Madison Public Schools Foundation Hiring for Development, Community Engagement, Advocacy Positions

The Madison Public Schools Foundation is preparing for an amazing rest of 2023, getting ready for a transformational 2024. To that end, the Foundation is searching for talented team members, individuals who are passionate about public K12, self-starters who can get things done amidst our state’s ever-changing public K12 landscape. We’re looking for results-orientated hard workers who love being out in the community and creating lasting relationships.

Development Coordinator

Community Engagement Director

Advocacy Coordinator

Amy Fosdick Joins Bank of Sun Prairie as AVP Residential Mortgage Lender

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2023

Contact:
Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bank of Sun Prairie
608.837.4511 ● jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.com
www.bankofsunprairie.com

Amy Fosdick Joins Bank of Sun Prairie as AVP Residential Mortgage Lender
Lender provides customers with a timely and efficient mortgage process

Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie welcomes Amy Fosdick as a new assistant vice president, residential mortgage lender. With experience in home lending since 2001, she has been a powerful addition to the Bank of Sun Prairie mortgage team.

Fosdick has worked in home lending for notable financial institutions over the years, with more than 18 years at M&I Bank, more than four years at Anchor Bank (Old National Bank) and most recently working in the Cottage Grove market with Bank Five Nine. She serves on the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce Board of directors as president-elect and proudly supports local businesses, residents, and nonprofits. Fosdick graduated from Upper Iowa University in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in business management.

“We are so excited to bring Amy Fosdick onto our team. With a prominent background in home lending across Dane County, she is a perfect addition.” shared Gabrielle Loeffler, Bank of Sun Prairie’s vice president, residential lending manager. “She turns over every stone to get the deal done timely, and with a smile.”

Amy Fosdick is based in the bank’s Cottage Grove branch in Sun Prairie. Bank of Sun Prairie is a locally owned, full-service community bank with $710 million in assets and five branches in Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove, Wis. Its mission is to be trusted advisor for families, businesses and communities offering a complete range of services, while delivering fair returns for stockholders. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.

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KW2’s Andy Wallman retiring after 33 years in advertising

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2023

Contact: Molly Dillman
(608) 334-0406
mvidal@kw2madison.com

KW2’s Andy Wallman retiring after 33 years in advertising

MADISON, Wis.—Andy Wallman, one of Wisconsin’s most beloved advertising leaders and co-owner of KW2, recently announced his retirement after 33 years in the industry and 23 years as a leader at KW2.

“Dr. Seuss once said, ‘Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened,’” said Wallman. “I proud to say that I have professionally achieved what I wanted to over the past three decades. I have a ridiculous amount of stuff to smile about.”

His first priority in retirement: starting to edit his dad’s book which details his WWII and POW experiences.

“Being able to dedicate time to my dad’s story is a lifelong dream of mine. I’m ecstatic that I will finally have time to dig in,” said Wallman.

His retirement from his position as President and Executive Creative Director of KW2, as well as his stepping down as co-owner of the agency was final end of June.

“From the moment Andy started over two decades ago, he has had a tremendous and positive impact that has ultimately shaped KW2 into the values-driven agency we are today,” said Jennifer Savino, KW2 CEO and Co-Owner. “He is in our agency’s DNA and will continue to impact the creative work we do.”

“KW2 is a very special place. The core of our work is helping people, and we do it with a straight-up all-star team,” said Wallman. “There is nothing greater or more satisfying one could ask for in life. I am so proud of what we at KW2 have accomplished, and I know the team will get more and more special over time.”

Although he is retiring from full-time, day-to-day agency duties, Wallman’s passion for creative endeavors and the advertising industry remains. He also looks forward to spending more time with wife Jen and his three daughters, as well as continuing to volunteer for non-profit organizations in Cambridge.

BACKGROUND:
KW2 is a 37-year-old full-service digital and marketing agency with a long history of success in public health, higher education, and business services. We are a Wisconsin and nationally-certified WBE company that tackles some of society’s most challenging issues for leading organizations like The Wisconsin Departments of Health Services, Children and Families, and Natural Resources, as well as The University of Wisconsin, The Wisconsin Technical College System, and First Choice Dental. With a mission of empowering and improving lives, we believe our people grow in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where their valued insights and experiences help us build authentic relationships. Learn more about KW2’s values, results, services, and clients at kw2madison.com.

