One Community Bank: Chris Anderson Promoted to Assistant Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer

August 25, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Chris Anderson Promoted to Assistant Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer

(August 2023) – One Community Bank is proud to announce the recent promotion of Chris Anderson to Assistant Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer at its Middleton location!

“Chris is an incredible team member and has done an excellent job assisting with the launch of our Middleton location. He puts his clients first and is always volunteering in the Middleton community. In his new role he will be serving clients both in the Middleton and the McFarland communities,” said Brian O’Handley, SVP Head of Mortgage and Consumer Lending.

Chris has worked in the mortgage industry for over 10 years and at One Community Bank for 3 of those years. At OCB he has spent his career developing and growing client relationships in the Middleton community.

“I enjoy helping clients successfully close on a home, this has been especially rewarding in the current real estate environment. I also love having supportive colleagues and being a part of the Mortgage and Middleton teams at OCB,” said Chris.

Chris is passionate about giving back to his community. He enjoys volunteering at WayForward Resources in Middleton and participating in Middleton Chamber of Commerce events. He also volunteers as a mentor at Blackhawk Church with his wife and son.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys a plethora of hobbies including cooking, baking, reading, playing musical instruments, hiking, and kayaking. Most of all he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

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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 $1.9 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. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Chris Anderson NMLS #1979988. OCB NMLS #4106989.

DeWitt LLP: Attorney Jeff A. Goldman Elected as Chair of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section of the Wisconsin State Bar

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DeWitt LLP
Michelle M. Friedman – Director of Marketing
mmf@dewittllp.com | 262-754-2877 

Attorney Jeff A. Goldman Elected as Chair of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section of the Wisconsin State Bar

MADISON, Wis. (August 16, 2023) – Today DeWitt LLP announced that one of its partners, Jeff A. Goldman has been elected to Chair of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust (“RPPT”) Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin for 2023-24.

Goldman is the Chair of DeWitt’s Estate and Trust practice group and focuses on trusts, estates, fiduciary litigation and administration, estate planning, and probate. He is also experienced in commercial litigation, charitable entities, and taxation. Goldman works with individuals from all walks of life to ensure what they have worked so hard for is passed on to the appropriate beneficiaries.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estates Council (ACTEC), a Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, and a former member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Wisconsin. He has served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he taught estate and trust administration and dispute resolution. Goldman earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his B.A. in Economics from the University of Washington. Goldman is a resident of Sun Prairie.

About DeWitt DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and 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 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, family law, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Attorney Julia Walsh Hanlon joins Lake Ridge Bank as Senior Personal Trust Officer

August 18, 2023 (MADISON, Wis.) – Attorney Julia Hanlon (formerly Julia Walsh) brings her expertise in trust administration and estate planning to the Wealth Management team at Lake Ridge Bank. 

“Julia has both the in-depth knowledge and the patient, compassionate personality for being an outstanding personal trust officer,” shares Daniel Savage, Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer at Lake Ridge Bank, as well as the long-time leader of the Wealth Management group. “I can’t think of any higher praise than the fact we chose her to handle my own daughter’s estate plan. I have seen first-hand how she takes care of people with grace and empathy.” 

As Senior Personal Trust Officer, Hanlon will supervise the close-knit group of trust officers at the bank, as well as play an important role in modeling and maintaining strong client relationships. A graduate of University of Wisconsin Law School, Hanlon specializes in trust administration and estate planning. She can assist clients in both English and Spanish. She is also part of the National Professional Advisor Network for the American Cancer Society and has experience with Sports & Entertainment Law.  

Hanlon’s hire is part of an overall plan that builds on the bank’s strong foundation for serving our region with comprehensive trust administration and estate planning. 

“Bringing Julia on board provides exciting opportunities for intentional and strategic growth,” explains Jordon Geiger, Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer at Lake Ridge Bank. “Her ability and experience in serving populations who might need extra time and attention simply reinforce our team’s culture of going above and beyond.”

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Lake Ridge Bank is now the seventh largest bank headquartered in the State of Wisconsin, with 22 branch locations and nearly 400 associates serving almost 40,000 households across 17 communities. The goal was to create a bank with resources and services that compete with regional or national institutions but still maintains its focus on making our local communities strong and vibrant places to live and work. Member FDIC 

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

DeWitt Welcomes Associate Attorney Connor Peterson to the Firm

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DeWitt LLP
Michelle M. Friedman – Director of Marketing
mmf@dewittllp.com | 262-754-2877

DeWitt Welcomes Associate Attorney Connor Peterson to the Firm

Madison¸ Wis. – Today DeWitt LLP announced associate attorney Connor Peterson joined the firm’s Madison office.

Peterson is a member of the Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups. He assists with family law, labor and employment, litigation, and estate planning matters. He is adept at legal research and frequently assists partners with locating case law relevant to their matters.

He earned a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Peterson is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and previously clerked at DeWitt.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and 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 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, family law, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Blain’s Farm & Fleet® Announces New President

MEDIA CONTACT: Gayla Kirshner
Email: gayla@gcomworks.com

Blain’s Farm & Fleet® Announces New President

Janesville, WI – Blain’s Farm & Fleet® has announced the promotion of Mark Hasting to President and Chief Commerce & Operating Officer. This promotion supports the company’s desire to continue to grow as a family-owned organization where customers are treated as neighbors and associates are treated like family.

