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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Natalie Damro Joins M3 Elevate as Account Executive for Individual Health

Natalie Damro recently joined M3 Insurance as an account executive in the agency’s M3 Elevate division. Specializing in individual health coverage, her primary role is to help clients analyze, choose, and obtain health and life insurance products in the individual marketplace.

Damro can assist clients across the employment spectrum, whether they are retiring early, are a 1099 employee, or experiencing a gap in employment. She works to simplify the complicated marketplace so M3 Elevate clients can feel comfortable knowing the choices they make regarding individual health or life insurance plans fit their needs.
 
Damro joins M3 with more than ten years of insurance experience gained at McClone and Network Health, where she specialized in individual health.

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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.

Capitol Bank Prepares for East Side Expansion with Recent Hires

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

Capitol Bank Prepares for East Side Expansion with Recent Hires

Madison, WI (November 1, 2021): Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to welcome two new Bankers: Teri Erickson joins the team as Bank Manager – East Madison, and Andy Hayes as a Universal Banker.
“Our growth as an organization continues to be supported by onboarding knowledgeable bankers that have great customer service skills,” said Thompson.

Teri’s experience includes 9 years in finance and 12 years in retail management, for a combined 21 years of experience in customer service management. She will join David Robbins, Market President – East Madison in managing the new location. Teri holds an ABA Personal Banker Certificate and is a recent graduate from MATC Leadership Academy. She lives on Madison’s East side and has been involved with organizations like American Cancer Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Andy joins Capitol Bank with three years of banking experience. He holds a liberal arts degree from Northern Michigan University and a marketing degree from Western Technical College. Andy will be based at the flagship Capitol Bank location in West Madison. New to the Madison area, Andy hopes to find more ways to get involved in the community.
Capitol Bank will open a third location in early 2022 in the American Center on Madison’s East side.

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.

Iconica starts next chapter, expands ownership

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Blake Sabatke
Digital Marketing Manager
blake.sabatke@iconicacreates.com
608.664.3533

Iconica starts next chapter – expands ownership

Two employees of the full-service architecture, engineering, and general contracting firm, Iconica, Inc., have acquired ownership within the company.

Mike Walters, Executive Vice President, and Matt Wellenkotter, Vice President, will join President and CEO Jim Pientka in co-ownership. Jim Pientka will maintain his current role.

“This change will help ensure the longevity and prosperity of Iconica for the employees,” said Jim Pientka. “Iconica is a book with a great story, this is the start of our next chapter. We are identifying the next generation to lead, train, and continue to revolutionize the construction industry. When the day comes for me to move on, I know the company is in good hands.”

Mike and Matt bring almost 30 years of combined experience to Iconica. Both started as entry-level construction project managers and worked their way up through the years.

As Vice President, Matt Wellenkotter manages Iconica’s field team, and he is responsible for the overall schedule and quality of all projects. “I truly believe in this company and what we do,” said Matt. “I am honored to be able to carry the torch and continue to build on what Jim has created.”

Mike Walters, Executive Vice President, leads project teams to ensure quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction objectives are met. “I am looking forward to working together to carry on Iconica’s legacy,” said Mike Walters. “We complement each other well and bring a mix of experience and expertise to the table.”

About Iconica:

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Iconica provides full-service architecture, engineering, and general contracting in a fully integrated solution or as separate services. Iconica has worked to perfect a process that takes the uncertainty and headaches out of commercial building: the delays, the finger-pointing, and the cost overruns. Whether tasked with a small remodel or a large commercial complex, Iconica works closely with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to provide results to support project goals. We take every lesson learned on the job and apply it to the next, providing a real impact on each client’s business, one revolution at a time. 

To learn more about Iconica head to www.iconicacreates.com.