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James C. Boll joins NGL as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
Madison, Wis. (February 24, 2022) – National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to welcome James C. Boll to the team as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Deputy Corporate Secretary, Boll has 30 years of legal experience, including litigation and corporate, as well as insurance operations and regulation. Boll joins NGL’s leadership team and will be managing corporate legal operations.
“We are excited for Jim to join us at NGL. His legal expertise and insurance experience coupled with management will be a valuable asset for us as we look toward future growth and expansion,” said Kim Shaul, NGL Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer.
Boll is a former President of the State Bar of Wisconsin and former Board Member of the Dane County Bar Association. His insurance experience includes positions as General Counsel for the Wisconsin Office of Commissioner of Insurance and as litigation counsel for a major insurance company.
Boll has held numerous supervisory positions as senior corporate counsel for a utility company and, most recently, as founding partner of the law firm St. Marie Boll, LCC. He has extensive experience negotiating contracts, developing budgets, supervising outside counsel and managing legal staff.
“I appreciate the opportunity to join NGL during an exciting time of transition and growth,” said Boll. “NGL is a successful, one hundred-year-old insurance company that is committed to serving policyholders and helping them when they need it most. I look forward to working with the legal team as we advise the business units on legal and compliance obligations.”
Boll holds a Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Boll has received numerous awards and honors, including twice being honored with the State Bar of Wisconsin President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Bar, as well as receiving the Wisconsin Judicial Council Recognition of Service. He maintains a Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent Rating (highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards).
As an active member of the community, Boll has also held several appointments with the City of Madison, coached youth basketball and football, and served as a Board Director for Attic Angels Prairie Point Retirement Community and Montessori Children’s House.
Boll is married with two adult sons and is a proud supporter of Madison Memorial Spartan athletics.
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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The River Food Pantry Hiring Operations Specialist, Delivery Coordinator
The River Food Pantry is seeking a full-time Operations Specialist to help feed Dane County. Starting wage is $17/hr. Benefits include group insurance plans, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan.
Read the full job posting here
The River Food Pantry is also seeking a full-time River Delivers Coordinator to help coordinate volunteer drivers who deliver free groceries to homebound households in need. Starting wage is $17/hr. Benefits include group insurance plans, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan.
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About The River Food Pantry
The River Food Pantry, serving over 1,000 diverse households each week, is South Central Wisconsin’s busiest food pantry. Our services include free groceries for curbside pickup or delivery, online grocery orders, freshly prepared to-go meals, and mobile lunches for children and adults in low-income neighborhoods.
We build community by offering opportunities to serve, donate, and collaborate. We also partner with local organizations to minimize food waste and improve access to reliable sources of food.
Since opening in 2006, our vision has always been to achieve a fully nourished community.
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M3 Insurance: Lacey Endres Named Vice President of Property & Casualty Operations
Lacey Endres has recently been named vice president of property & casualty operations at M3. In this role, she partners with select members of the executive leadership to set the strategy for the agency’s property & casualty division. Her responsibilities include leadership of client services, brokerage, surety, and risk management teams.
Endres joined M3 in 2007 as a property & casualty support specialist and quickly moved to an account manager position. In 2012, she was promoted to a client services manager role and served in that capacity for six years before becoming the director of client services for property & casualty in January 2018. Her growth has been a function of her hard work, operational knowledge, and her ability to produce outstanding results.
Endres currently serves as the treasurer on the executive board for the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin. The appointment on the PIAW executive board is on track to progress over the next two years, with Endres serving as vice president next year and president the following year. In addition, Endres is a Lead United level supporter of United Way of Dane County, and serves as the co-chair of M3’s Women’s Business Resource Group.

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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Haines, Nelson Join Capitol Bank Team as Universal Bankers
Madison, WI (February 2022): Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce that Rob Haines and Autumn Nelson have joined the Capitol Bank team as Universal Bankers.
Rob joined Capitol Bank with one year of banking experience and three years of finance experience. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in finance from Lancaster Bible College in Pennsylvania. He is an avid sports fan, especially of the LA Dodgers and Tom Brady. In his free time, Rob enjoys hunting, fishing, backpacking, and visiting museums.

Autumn joined Capitol Bank as a Universal Banker in 2022 with two years of teller experience. She has completed courses at Madison College and is currently studying marketing at University of Wisconsin – Madison. Outside of work, Autumn shows horses competitively around the United States, where she competes for national and world titles. When not in competition, Autumn and her family enjoy taking their miniature horses to visit residents of nursing homes.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally-owned and operated since 1995, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses, and individuals in the Dane County area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
Contact: Natalie Gregerson
AVP / Marketing
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
608.836.1616
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Capitol Bank: Natalie Gregerson Promoted to AVP / Marketing
Madison, WI: Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Natalie Gregerson to Assistant Vice President of Marketing. In the three years Natalie has been with the Bank, she has materially elevated Capitol Bank’s brand and marketing reach with exponential growth in the Bank’s social media strategy.
“Natalie’s impact has been felt in each area of the Bank. She has been an integral part of our growth through the mortgage boom and Paycheck Protection Program and her efforts are evidenced in our success,” said Thompson.
Natalie’s effort extends into the community through volunteerism with organizations including the UW Carbone Cancer Emerging Leadership Board and United Way of Dane County Marketing Committee. Additionally, she has volunteered with Second Harvest Foodbank and Alzheimer’s Association.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally-owned and operated since 1995, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses and individuals in the Dane County area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
Ami Myrland
SVP/Chief Financial Officer
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
608.836.1616