Attorney Scott M. Paler Elected to DeWitt’s Executive Committee

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced it has elected Scott M. Paler to its Executive Committee effective April 14, 2021.  The role of DeWitt’s Executive Committee is to oversee and hold accountable the firm’s management team, including the President and Managing Partner.   This includes providing feedback and opinions about the management team’s sustainability and growth strategies, operational plans, budgets, financial performance, and risk assessments. 

About Paler

Paler is a partner at DeWitt LLP. He serves as Chair of the Firm’s Background Screening Practice Group, Past-Chair of the Firm’s Employment Practice Group, and an active member of DeWitt’s Litigation Practice Group.  He has developed a niche expertise in background screening and has advised more than 100 background screening companies on compliance and business issues.  In addition to working with background screening companies, Paler has assisted employers nationwide in creating and administering sound, legally compliant background screening programs.  Paler earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a B.A., with distinction, from University of Wisconsin, Phi Beta Kappa.  He is admitted to practice in Illinois and Wisconsin and is a member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA).

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 120 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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The QTI Group shares new job postings

President & CEO, Forward Janesville:
https://cdn.agilitycms.com/qti-management-services/executive-searches/Forward%20Janesville%20OP%20final.pdf

Content & Engagement Specialist, Credit Union National Association (CUNA):
https://www.qtigroup.com/job-posting/content-engagement-specialist/JR327307318

Web Analytics Specialist, Credit Union National Association (CUNA):
https://www.qtigroup.com/job-posting/web-analytics-specialist/JR72384925

KW2 Appoints Jennifer Savino to CEO

Contact:
Andy Wallman
andy@kw2madison.com
608-770-6581

KW2 APPOINTS JENNIFER SAVINO TO CEO

MADISON, WI — KW2 (Knupp & Watson & Wallman), a 35-year-old digital, marketing and research company headquartered in Madison has named Jennifer Savino the Chief Executive Officer of the company. Savino joined the firm in 2005, and leads research, strategy and brand development for KW2, which specializes in serving public health, higher education, and business service clients in Wisconsin and across the country.

Savino brings extensive marketing experience from her background in Minneapolis and at FCB and HL2 in Seattle via work on brands including Microsoft, Boeing, HP and T-Mobile. Her years of volunteering for the YWCA and on various Rotary Club of Madison committees have helped boost the lives of countless individuals and organizations in the Madison area.

Andy Wallman will remain President of the company he joined in 1989. “Jen is perfectly suited for this role.” Wallman said. “We’re building something very special here, and have ambitious plans to amplify our mission; she’s proven that her exceptional strategic thinking and leadership skills will be of great benefit to that mission, to our amazing staff and to our clients.”

“There are very few companies who excel in our unique corner of marketing, and who can empower and improve lives like we can.” says Savino. “We work hard to make this the best place our employees will ever work, and to be the best communications partner our clients will ever have.”

About KW2

KW2 is a 34-year-old full-service digital, marketing and research agency with a long history of public health, higher education and business services successes. We work with leading organizations like The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, The University of Wisconsin and Madison College to help clients market smarter and better. With a mission of empowering and improving lives, we believe our people grow together in diverse, equitable and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and build authentic relationships. Visit us at kw2madison.com.

Keller Hires Ferguson as a Project Manager, Kiekhaefer as a Concrete Flatwork Craftsman

Contact:
Katie Mangin, Director of Marketing
920-759-3335

Keller Hires Ferguson as a Project Manager, Kiekhaefer as a Concrete Flatwork Craftsman

Kaukauna, WI — KELLER, Inc., a Design/Build General Contractor with offices in the Fox Cities, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau announces the hiring of Chad Ferguson as a Project Manager out of their Sun Prairie location.

In addition, Keller announces the hiring of Brody Kiekhaefer as a Concrete Flatwork Craftsman out of their Kaukauna location.

Rick Cushman Named Madison Market President at Wisconsin Bank & Trust

CONTACT:
Shawn Kesler
Regional Marketing Officer, VP
414.394.5946
SKesler@htlf.com

RICK CUSHMAN NAMED MADISON MARKET PRESIDENT AT WISCONSIN BANK & TRUST

March 26, 2021 — MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Rick Cushman has joined the organization as Madison Market President. He will be responsible for leading and growing the bank’s presence in the Madison market, and surrounding areas.

“Rick has built an impressive 35-year career and reputation in the banking industry and his experience will support Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s goals of continued growth in the Madison market,” said Doug Kohlbeck, Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking at Wisconsin Bank & Trust.

Rick earned both his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside, and is also RMA credit certified. He has been actively involved in the Madison area as a member of Rotary, and has previously served on the boards of the YMCA and Madison Development Corporation.

Of his recent hiring, Cushman said, “I’m excited to be joining the Wisconsin Bank & Trust team, which has a reputation for excellent customer service and providing financial products and services that customers value.  I look forward to helping the organization achieve their goals of being a top-performing banking organization that actively contributes to the vitality of the community where we live and work.”

About Wisconsin Bank & Trust

Wisconsin Bank & Trust (WBT), a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a business-focused community bank with assets of more than $1.2 billion. With 13 banking centers and one loan processing office, Wisconsin Bank & Trust serves customers in the Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe and southwest areas of Wisconsin. WBT offers a wide range of personal and business banking, private client and mortgage lending services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinbankandtrust.com or call 608.203.1214. Wisconsin Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

About Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is a $17.9 billion diversified financial services company providing commercial and retail banking, residential mortgage, wealth management, investment services and insurance services.  Heartland currently has more than 130 banking locations in more than 100 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas and Wisconsin.  Additional information about Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is available at www.htlf.com.

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