Category: Talent
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ATC: Dan Henderson joins as director of total rewards and people services
PEWAUKEE, Wis. – Dan Henderson has joined ATC as the director of total rewards and people services. This is a newly created position, which will be responsible for driving strategies forward within ATC’s compensation, benefits and people services programs.
Henderson brings over 20 years of human resources experience and a wealth of expertise on HR strategy and service delivery, total rewards program leadership, and high-performing benefits program execution. Prior to joining ATC, he worked as senior director/head of compensation at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance.
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Bank of Sun Prairie: Jimmy Kauffman to Serve on Wisconsin Bankers Association Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2024
Contact:
Cassandra Krause, Director – Communications, Wisconsin Bankers Association
608-441-1216 | ckrause@wisbank.com
Sun Prairie Banker Jimmy Kauffman to Serve on Wisconsin Bankers Association Board
MADISON – Jimmy Kauffman, president and CEO, Bank of Sun Prairie, will serve a three-year term on the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Board of Directors.
“We are delighted to have Jimmy join the WBA Board of Directors,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “His expertise and commitment will have a positive impact on Wisconsin’s banking industry and the communities we serve.”
Kauffman joined Bank of Sun Prairie in 2014 as president and CEO and in 2019 became chairman of the board of directors. He brings twenty-five years in the banking and financial industry, previously holding several roles with a regional bank. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Upper Iowa University. In addition, he is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking and the Executive Leadership Program, both at the University of Wisconsin. He graduated with a major in accounting from Commonwealth Business College. Kauffman’s community involvement includes serving as vice chair of the Sun Prairie Housing Committee, a member of the GSB Advisory Committee, a member of the Wisconsin Bankers Association Government Relations Committee, and a member of the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce 2035 Committee. He received the Sun Prairie Rotary Service Above Self award in 2019 and was named the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Community Business Leader of the Year in 2018.
Serving as officers on the WBA Board are: Chair Alvaro Araque, SVP, director of consumer, private and business banking, Johnson Financial Group, Racine; Chair-Elect Paul Northway, president and CEO, American National Bank – Fox Cities, Appleton; Vice Chair Joe Peikert, president and CEO, Wolf River Community Bank, Hortonville; and Past Chair Donna Hoppenjan, president and CEO, Mound City Bank, Platteville.
Also joining the Board for three-year terms are: Shane Ilstrup, president, Citizens First Bank, Trempealeau; Todd Nagel, president and CEO, IncredibleBank, Wausau; and Tim Schneider, president and CEO, Bank Five Nine, Oconomowoc.
Those continuing their terms on the Board are: Kelly Heroux, president and CEO, Peshtigo National Bank; Paul Hoffmann, president, Lake Ridge Bank, Middleton; Shay Horton, president and CEO, Cumberland Federal Bank; Ryan Kamphuis, president and CEO, Bristol Morgan Bank, Oakfield; Greg Lundberg, president and CEO, Fortifi Bank, Berlin; Tom Mews, president, First National Community Bank, New Richmond; Anthony Nguyen, Eastern Minnesota/Wisconsin/Chicago regional bank director, SVP, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Milwaukee; and Bill Sennholz, CEO, Forward Bank, Marshfield.
Photo caption: Jimmy Kauffman (right) receives Board pin from Alvaro Araque (left).
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About the Wisconsin Bankers Association
Founded in 1892, WBA is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 190 commercial banks and savings institutions, their branches, and 30,000 employees. The Association represents banks of all sizes in Wisconsin, and 97 percent of banks in the state are WBA members.
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Aaron Anderson Joins Lake Ridge Bank as Treasury Management Business Development Officer
Bank Increases Support for Local Businesses, Non-profits, and Municipalities
May 22, 2024 (MADISON, Wis.) – Aaron Anderson has joined Lake Ridge Bank as Treasury Management Business Development Officer. With nearly 13 years of experience as a banker in the Madison-area market, Anderson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in growing the financial strength of our region. As someone who has lived and worked in Dane County his entire life, Anderson brings a dedication to improving all aspects of life in our local communities.
“We are excited to add Aaron to our Treasury Management team to improve our ability to service the specific needs of clients who help our communities reach their full potential,” says Sam Huntington, Senior Vice President and leader of the bank’s Treasury Management group. “Local businesses and non-profit organizations have unique financial challenges and deserve tailored attention and expertise. We are thrilled to dedicate such a high-caliber banker to this important role.”
Lake Ridge Bank’s Treasury Management Team helps business clients achieve efficient cash management processes in a safe and secure banking environment, establishing payment solutions, fraud protection, secure deposits, and expanded merchant services.
If your organization would like more information on how Lake Ridge Bank can support your financial success, contact Aaron at aanderson@lakeridge.bank.
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Lake Ridge Bank’s mission is to “build prosperous communities, one relationship at a time.” 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.
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Lake Ridge Bank. Go Far. Go Together!
For additional information, please contact Mark Schellpfeffer at mschellpfeffer@lakeridge.bank.
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CG Schmidt Welcomes New Madison Office Team Members
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National Guardian Life Insurance Company: Michelle Niemec promoted to Vice President, Controller
Madison, Wis. (May 20, 2024) – Michelle Niemec has been promoted to Vice President, Controller at National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL). Niemec joined NGL in 2021 as Assistant Vice President, Accounting Policy and has been instrumental in determining the accounting treatment for the sale of various blocks of business over the last several years, as well as managing the relationship with NGL’s external auditors.
Niemec will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, accounting policy, expense analysis and financial planning functions at NGL.
“Michelle has a done an excellent job establishing the accounting policy function and managing our external auditor relationship. She is a collaborative leader with a passion for mentoring staff. Aligning our accounting functions under Michelle will allow us to improve processes and controls, in addition to focusing on employee development opportunities,” said Nancy Stoddard, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at NGL. “I look forward to continuing to work with her and our entire team as we focus on business excellence.”
“NGL has a long history of financial strength. I remain committed to further enhancing our processes and achieving our long-term financial goals as the organization continues to grow,” said Niemec.
Niemec is a CPA who joined NGL with a wealth of experience supporting various organizations in accounting on a statutory, GAAP and IFRS basis. She has a background in public and technical accounting, as well as private equity and strategic transition support.
Niemec holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
She also enjoys hiking, mountain biking and spending time with her family.
About NGL
Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.
National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.
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