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.

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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About BKD

BKD CPAs & Advisors wants to earn your trust. If you’re looking for solid tax, audit or consulting advice—or a blend of it all—our expertise can help simplify your life. Our approximately 3,030 dedicated professionals provide solutions for clients in all 50 states and internationally, combining the insight and ideas of thought leaders in multiple industries. Everyone needs a trusted advisor. Who’s yours? Learn more at bkd.com.

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About FORVIS

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.

Local EXIT Realty Affiliated Offices Welcome New Team Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Susan Harrison
Senior Vice President
EXIT Realty Corp. International
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888-668-3948

Local EXIT Realty Affiliated Offices Welcome New Team Members

Madison, Wisconsin (Grassroots Newswire) April 28, 2022 – EXIT Realty HGM is pleased to announce that Chrissy King, Jennifer Mendez Rodriguez and Sarah White have joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals.

EXIT Realty HGM, located at 4211 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, Wisconsin is a proud member of EXIT Realty Upper Midwest’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.

About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a company founded and built on human potential. A full service, forward-thinking, real estate franchisor with offices across North America, EXIT has to-date paid out more than a half a billion dollars in single-level residual income to its associates. The Expert Marketing Suite^™ including geolocation Smart Sign^™ technology gives sellers an edge in a competitive marketplace. A portion of every transaction fee received by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund, and to-date, $6.8 million has been allocated to charity. For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com and www.joinexitrealty.com.

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M3 Insurance: Sara Kekula Promoted to Director of Senior Living & Social Services

Sara Kekula has recently been named co-director of senior living & social services practice at M3. As director, her primary role is to serve as a subject matter expert, strategist, and thought leader and report on trends and issues impacting the senior living & social services industry. She will continue to place insurance products and counsel clients on risk management strategies and insurance planning. Kekula will supplement the strong leadership of Chris Kenyon, managing director of senior living & social services.

Kekula has provided tremendous value to her clients and our firm since joining M3 in 2012. Through her tenure at M3, she has held roles as a support specialist, account manager, senior account manager, account executive, and senior account executive. In 2020, Kekula was named a partner. Her success is tied to her leadership ability, innovation, professionalism, and work ethic.

Kekula has an active role in the community outside of the walls of M3. She is committee member of the Independent Insurance Agent of Wisconsin (IIAW) Emerging Leaders, board member of the Community Living Connections, and an active community member in New Glarus, WI, where she resides with her husband and daughter.

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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.

Local Moroccan, soccer-playing chef takes job at Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

Madison Chef Malek Rguig, a former professional soccer player, said Mediterranean cuisine is at the heart of what he likes to cook.

He’s careful about his own diet, too.

“There is no morning that I don’t have my blueberry-strawberry-blackberry yogurt shake,” he said. “I don’t eat a lot of fried food. Here and there, but otherwise very healthy.”

Rguig, 61, played soccer for the Moroccan national team at age 17, and left his native Marrakech at 18 to study at the Sorbonne in Paris for a year. He also attended culinary school there for two years and played division 2 soccer for the French team Strasbourg.

In January, he took a job as the executive chef at Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale, a 10-story, 75,000-square-foot assisted living and memory care community at 602 Segoe Road, scheduled to open May 1.

“I like the people,” Rguig said. “I really enjoy the team we have and the beautiful building. My goal is to work for assisted living because I love to help people. With my passion in cooking, I think that’s worked well.”

Read more at the Wisconsin State Journal