Category: Talent
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North Central Group Strengthens Senior Leadership Through Key Promotions
The real estate hospitality company announces promotions across multiple disciplines, including asset management, operations and development.
MADISON, Wis. (Jun 2022) – North Central Group (NCG), a leader in real estate development, and hospitality management, is excited to announce several new promotions within its senior leadership team. The organization has seen rapid growth in recent years, and these new leaders will help NCG continue its trajectory.
The company, which manages a portfolio of 29 hotels and conference centers, has made a commitment to make 2022 “The Year of the Team Member.” This initiative will focus on developing and retaining top talent, and these promotions are a key part of that strategy.
“We are a company that lives our core values, one of which is growth. We clearly understand and embrace the reality that our team members are the foundation of our company’s commitment to excellence and ultimately determine our success,” said NCG CEO Jonathan Bogatay. “We continue to look for ways to unlock and leverage the experience, talents, skills, abilities and passion of our amazing team, creating opportunities to make meaningful progress on their journey to becoming the very best version of themselves.”
The following team members have been promoted:
Jeff Lenz – President and Chief Asset Officer: Previously President and Chief Development Officer, Lenz will be responsible for the preparation and administration of NCG’s Asset Management Strategy, throughout the entire life cycle, from acquisition to disposition and the ongoing development and strategic implementation of all asset-related initiatives within the NCG business plan. Lenz has been with NCG for 23 years.
Eric Rottier – Chief Operating Officer: Previously Senior VP Of Operations, Rottier, who has been with NCG for 18 years, will be responsible for the overall operations and optimized performance of NCG’s portfolio of hotels, restaurants, conference centers and multi-family units, including all owned and operated as well as third-party properties.
Andy Inman – Chief Development Officer: Previously VP Of Development, Inman, who has been with the company for 8 years, will oversee and lead the team efforts in the development, design and construction of all development, renovation execution and capital projects for any new and existing NCG projects.
Kim Richter – VP of Community and Investor Relations: Previously Director of Community and Investor Relations, Richter, who has been with NCG for 8 years, will now be responsible for developing relationships with key charitable organizations and will lead NCG in assessing charitable partners and overall focus while successfully developing and implementing company-wide projects with current and future investment partners.
Additionally, special recognition to Cathy Gillman, who will be semi-retiring from NCG after 16 years of service. She will continue to serve as Vice President and General Counsel and a member of the NCG Advisory Board.
About North Central Group
North Central Group (NCG) is a leader in the ownership, development, and operation of premier hospitality properties. Established in 1981 by Founder and Chairman David Lenz, NCG is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality & real estate industry. NCG currently owns and operates 29 properties across multiple states and national brands. We leverage our unparalleled expertise to provide hotel management services, hotel development expertise, and real estate-focused services to property owners and investors throughout the U.S. ncghotels.com.
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North Central Group hiring for multiple Greater Madison positions
For information about additional available positions, please contact Talent Acquisition Manager Heather Braem at hbraem@ncghotels.com.
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Eppstein Uhen Architects appoints Angela King as new chief financial officer
MILWAUKEE (June 6, 2022) — CEO Rich Tennessen announced the promotion of Angela King as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA).
Angela leads the firm’s accounting and finance areas working closely with EUA teams and partners. She has the financial acumen and vision to lead the firm and has experience navigating through turbulent times of the pandemic and the firm’s recent merger with an architecture and engineering firm. Her leadership, dedication and talents are appreciated and recognized as she is promoted to the position of CFO.
Angela graduated from Lakeland University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration and earned her Associate of Applied Science, Accounting from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Her commitments expand beyond the firm as she is the President of Board of Directors for a non-profit organization called Eras Senior Network, Inc.
CEO Rich Tennessen says, “In the past years, Angela has stepped up in a big way, proving herself capable of this promotion at EUA. In addition to her talents in accounting and finance for the firm, she is a tireless advocate for those in our community and will also be taking on a bigger role helping with our firm foundation.”
