Leah Urso Joins State Bank of Cross Plains as Agriculture & Business Relationship Manager

November 18, 2021, MADISON, Wisconsin— State Bank of Cross Plains welcomes Leah Urso to its Ag Lending and Business Banking Team. She serves farmers, agribusiness owners, and local businesses throughout Dane County.

“Leah brings such a genuine love for the agriculture industry to her work,” says Steve Eager, State Bank of Cross Plains’ Market President. “Her ability to connect with customers and her drive to truly understand how she can help makes her not only incredibly competent but also a joy to have on our team.”

Having grown up on a registered Holstein farm and eventually owning and showing registered AQHA horses and registered Holsteins, Urso has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a variety of agricultural areas. As FFA President in high school, she was awarded Wisconsin’s Outstanding Agriculture Girl scholarship.

Urso earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Communications/Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. While at UW-Eau Claire, she co-founded and served as a representative for Student United Way-UWEC and was nominated by her professor into the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success for her academic achievement, community service, and campus participation.

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State Bank of Cross Plains is known for our modern, progressive approach to supporting businesses and consumers by offering services more typical of larger financial institutions in an environment that values one-on-one personal relationships and community involvement. State Bank of Cross Plains is a $1.6 billion institution, offering a full range of business and personal financial services including business, real estate, and consumer lending, as well as wealth management and financial advisory services. We now also provide Crop Insurance and Ag Lending Services. SBCP has 14 convenient locations in Dane, Rock, and Green Counties. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

For additional information, contact Marketing Communications Manager Ian Folger at 608-826-3515.

Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale Names Kim Kay as Executive Director Ahead of 2022 Grand Opening

Kim Beverly
Director of Communications & Public Relations
(423) 478-8070, ext. 328
kbeverly@legacysl.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale Names Kim Kay as Executive Director Ahead of 2022 Grand Opening
With more than a decade of experience overseeing health care communities, Kay brings a vast amount of knowledge and expertise to Legacy Senior Living’s first Wisconsin-based community.

MADISON, Wis. (November 18, 2021) – Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale, the newest member of the Cleveland, Tenn.-based Legacy Senior Living family of assisted living and memory care facilities, has named Kim Kay as its executive director ahead of its grand opening in early 2022.

With over 13 years of management experience overseeing health care communities, Kay brings her knowledge and expertise to Legacy Senior Living’s first Wisconsin-based assisted living and memory care community. Most recently, she served as the executive director of a 232-bed senior living community, in Grafton.

“When Legacy Senior Living decided to open its first Midwestern community in Wisconsin, our executive team was passionate about finding someone who not only had the experience but who also knew the ins and outs of senior care in the area. When we met Kim, we knew she was the right person for the role. Our team has absolute faith that she is going to do an outstanding job serving Madison seniors with honor, respect, faith and integrity,” Jason Gibson, Vice President of Operations for Legacy Senior Living, said.

“​​I am grateful to be a part of a family of senior living communities that shows such compassion for our seniors and appreciation to its employees. I started my career in 2003 and quickly learned it was my calling. Having also had the blessing of caring for my mother, I understand what it feels like to be the child who becomes the caregiver. I also understand the emotions that accompany the decision to move into assisted living or memory care and I’ll be right here to help others through those same feelings I experienced,” Kay said.

With renovations expected to be completed by early 2022, Kay said she is looking forward to welcoming residents and their families into the 92-unit, 75,000-square-foot community.

“I always tell people when they are touring communities to pay attention to how they feel the moment they walk through the door. They should immediately feel welcomed and have a sense of home. I am counting down the days until I get to see the smiles on the faces of seniors as they choose to call this premier community their home,” Kay added.

Kay resides in Madison with her husband and dog, Max. She enjoys spending time with her two children and two granddaughters.

More information about Kim Kay and Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale are available by calling (608) 949-7550 or visiting the community’s website.

About Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale is a 75,000-square-foot premier assisted living and memory care facility opening in Madison, WI, in early 2022. Located at 602 Segoe Road, the community will encompass 10 stories featuring 92 well-appointed units, of which 64 will be designated for assisted living and 28 for memory care. Residents will have access to luxurious amenities including underground parking, a full-service bistro, a state-of-the-art media room and the Penthouse Crown Room, which will overlook picturesque views of the State Capitol and Lake Mendota.

More information is available by calling (608) 949-7550 or by visiting renaissancehilldale.net.

Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale is part of a family of senior living communities throughout the eastern United States owned and/or operated by Legacy Senior Living of Cleveland, Tenn. Legacy Senior Living specializes in offering independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care services. More information is available at legacysl.net.

Jay Sekelsky Elected to Capitol Bank’s Board of Directors

Madison, WI (November 16, 2021): Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the election of Jay Sekelsky to the Board of Directors of Capitol Bank. He was elected to the position in October 2021 and will serve a three-year term. Jay is currently a partner at Zermatt Investors, LLC, a private partnership that invests in early-stage companies. He retired in September 2018 from Madison Investment Advisors where he was a partner and the Chief Investment Officer. Jay holds a BBA and MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and graduated from the Applied Security Analysis Program.

“Jay’s extensive experience will be an asset to our business, and his passion to serve on nonprofit boards aligns with our Capitol Bank core values,” said Thompson.

Jay has made community involvement a big part of his life and currently serves on several nonprofit boards including Chair of the American Family Children’s Hospital Advisory Board, United Way of Dane County, Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development, and Edgewood High School Board of Directors. Jay is currently serving on the forprofit boards for West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, eCIO Inc., and Intellivist Inc.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally-owned and operated, 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 Madison and Verona communities. 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.

Natalie Gregerson
Director of Marketing/Officer
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
608.836.1616

Findorff Announces Additional Shareholders To Help Guide The Future Of The Company

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. (Findorff) is pleased to announce the recent promotion of nine members of the senior leadership team to Company Shareholders. These talented individuals continue to play a vital role in the Company’s commitment to advancing the commercial construction industry. They join the current Findorff ownership team of President and CEO Jim Yehle and Executive Vice Presidents Brian Hornung, Jeff McLean, and Jeff Tubbs in guiding the strategic direction of Findorff. “We are excited to grow our leadership base with these individuals,” says Chairman Rich Lynch. “We look forward to engaging others in the future, as our foundation for ownership expands.”

Matt Breunig has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Matt joined Findorff in 2006 as a Project Engineer and was promoted to Director of Project Management in 2016. His project portfolio includes University Square, Danisco, Edgerton City Hall, and UW–School of Nursing before he began his focus on projects in the education market sector. During his tenure, he has overseen and supported the construction of over $1 billion in education projects. Matt has been involved with Leadership AGC, Leadership Greater Madison, and was a recipient of In Business magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. Matt currently serves as the American Red Cross – Southwest WI Chapter Board Chair and is involved with educational organizations including WASBO and the UW–Stout Industry Advisory Committee.

John Feller began his career at Findorff as a Project Manager more than 25 years ago. He now brings his industry experience to the role of Preconstruction Vice President. John is actively involved in the life cycle of projects during the earliest stages including facilities master planning, budgeting, and value engineering. John currently manages the preconstruction efforts for Findorff’s large-scale residential projects located across the United States. He is actively involved in the AGC of Wisconsin, Madison Rotary, the National “W” Club, and serves on the Board of Catholic Charities.

Bob Hougard serves as Project Executive to the Science & Technology market. With 40 years of experience in the industry, Bob contributes his technical expertise in highly regulated markets including industrial, pharma, food & beverage, and advanced manufacturing environments. His knowledge of lean fast-track design and construction methods, expertise on facility scale-up capabilities, and go-to-market strategies are some of the reasons Bob was recognized as The Daily Reporter’s Icon of Construction in 2020. Bob joined Findorff in 2006 and is currently active in the American Heart Association (AHA) Executive Leadership Team and Wisconsin Technology Council.

Luke Hutchins was hired at Findorff nearly 20 years ago as a laborer. Since that time, he has progressed his career through various project management roles and currently leads Findorff’s travel group. As Director of Project Management, his group has successfully completed nearly three dozen major projects across the United States including local student-housing developments such as The James on the UW-Madison campus and The Commons at Marquette University. Luke’s community involvement includes serving as Board Chair of Second Harvest Food Bank, and being active in the AGC of Wisconsin and United Way. The key roles Luke has had earned him recognition with In Business magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

Jim Martin joined Findorff in 2003 and has been instrumental in the construction of many iconic projects including the Overture Center for the Arts, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, and over 200 retail bank branches throughout the Midwest. Jim was promoted to Vice President of Project Management in 2019. Today, his focus is supporting the project management staff including training and development. Jim served on the Ronald McDonald House of Madison Board and was the 2018 recipient of the Red Shoe award to recognize his contributions to the expansion of the Ronald McDonald House. He is a member of AGC of Wisconsin and North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Training Fund, volunteers as a coach with Verona Wildcat Youth Hockey, and was honored as a 2019 recipient of The Daily Reporter’s Icon of Construction.

