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Felicia’s Donation Closet Looking for Volunteers

Felicia’s Donation Closet is looking for a reliable volunteer to join our organization. We are currently in need of someone to help with a variety of duties but would mainly include the locating and delivering of donated furniture in the Dane County Area, to be given to families we serve in our community.
This volunteer would need to be available a couple times a month. If you are interested in this rewarding volunteer position, please contact:
Felicia Diny at felicia@feliciasdonationcloset.com
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The QTI Group: Creative Community Living Services Searching for New CEO
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Attorneys Rideout and Wise Join Murphy Desmond S.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amy Gores, Marketing Director
Email: agores@murphydesmond.com
Direct Dial: 608.268.5582
Attorneys Rideout and Wise Join Murphy Desmond S.C.
MADISON, WI – Attorneys Lane Rideout and Jacob Wise recently joined the law firm of Murphy Desmond S.C.
Rideout represents clients in a wide range of business matters from entity formation to succession planning, as well as employment law and human resources issues. Rideout’s background includes significant experience working with tech start-ups and entrepreneurs in numerous industries. Rideout earned her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 2005.

Wise is a criminal defense attorney serving clients in matters such as OWI/DUI, drug charges, disorderly conduct, and felony and misdemeanor offenses. He also assists in civil litigation including personal injury, contract disputes, and other civil cases. Wise earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2021.

Founded in 1931, Murphy Desmond employs over 30 attorneys in various practice areas for businesses and individuals. The firm, which is included on U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” lists, has offices in Madison, Janesville, Dodgeville, and Appleton, Wisconsin. Visit www.murphydesmond.com.
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Mike Moore Named M3 Chief Operating Officer
Mike Moore has been named the first chief operating officer of M3 Insurance effective immediately.
Moore joined M3 in 1994 as an account executive. By 2001, he was promoted to executive vice president of our property and casualty division. In 2004, he took on the role of executive vice president of insurance operations – a role he has held since.
In this role, Moore has responsibilities for key agency operations: brokerage, client services, human resources, and information technology. This new title is reflective of not only the results we have experienced under his leadership, but the continued growth of our agency.
M3’s leadership structure represents continued agency growth and commitment to building a strong infrastructure from which to serve M3 clients.
About M3
M3 is a top insurance broker and risk management firm in America. We’re leaders in the products we represent and the industries we serve. M3’s people are an extension of your team, providing world-class resources to help you manage risk, purchase insurance, and provide employee benefits. And our focus on community builds better places to live and work.
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National Guardian Life: Marita LaChapell promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Marita LaChapell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer at National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL). LaChapell joined NGL in January 2020 as Vice President of Internal Consulting.
In her role as Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer she leads the Internal Audit, Procurement and Tax teams. Additionally, LaChapell leads process improvement and process integration projects and has an active role in M&A and many other corporate objectives.
“Marita joined NGL two years ago and her leadership role and impact on the organization has continued to grow. We appreciate her tenacity and efforts that has resulted in lowering our risk profile and improving our professionalism,” said Knut Olson, President & CEO at NGL.
As Founder and CEO of Align Financial, LaChapell has a background and expertise in financial management across a wide variety of industries. In addition, during her 30-year career she broadened her leadership footprint by designing and implementing enterprise/information systems, compensation strategies, advising clients regarding their personal financial planning, growing advisory sales teams and driving organizational change through continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma and Operational Excellence programs.
“NGL has been an exciting and energizing step in my career, I appreciate the organization’s willingness to embrace new challenges to enable growth and the great people I get to work with every day,” said LaChapell of her experience.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Michigan Technological University in public accounting, specializing in information systems. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Personal Financial Specialist. Additionally, LaChapell earned a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in 2009.
She is a global volunteer for Habitat for Humanity International and serves as a Board member for her church.
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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