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About Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA)
Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is best known for designing environments that elevate people’s potential. Over 250 employees in Denver, Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and Atlanta demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the markets, communities and clients they serve. The respected 115-year-old firm specializes in several markets including aerospace, education, workplace, industrial, healthcare, senior living, mixed-use, community and science + technology. For additional information, please visit the firm’s website at eua.com.
Media contact:
Jennifer Kalies, Marketing Director
920.278.0352
jenniferk@eua.com
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Park Bank Announces the Appointment of Potter Lawson’s President and CEO as New Board Member
Beth Prochaska is named the newest member of Park Bank’s Board of Directors
MADISON, WI (June 2022) — Park Bank to announce the addition of Beth Prochaska, President and CEO, at Potter Lawson as their newest board member.
Prochaska first joined Potter Lawson as a receptionist over 40 years ago and worked her way through almost every department, as well as becoming the first female shareholder. She has also been an active member in the community serving as board member on several notable organizations, such as Downtown Madison, Inc., Rotary Club of Madison, Fickett Structural, and The Madison Club.
“Beth Prochaska brings over 42 years of leadership and management experience to the Board. Throughout her time with Potter Lawson, she has championed efforts to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and business partners,” said James Hegenbarth, President & CEO of Park Bank. “In her current role as President and CEO, Beth brings a perspective that will benefit the Board and staff of Park Bank. We look forward to welcoming Beth to the Board of Directors in May 2022.”
Park Bank strives to improve the community their employees and clients live and work in, and that starts with appointing influential community members to their Board of Directors.
“I am thrilled to join Park Bank as a leader in the Dane County area,” said Beth Prochaska. “I am excited to share my knowledge of business practices and strategic partnerships, as well as my dedication to the community to help Park Bank make a difference and move into the future.”
For more information on Park Bank, visit ParkBank.com or call 608.278.2801.
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About Park Bank
With convenient locations throughout Dane County, Park Bank blends financial technology with individualized, proactive service in order to help clients achieve their goals. From individuals and families to nonprofits and businesses, Park Bank has over 50 years of experience bringing clients’ ambition to fruition. As the longest-serving Madison-based community bank, Park Bank is driven to create an ever-stronger community through collaboration with nonprofit organizations focused on diversity and inclusion, paid volunteer time for associates to give their time and energy to causes that matter to them and deepening charitable impact in order to help create positive change in the communities Park serves. Learn more at ParkBank.com or call 608.278.2801 for more information.
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BKD Promotes Eric Babler, Jason Grosh to Managing Director
MADISON, Wis. – Jeff Naig, managing partner of BKD’s Des Moines, Iowa and Madison, Wisconsin offices, is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Babler and Jason Grosh to managing director. Babler and Grosh deliver unmatched client experiences, embrace change and show dedication to the firm’s values and the accounting industry.
Babler’s and Grosh’s promotions coincide with BKD’s merger of equals with DHG to create FORVIS, an enhanced, Top-10, national professional services firm providing assurance, tax and advisory services.
Career paths at FORVIS are divided into levels, and each position is defined by its own set of duties, responsibilities and competencies requiring cumulative and advanced degrees of education, training and experience. Personnel also must demonstrate their leadership abilities as coaches and mentors, as well as taking an active role in their community. Individuals become candidates for promotion after successfully mastering their existing level.
Babler serves clients by providing tax services for a variety of industries, including real estate, hospitality, telecom, medicine, technology and legal. He is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Law with a J.D. degree.
“Eric is an integral member of our team in Madison,” Naig said. “His knowledge and expertise will continue to be tremendous assets in this new role.”
Grosh serves clients by providing tax services for a variety of industries, including real estate, hospitality, telecom, medicine, technology and legal. He is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Law with a J.D. degree.
“Jason has provided exceptional service to our clients in our Madison office,” Naig said. “He is a valued member of our team, and we look forward to him excelling in this new role.”
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FORVIS, LLP ranks among the nation’s Top-10 professional services firms. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver unmatched client experiences. FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which is reflected in a name comprised from partner initials that represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. With more than 5,400 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states, as well as across the globe, FORVIS will offer comprehensive assurance, tax, advisory and wealth management services. Visit FORVIS.com for additional information.