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

Media Contact:
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.

Tom Olson named ESPN Madison Market Manager

MADISON, WI. (October 26, 2021) – Good Karma Brands (GKB) and ESPN Madison are excited to announce Tom Olson as the new Market Manager of ESPN Madison, effective November 1, 2021. As Market Manager, Olson will be responsible for overseeing the station’s sales, marketing and content strategy and execution. Olson steps into this role as Keith Williams, Vice President and current ESPN Madison Market Manager, segues to ESPN 1000 in Chicago.

Tom Olson has held a variety of roles throughout his career at Good Karma Brands, including managing the company’s business development team, and most recently as the Director of Sales & Marketing at ESPN Madison.

“I’m excited to lead one of Good Karma Brands’ heritage markets,” said Tom Olson, new Market Manager of ESPN Madison. “Madison is an incredible sports town, and I’m looking forward to working with our talented team, as well as local businesses and marketing partners as we build on our years of serving the passionate sports fans.”

“Tom is an exemplary model of a Good Karma Brands teammate who embodies our six core values,” said Keith Williams, ESPN 1000 Market Manager. “His experience in developing teammates, passion for the organization, and commitment to the community make him an ideal candidate for the role.”

Tom began his career with Good Karma Brands in 2011 as an intern and quickly ascended to the leadership team. He is involved in various organizations and committees, including SHARP Literacy’s Board of Directors, Young Professionals Board where he served as President, and a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

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About Good Karma Brands

Good Karma Brands, LLC (GKB) is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of sports and local news to build brands through radio, digital, events, and TV assets. Radio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, Wis., seven ESPN affiliated radio stations in Chicago, Cleveland, Madison, Milwaukee and West Palm Beach, and two stations in Beaver Dam, Wis. In partnership with ESPN, GKB also offers local marketing partners geo-targeted advertising on ESPN’s digital platforms. In addition to its radio assets, GKB boasts a number of premium brands, including an events division that produces the Wisconsin Sports Awards, Tundra Trio hospitality houses in Green Bay, Wis., and the Boca Raton Bowl; and a home furnishings and interior decorating business, The Home Market. For more information, please visit www.goodkarmabrands.com. ​

Rick Schmidt Steps Down as President of CG Schmidt, Retains Role as CEO and Chairman

MILWAUKEE, WI, October 6, 2021 ‐ CG Schmidt announced today that Richard L. Schmidt, Jr., President
& CEO, and fourth generation of family leadership for the 101‐year‐old construction management firm
headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, will step down as President but retain the roles of Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) and Chairman, while his brother Eric Schmidt, who currently serves as Senior Vice
President for the company, will assume the role of President. The transition will take effect January 1,
2022.

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