Jane Blain Gilbertson will remain CEO and sole owner of Blain’s Farm & Fleet and Blain Supply, Inc. Under Jane’s leadership, Blain’s has driven huge growth in their national Ecommerce business and opened 10 new stores, including 5 in Michigan, for a total of 45 stores. The company’s distribution capacity and investment in technology enhancements has increased significantly as well. “We are at the point where it just makes sense for me to share more of the leadership responsibilities so that we can increase our capacity for continued growth,” says Jane Blain Gilbertson. “I am extremely proud of the strong leadership team we have here at Blain’s, including Mark, and I have full confidence in their abilities to continue to guide this organization as a team, always focused on our neighbors, our associates, our strong vendor partnerships and our communities. Mark quickly earned our whole company’s confidence with his authentic care and vision and has shown he is a leader of real substance.”

Mark Hasting has been with Blain’s Farm & Fleet for over 3 years and previously held the role of Chief Commerce & Operating Officer. In this role, he has had responsibility for all Stores and Service Centers, Ecommerce Operations, Real Estate, Construction and Facilities and the Customer Service Center of Excellence. In his new role as President, he will increase his responsibility to include Demand Planning and Supply Chain in addition to acting as a strategic partner to Jane Blain Gilbertson in leadership of the company. Since coming to Blain’s, Mark has made an impact on enhancing store experience by supporting store associates with training and tools and improving processes and standards within the stores. “Mark always has the customer experience in mind,” said Sarah Gilbertson, daughter of Jane Blain Gilbertson and the Customer Relationship Marketing Specialist at Blain’s. “He has proven that he really understands the Blain’s Farm & Fleet culture. I am so happy to have him take on a greater role within our organization.”

Blain’s Farm & Fleet has been family owned for all of its 68 years, and this will be the first time a non-family member has taken on the role of President, but this does not mean that the company is backing away from its strong commitment to remain family owned. “My sister and I have made a commitment to keep Blain’s Farm & Fleet family owned. That is important to us and to the company culture,” says Nicole Gilbertson, daughter of Jane Blain Gilbertson. “I remain invested in the future of this special company my grandfather and great uncle founded in 1955. The way we treat our associates like family and our customers like neighbors is at the core of our family culture at Blain’s. I’m confident Mark will continue to do a wonderful job of stewarding that culture as he moves into his new role as President.”

Mark Hasting brings impressive experience to this new role with a strong background in retail leadership. He spent over 20 years at Target, where he had many roles including Store Manager, Group Manager, District Team Leader, Group Vice President and Vice President of Store Operations. Mark has also served as Regional Vice President at Starbucks and Chief Operating Officer at Kum & Go. He has a BS in Marketing from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. “I am humbled and excited to take on this new role. It is my desire to continue to support the growth of Blain’s Farm & Fleet and the amazing associate family that works together here,” says Mark Hasting. “This is a special place, and I have learned so much about leadership from Jane since joining the company. It is my honor to be a strategic partner to her and her family in continuing to help this amazing organization to thrive.” And Jane Blain Gilbertson seconds that thought: “It is not enough to survive as a family company, we must continue to grow and thrive. Our future is so bright, and this promotion is one step toward achieving it.”

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Founded in 1955, Blain’s Farm & Fleet is a retailer with nationwide ecommerce business and 45 store locations throughout Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan. This Modern General Store® offers a wide variety of categories and services and unique experiences such as Toyland®.

• Clothing: Carhartt, Columbia, Under Armour, Ariat, Work N’ Sport, Levi’s, Lee, Kuhl
• Footwear: Skechers, Hey Dude, Keen, New Balance, Work N’ Sport, CAT, Crocs, Birkenstock, Sorel, Dansko
• Tools & Hardware: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stanley, Craftsman, Festool
• Paint & Supplies: Benjamin Moore, Valspar, MinWax, Rustoleum, Graco, Purdy
• Automotive: Pennzoil, Valvoline, Mobil 1, Mystik, Fram, Prestone, Sea Foam, Meguiar’s, Thule
• Tire & Auto Repair Service: Michelin, Goodyear, Cooper
• Sporting Goods: Realtree, Scent Blocker, Yeti, Coleman, Rapala, Plano, Shimano, Browning
• Home & Housewares: KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Keurig, T-Fal, Lodge, Dyson
• Pet Department: Purina, Blue Buffalo, Hill’s Science Diet, Iams, Canidae, Diamond, Taste of the Wild, Kong
• Agriculture: King Kutter, Nutrena, Agrimaster, Behrens, Guardian, Manna Pro, Ware, Weaver Leather
• Lawn & Garden: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Estate, Fiskars, Weber, Char-Broil
• Outdoor Power Equipment: Stihl, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Milwaukee, DeWalt
• Toyland®: Barbie, Hot Wheels, LEGO, ERTL, Melissa & Doug
  Visit http://www.farmandfleet.com or download the Blain’s Farm & Fleet mobile app.