Jason Mattila is a United States Military Academy West Point graduate who began his career at Findorff over 17 years ago. Since 2020 he has served as a Project Executive. Jason is responsible for providing guidance, technical support, and team leadership as part of the “end-to-end” project plan to ensure complex Science & Tech projects are delivered successfully. He is an active AGC of Wisconsin member and a registered State of Wisconsin Professional Engineer. His community involvement includes volunteer work with United Way and the Verona Wildcat Youth Hockey Association. Jason was selected as part of In Business magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2012.

Christin Mlsna has over two decades of industry experience and leads Findorff’s K-12 and higher education initiatives as Director of Education Market & Communication Services. She brings strategic communications, engagement, facilitation, and marketing services to corporate, education, and non-profit clients during the planning, design, and construction phases of a project. Her creative work and drive for excellence have set new standards in the industry and have helped achieve success on over $2 billion in school referendum projects. Christin speaks locally, regionally, and nationally, sharing best practices for engaging internal and external stakeholders. She is actively involved in many industry and community boards, receiving several awards for her efforts.

Ben Pechan graduated from UW-Whitewater with a master’s degree in accounting before finding his niche in the construction industry 15 years ago. Ben joined Findorff in 2018 as CFO and as a member of the board of directors. He oversees finance, accounting, business technology, and corporate risk at Findorff. He is an active member of the Agrace Finance Committee, UW Whitewater Accounting Advisory Board, and Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Madison Chapter. Ben is a recent In Business magazine’s 40 Under 40 and CFMA honoree, as well as a Wisconsin Institute of CPAs Business and Management award winner. He currently serves on the executive committee of the American Heart Association Heart Walk. Ben is heavily involved in driving the Company’s corporate governance, strategic planning and execution, and overall corporate risk management strategies.

Eric Plautz began his career at Findorff over 20 years ago as an intern on the Overture Center for the Arts project. In 2020, he was promoted to Project Executive. During his tenure at the Company, he has enjoyed the challenges of helping construct unique and complex environments including MMoCA’s glass stair and gallery spaces, local restaurants, education, and office facilities, such as Epic’s Farm and Storybook Campuses. Eric is a member of the AGC of Wisconsin and the MMoCA Board. He is a volunteer for the American Diabetes Association, United Way of Dane County, Meals on Wheels, and mentors UW-Madison Civil Engineering students. He is a Class of 2019 recipient of In Business’ 40 Under 40 recognition.

DeWitt Welcomes Two Partners to the Firm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2021

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman
mmf@dewittllp.com / 262-754-2877

DeWitt Welcomes Two Partners to the Firm

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS –DeWitt LLP today announced the addition of two lateral partners to the firm – Tara Mathison and James Todd.  Todd is a member of the firm’s Family Law practice group in its Minneapolis office.  Mathison, who will practice from the metro-Milwaukee and Madison offices of DeWitt, is a member of DeWitt’s Trust & Estates and Litigation practice groups.

About Mathison

Mathison brings more than 17 years of legal experience to DeWitt.  In the Trust & Estates arena, Mathison guides individuals, families, and business owners through the preparation of thoughtful and comprehensive estate plans customized to achieve the widely varying goals presented by each client situation.  Additionally, she represents clients in probate and trust administrations.  Tapping into her extensive experience managing complex commercial litigation, Mathison also handles fiduciary litigation matters.  She earned a J.D. from Marquette University Law School and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville.  Mathison is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

About Todd

Todd practices with DeWitt’s Family Law practice group and is located in the Minneapolis office. He assists clients with a variety of issues incident to the dissolution of complex marital estates, including closely-held business valuations, post-decree spousal maintenance modifications, jurisdictional issues, and contested custody disputes. James has successfully tried and argued cases at the district court level and at the Minnesota Court of Appeals and has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2019.

He earned his J.D./MBA, cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, and his B.A. from William and Mary.  He is admitted to practice in Minnesota.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the 10 largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family business, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law.  More information is available at dewittllp.com 

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