.com/about/board-of-directors.shtml.

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 2,800 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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Mike Shea joins Lake Ridge Bank as Vice President-Senior Executive Banker

October 2, 2023 (MADISON, Wis.) – Mike Shea has joined Lake Ridge Bank as Vice President- Senior Executive Banker as of September 18. With more than 30 years as a local banker in the Madison market, Shea brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in building the types of connections that enable collaboration and ensure a client experience that exceeds expectations. He has spent the last 10 years serving high-net-worth clients in a private banking or executive banking capacity.  

Lake Ridge Bank’s Executive Banking Team provides concierge-style service to qualified customers who require a big-picture approach to managing sophisticated or complex banking needs. By providing a single point of contact, an executive banker offers the necessary expertise to simplify banking and seamlessly manage financial activities across a wide range of departments, encompassing a full spectrum of business and personal financial strategies. 

With a degree in Business Management, Shea has earned multiple awards of excellence throughout his career. He is a Certified Wealth Specialist through the Cannon Financial Institute and brings insights from a wide range of banking perspectives, including consumer lending, residential mortgage lending, private wealth management, and executive banking. Shea is also an active volunteer throughout the community, including serving as Vice President on the Badger Men’s Basketball Booster Club Board of Directors and participating in organizations such as the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Board, the Middleton High School Reality Day, and the Sertoma Club of Middleton. 

For more information about Executive Banking services at Lake Ridge Bank, contact Mike Shea at mshea@lakeridge.bank today.

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Lake Ridge Bank’s mission is to “create extraordinary banking experiences where everyone prospers.” For more than 100 years, this has meant getting to know each of our clients to offer personalized services to meet their specific financial goals. Lake Ridge Bank offers a full line of financial products and services. We focus on offering products and services to make your banking easy. Our business banking and mortgage lenders are trusted leaders in their field with the expertise to provide the right loan at the best rate possible for our clients. As a community bank, we are dedicated to reinvesting in, and making our communities great places to live, work and raise a family. Visit lakeridge.bank to learn more about how we can help you. Member FDIC 

Lake Ridge Bank. Go Far. Go Together! 

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