Boardman Clark: Jennifer Mirus Elected as Chairperson of Executive Committee

Boardman Clark recently named Attorney Jennifer Mirus as Chairperson of the firm’s Executive Committee. The role, previously held by Attorney Richard Heinemann, is the firm’s foremost leadership position.

“It has been a privilege to practice law at Boardman Clark for more than 27 years and I look forward to this opportunity to help the Firm achieve its goals in serving its clients and the community,” Jennifer says. “I am excited and proud to be the first female Chair, and would like to thank Richard for his years of leadership and hard work in this role.”

Jennifer is also Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group and will continue to actively represent clients. In her legal practice, Jennifer represents employers in all aspects of employment relations, including wage and hour issues, discrimination, Family and Medical Leave, ADA, reductions in force, harassment, hiring, discipline and terminations. She is also a sought-out speaker on human resources issues.

“Jennifer is a natural leader and a true people person,” added Heinemann. “She brings the same thoughtful approach she applies in her practice to her role on the Executive Committee – she is an excellent choice to lead the firm moving forward.”

Boardman Clark’s Executive Committee is the governing extension of the Firm’s partnership. The Committee is responsible for maintaining the firm’s long-term vision as well as overseeing decisions related to day-to-day operations.

In additional to Jennifer’s transition to Chair, Doug Witte has been named to the Executive Committee. Doug is Co-Chair of the firm’s School Law Practice Group, is also a member of the Labor & Employment Practice Group and has over 30 years of experience representing private and public sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Doug joins Sarah Zylstra, Jennifer Mirus, Pat Neuman and Richard Heinemann on the Executive Committee.

Bank of Sun Prairie’s Christopher Cox Named Chief Business Banking Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2022

Contact: Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors
608.837.4511 ● jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.com
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Bank of Sun Prairie’s Christopher Cox Named Chief Business Banking Officer
Cox Assumes Commercial Lending Executive Leadership Role as Bank Grows

Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie’s Christopher Cox has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Business Banking Officer. Cox has enjoyed a successful career in commercial banking for more than 20 years in central and southern Wisconsin where he has specialized in commercial lending and managing extensive portfolios across widely respected community banks. He now oversees the business lending department of lenders and portfolio managers after serving under recently retired Chief Lending Officer Ron Blawusch.

Bank of Sun Prairie’s commercial lending team is working throughout central and southern Wisconsin and under Cox’s leadership, the area continues to grow recently adding a junior business banker and currently recruiting a vice president, business banker to round out the growing practice.

“Chris is the exact right person at the exact right time to step into this critical executive leadership role for Bank of Sun Prairie,” exclaimed Bank of Sun Prairie’s President and CEO Jimmy Kauffman. “He brings the perfect combination of leadership skills and a deep understanding of commercial lending and complex portfolio management – and most importantly, our customers and Chris’ team respect and admire his technical expertise and warm personality, a winning combination.”

Cox earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MBA in accounting from University of Phoenix and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking. Cox has served as a community volunteer in board and governance capacities, serving nonprofits and organizations focused on economic development. He lives in Fall River with his family.

Bank of Sun Prairie is a locally owned, full-service community bank with $639.5 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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Brendon O’Shea Joins Capitol Bank Mortgage Team

Madison, WI (January 2023): Ken Thompson, CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce that
Brendon O’Shea has joined the Capitol Bank team as Mortgage Loan Originator.

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Sustain Dane is Hiring a Full-Time Program Coordinator

You can play a critical role in helping Sustain Dane achieve our vision of a thriving and connected community with a sustainable environment and economy we are proud to pass on to future generations.

Overview:

• Title: Program Coordinator
• Full-Time salary of $45,000
• Competitive benefits including paid time off, health and dental insurance, short-& long-term disability, and 401K
• Reports to Lucia Hunt, Sustain Dane Development & Partnerships Manager

Submission: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting Tuesday, January 31 until the position is filled. Anticipated start date of March 1, 2023. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Lucia Hunt at lucia@sustaindane.org. Please include your name and “Program Coordinator” in the subject line and your name in the title of attached documents.

Job Description: Passionate people and resources fuel our work. In this job, you will assist with program and event coordination and implementation. You will also support fund development through partnership and sponsorship/membership growth. In this collaborative position, you’ll work with the Sustain Dane staff team and Board of Directors, as well as be able to execute projects and strategies independently.

Read the full position description here

19 Findorff Promotions

Whether in the field or in the office, Findorff employees have been hard at work setting the bar for the construction industry. We’ve had an impressive quarter of promotions. Please give a big round of applause to the following individuals who have been recognized for their above-and-beyond work!

Eduardo Marquez, Oscar Vargas Bruno, Jake Sides, and Reed Krugman (Yard Operations) have been promoted to Supervisor. Jeff Kremel has been promoted to Senior Superintendent.

In office leadership positions, Matt Breunig and Luke Hutchins have joined Findorff’s Board of Directors. Deana Turner and Luke Hutchins have been promoted to Vice President. Christin Mlsna is now Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Chad Eschler is Vice President of Business Development, and Bob Hougard is Vice President of Science & Technology. Michelle Kraemer is Director of People Strategy, Brad Olson is Director of Project Management, and Laura Velotta is Director of MEP and Specialty Services. Mike Stern is now Project Executive, Erika Freeman is Education Market Manager, Katie Gorder is Project Support Manager, Luke Schulte is Creative Services Lead, and Rob McMurrich is Lead Scheduler.

Congratulations, everyone!