Tracy Odegaard Promoted to Assistant Bank Manager at OCB-Stoughton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2023

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

Tracy Odegaard Promoted to Assistant Bank Manager at OCB-Stoughton

Stoughton, WI (July 2023) – One Community Bank is thrilled to announce the recent promotion of Tracy Odegaard as Assistant Bank Manager of its Stoughton location.

“Tracy has consistently shown dedication to our clients, colleagues, and the community she lives in. Tracy will continue to develop relationships within our community and assist in developing our teller team,” said Amie Edgington, AVP-Bank Manager.

Tracy has been with One Community Bank for over 7 years. She has gained experience in a variety of retail positions including Teller, Relationship Banker, and Relationship Banking Officer.

Tracy is passionate about serving her community and creating a positive work environment for her colleagues. “I love that through helping my colleagues and clients, I can make them happy. I find it extremely rewarding to be able to find solutions for clients and assist them with all of their banking needs,” said Tracy.

Tracy is passionate about giving back to the Stoughton community through her volunteer efforts with One Community Bank. She is also the President of the Kiwanis Club of Stoughton and a member of the Youth Services Committee.

In her free time, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her animals. She loves being outside fishing and going to the races. She also enjoys reading.

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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.

Amy Squitieri Named Mead & Hunt COO/President

Amy Squitieri has been selected as Mead & Hunt’s next Chief Operations Officer (COO)/President. In this role, Amy will help lead the firm toward its strategic goals and vision, helping Mead & Hunt become a future-ready firm today.

Amy has been with Mead & Hunt for 30 years and has held many roles throughout the company. Upon joining the firm, Amy established a dedicated Cultural Resource Management (CRM) practice that fit seamlessly within the firm’s legacy of infrastructure design work. Since then, the practice has grown significantly in size and services. Most recently, Amy has served as the Environment and Infrastructure Group Leader since 2007, greatly expanding the company’s water practice and leading multidisciplinary staff to deliver engineering and technical services to clients nationwide. Amy’s business operations, client relationships, and people development skills have helped the business grow significantly both organically and through mergers and acquisitions. Her proven ability to take calculated risks necessary to enter new markets and geographies have shown her to be an ideal champion for Mead & Hunt’s strategic pursuit of growth. This skillset will be invaluable as the firm continues to grow into new markets and geographies.

In addition to her leadership roles in the company, Amy has been actively involved in numerous initiatives and projects that move both Mead & Hunt and the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry forward.  Amy has spearheaded Mead & Hunt’s Foresight + Innovation + Technology (FIT) initiative, which helps to navigate potentially disruptive changes in the AEC industry through advancing technology, innovation, and market growth. She sponsored Project Confluence, an employee-driven program dedicated to learning new approaches for equitable infrastructure that supports our position as an industry leader in innovation and ESG. In addition, she serves on the board of Engineering Change Lab-USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to unlocking the full potential of engineering for the benefit of society.

Amy has a clear vision for how to lead Mead & Hunt into the future. She says, “As we move forward, culture will be front and center. This means talking to people, understanding perspectives, listening, taking feedback, and aligning everyone around a common vision. This will allow us to continue to attract the best talent and provide exceptional solutions to clients as our markets evolve.”

Andy Platz, Mead & Hunt CEO and Board Chair echoes this sentiment, stating, “I have worked with Amy for the past 30 years and seen her leadership skills in action as she has led us through multiple acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives. I am excited to work with Amy as COO/President, and I have no doubt that great things are in store for our firm, industry, clients, and the communities we serve.”

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Additional quotes or background information

• Amy Squitieri, Mead & Hunt COO/President, Amy.squitieri@meadhunt.com, 608-443-0400

• Andy Platz, Mead & Hunt CEO and Board Chair, andy.platz@meadhunt.com, 608-443-0600

General media inquiries and photo requests:

• Meghan Stiklestad, Marketing Director, meghan.stiklestad@meadhunt.com, 608-443-0378