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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.

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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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.
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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.
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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.