McClone Promotes Brad DeLeeuw to Vice President of Business Development

Expanded role reflects McClone’s growth and its commitment to client-focused results

Menasha, WI, August 6, 2025 —McClone Insurance, a leading insurance, risk management, and employee benefits broker, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brad DeLeeuw to Vice President of Business Development. This move reflects McClone’s continued organizational growth and the strategic importance of business development as a bridge between market needs and long-term client success.

Since becoming Director of Business Development, Brad has been instrumental in driving strategic growth initiatives and building key partnerships, both within McClone and across the broader business community. In this new role, Brad will take on expanded leadership responsibilities: overseeing the continued growth, development, and performance of the Business Development team while advancing McClone’s mission to make a difference every day. 

“Brad’s leadership has helped shape a business development function that’s consultative, intentional, and rooted in trust,” said Dustin McClone, President and CEO. “This promotion gives him the platform to bring that approach to scale, supporting our team internally while elevating the experience externally.”

Brad played a key role in building a system where business development isn’t just about growth, it’s about fit. McClone’s model enables strategic risk advisors to focus on technical strategy and service, while Brad’s team ensures prospective and current clients feel supported throughout their journey. 

“We’ve always believed that strong relationships open the door, but results are what keep us there,” said Bill Julius, Executive Vice President of Sales. “Brad understands that balance. His team leads with curiosity and follow-through, helping clients get to better outcomes, not just better conversations.”

McClone’s Business Development team plays an essential role in the company’s client-first approach. As the first point of contact for many, they set the tone and guide organizations toward the solutions that best match their needs, ensuring every interaction reflects McClone’s high standards for communication, consistency, and performance. 

Brad’s promotion comes at a pivotal time as McClone continues to grow its impact and expand its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the businesses, organizations, and individuals it serves.

For additional information, please contact:
Ashley Rothmann | pr@mcclone.com

About McClone Insurance

McClone Insurance is a leading provider of comprehensive risk management and insurance solutions. With headquarters in Menasha, Wisconsin, and regional offices in Madison, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan, McClone serves clients nationwide. The company offers a wide range of services including business insurance, employee benefits, HR outsourcing, 401(k) solutions, personal insurance, and a private client division. Founded in 1949, McClone’s core values are centered on people, community, and delivering exceptional service. Through its proprietary RiskMAP™ process and the McClone M.A.D.E. program, the company is committed to making a meaningful impact for its clients and communities. 

Mead & Hunt Announces Brian Till as Greenhouse Gas Reduction Group Leader

Mead & Hunt has announced that Brian Till is the company’s new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Group Leader, following the retirement of longtime leader Tom Bachman.

“We’re excited for what lies ahead,” said Amy Squitieri, Mead & Hunt’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer-elect. “Brian’s vision and leadership will be instrumental in shaping a more sustainable future for our clients and communities.”

Till brings extensive technical expertise and leadership to this pivotal role. He has led multidisciplinary teams in delivering engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions across the renewable energy, wastewater, and water treatment sectors. His strategic vision and client-focused approach have consistently driven innovation and efficiency in complex infrastructure projects.

Bachman, a longtime colleague of Till’s, shared his confidence in the transition. “Few people can match Brian’s technical expertise, work ethic, and organizational skills. Having worked closely with him for the past 25 years, I can attest to his commitment to renewable energy solutions—not only in the greenhouse gas reduction market but also in wastewater treatment.”

Till’s leadership philosophy emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. As GHGR Group Leader, he aims to expand the group’s impact by advancing cutting-edge energy projects and mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. His thoughtful, practical approach to challenges and innovative solutions will help guide the team toward further market growth, providing turnkey EPC solutions that streamline delivery and maximize value for energy developers, manufacturers, municipalities, and other partners.

Mead & Hunt is a national, full-service engineering, architectural, planning, and construction services firm that has been serving clients for 125 years. Since its founding, Mead & Hunt has grown significantly in

size and diversity. Today, the firm employs more than 1,400 people and works in a variety of markets, including federal, state and local governments, cultural resources, transportation, aviation, food and beverage, private, renewable energy, and water.

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Gary Kuter Joins Bank of Sun Prairie as SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Decades of Executive Level Banking Experience Positions Bank for Even Greater Success

Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie welcomes Gary Kuter as new senior vice president, chief financial officer. Kuter leads the finance department, contributing his broad range of experience in commercial lending, compliance, risk management, operations, funding, credit analysis, pricing, and retail banking to the broader organization.

Kuter has worked in banking for close to 30 years, most recently as head of compliance and retail banking for Capitol Bank. He currently serves as past chair and member of the Wisconsin Bankers Association Government Relations Committee, as board member for Friends of the Waisman Center and is a member of Rotary International. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.

“I have known Gary for a long time. He is a seasoned, well-rounded banking executive who has spent his career in community banking. He brings a deep understanding of financial strategy, operations and leadership that will strengthen our growth and long-term stability,” shared Jimmy Kauffman, Bank of Sun Prairie’s president and CEO. “He leads Bank of Sun Prairie’s finance department leveraging his proven track record of success in developing and leading high-performing teams.”

Bank of Sun Prairie is a locally owned, full-service community bank with $724 million in assets and four branches in Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove, Wis. Its mission is to be trusted advisor and community ally lifting people and organizations up, milestone to milestone, through leading-edge financial services and personal support. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.

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Oak Bank Welcomes Alexis Schueler as Commercial Loan Specialist

Fitchburg, WI – Oak Bank is pleased to welcome Alexis Schueler as a Commercial Loan Specialist. In this role, Alexis will support the bank’s commercial lending activities by coordinating loan documentation, reviewing collateral, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the loan process. Her work will be integral to the loan operations team and reinforcing Oak Bank’s commitment to personalized, high-quality service for business clients.

Alexis brings valuable experience in loan processing, personal banking, and client services. Her background has equipped her with a strong understanding of lending workflows and a client focused mindset, which she now brings to the commercial side of banking. Alexis is excited to build on this foundation and grow her expertise in commercial loan operations.

“I was drawn to Oak Bank because of its reputation for both professional excellence and genuine community engagement,” Alexis shared. “I’m excited to work in a role where I can grow my expertise in commercial lending while contributing to a team that truly values collaboration and integrity.”

Melissa Torres, Vice President – Loan Operations, welcomes Alexis to the team noting, “Alexis’s attention to detail, drive to learn, and client-first mindset make her a perfect fit for our commercial loan team. We’re thrilled to have her on board, and we’re confident she’ll help strengthen the support we provide to our business clients.”

Alexis supports the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. When she’s not at the bank, you might find her boating in the summer, snowboarding in the winter or playing the drums.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Alexis Schueler as she begins her journey with Oak Bank!

Oak Bank has been deeply rooted in the Fitchburg community and Madison area for 25 years, meeting the financial needs of homeowners and businesses by offering top-notch service, quick answers, and creative solutions, all while supporting over 135 local nonprofits each year. Visit www.oak.bank to learn more.

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Dr. Tracey Scherr Named District’s Next Director of Mental Health and Well-Being

MADISON, Wis.—The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) has named Dr. Tracey Scherr as its new director of mental health and well-being, effective immediately. Scherr previously served as MMSD’s mental health partnerships coordinator and brings more than two decades of experience in school psychology, higher education and community collaboration to the role.

In her new position, Scherr will lead the District’s comprehensive student mental health strategy, overseeing system-wide trauma and depression screening, school-based mental health interventions, professional learning for educators and key partnerships with healthcare providers and universities. She will also coordinate the integration of behavioral and social-emotional supports across departments, with a continued focus on equity and access for historically marginalized student populations.

“Dr. Scherr brings to this important position a deep understanding of school systems and student support, combined with an unwavering commitment to equity,” said Dr. Carlettra Stanford, assistant superintendent of schools and learning. “Her leadership will help ensure that every student in our district has access to mental health supports that are not only effective, but affirming and culturally responsive.”

Before joining MMSD in 2022, Scherr served as assistant coordinator of the school psychology program at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she spent 18 years preparing the next generation of school psychologists, some of whom now serve within MMSD. She has also worked closely with K–12 schools throughout her career, including helping to lead a substitute teaching program that gave aspiring educators valuable classroom experience.

Scherr holds a bachelor of arts degree from Colorado Mesa University, as well as a master of arts degree in psychology and a doctorate in school psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. She is a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist and has held leadership roles at the state, national and international levels. Her advocacy, legislative work, and numerous publications have consistently focused on improving school-based mental health services, especially for underserved and underrepresented student populations.

“Dr. Scherr has the rare ability to build bridges between schools, families and the mental health community,” said Leia Esser, executive director of student and staff supports. “Her background in higher education and deep ties to MMSD uniquely position her to lead this work with both expertise and heart.”

Scherr succeeds Dr. Kristen Guetschow, who retired last month after years of dedicated service to the district.

For more information about MMSD’s approach to mental health and related supports, please visit the District’s website.

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About the Madison Metropolitan School DistrictThe Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving more than 25,000 students across 52 schools. The District’s vision is that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate ready for college, career and community. With more than 4,500 teachers and staff, MMSD is committed to ensuring the District’s goals and core values are held at the center of its efforts, so students can learn, belong and thrive. For more information, visit mmsd.org.