Stoughton Trailers to Add 300 New Positions

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Contact:
Ron Jake
Stoughton Trailers
608.877.8601
rjake@stoughtontrailers.com

Amy Mertz
Brick Road PR
608.220.9815
amy@brickroad-pr.com

Stoughton Trailers to Add 300 New Positions

STOUGHTON, Wis. (September 16, 2020) — Management at Stoughton Trailers, LLC, a global leader in transportation equipment, has announced plans to hire 300 new employees for entry-level, skilled labor and professional positions in its Stoughton and Brodhead facilities this fall.

“Current and projected business is strong at Stoughton Trailers,” said President and CEO Bob Wahlin. “We’ve secured a significant number of new orders from some of our larger, well-known trucking fleets, and we’ve gained market share. We’re expecting substantial growth in 2021. The time is right to build our workforce back up so we can meet the growing demand for the highest-quality semi-truck trailers on the road today.”

Immediate and anticipated entry-level and skilled positions are available in assembly, welding, material control and maintenance. Professional openings include engineering, quality, supply chain, information technology, human resources, sales/marketing and accounting roles. Visit stojobs.com for a complete list of employment opportunities.

Stoughton Trailers has adjusted the interview process to provide flexibility for applicants while adhering to public health guidelines. Stoughton Trailers’ Environmental Health and Safety team has put numerous measures into place to prevent COVID-19 from spreading and to maximize safety in the workplace. Employees are required to wear masks while on the premises, many work areas have been modified to maintain proper social distance, and breaks are staggered to limit the number of staff in break rooms. Staff are also subject to pre-shift temperature checks and are instructed to stay home in the presence of illness symptoms or if in direct contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

About Stoughton Trailers
Stoughton Trailers is a top 10 international supplier of semi-truck trailers. The Wisconsin-based, family-owned company designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of dependable semi-truck trailers used for over-the-road trucking, as well as agricultural trailers and other specialty transportation equipment. It provides one-stop build, finance, rental and fleet management solutions through world-class responsiveness and design value. For more information, visit StoughtonTrailers.com.

29 interns at WPS Health Solutions complete first-ever virtual program

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Contact:
DeAnne Boegli, Vice President of Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

29 interns at WPS Health Solutions complete first-ever virtual program

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 10, 2020—With many businesses around the nation canceling, postponing, or shortening their summer internships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 12-week program at WPS Health Solutions was held virtually, concluding at the end of August.

The WPS class of 2020 had 29 interns working remotely across nine states.

The program was led by Corporate Recruiter Devon Witt and Talent Acquisition Director Tina Wallace. Although the goals remained steadfast, the experience was very different.

Every year, the interns are tasked with a Pay it Forward project—something they can leave for the next class of interns or other employees at WPS. In mid-August, this year’s interns presented their final project to their teams to close out the summer.

The 2020 focus was on improving the remote work program. They focused on topics such as Office Set-Up, Citrix, Microsoft Teams, the Service Portal and Help Desk, and Team Engagement. Splitting into five teams, they tackled each element, then came together with a robust set of resources and tools for WPS employees and future interns.

“We hope that all of this information and our work this summer will be helpful in one way or another while WPS continues to primarily work remotely and for future remote employees after the pandemic is over,” said Gabby Evans, who interned with the Corporate Events and Community Relations team.

The Pay it Forward project was just one part of the internship program. WPS interns focused on:

• Gaining skills in their functional area of study.
• Gaining exposure to a corporate culture through professional development trainings hosted by the Talent Development team, Executive Speaker Series, as well as day-to-day meetings.
• Gaining project-management and team-building skills by working on the Pay it Forward project.
• Gaining public speaking and leadership skills by presenting their projects to their managers and the executive team.

“This year’s group of interns consistently went above and beyond in their internship projects. Being college students, they are familiar with learning and working in a virtual environment and ended up teaching us how to work more efficiently in a remote setting through research and the documentation they created,” Witt said. “I could not be more impressed with the creativity, attention to detail, and perseverance they demonstrated this summer.”

About WPS Health Solutions

WPS Health Solutions is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions) has been based in Madison, Wis., for more than 70 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

EUA Announces Growth in Leadership Team

MILWAUKEE, WI, September 9th, 2020 — John Chapman will be joining EUA’s Board of Directors as Vice President (VP), augmenting the firm’s leadership team of Board Officers including Greg Uhen, CEO; Rich Tennessen, President; and Kristin Dufek, Vice President.

With this transition EUA is bolstering the leadership team to support the firm’s growth; strengthening their outlook and ability to undertake necessary and innovative firm-wide initiatives. “I welcome John’s partnership in leading the firm, he’s great at building meaningful relationships with clients and partners and I look forward to how he will influence the trajectory of EUA,” said Kristin Dufek, VP.

This will be an evolution and expansion of responsibilities for John, he will retain his Madison Studio Director role while leading firm-wide strategic initiatives and providing executive committee counsel. When John rejoined EUA as Madison Studio Director in 2019, he relocated and planted his roots in Madison, but is not new to the market, having previously lived in Madison for nine years. Since taking on this role, he has embraced EUA’s Madison studio culture, the local community, and EUA’s commitment to delivering quality service. When asked about the promotion, Chapman said “It’s rewarding to be part of an environment surrounded by talented and hardworking people who have a passion for inspirational design, which supports people to perform at their best.”

John has spent a cumulative 14 years of his career dedicated to helping EUA strategically expand and grow. He exemplifies professionalism, design expertise and leadership; and is a key contributor to projects across multiple markets, assisting with the firm’s mission of elevating people’s potential.

Rich Tennessen, EUA President shared, “At EUA we are committed to providing great architectural design; John has a proven track record in this area and in the role of Vice President he will have greater influence on our firm’s level of design. He also has a great business acumen; I look forward to the impact he will make across EUA’s markets in not only his current Madison leadership position but also in this enhanced role.”

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Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is best known for designing environments that elevate people’s potential. More than 200 employees in Milwaukee, Madison and Denver demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the markets, communities and clients they serve. The respected 113-year old firm specializes in several markets including education, workplace, healthcare, senior living, student housing, mixed-use, entertainment and science + technology. For additional information, please visit the firm’s website at eua.com.

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If you would like more information, please contact:

Megan Kocchi, Marketing Leader, at 414.298.2204 or megank@eua.com.

A headshot of John can be found here: https://eua.openasset.com/Page/Download?code=985e643302f6ccb371afebdea4d4f6a

Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is best known for designing environments that elevate people’s potential. More than 200 employees in Milwaukee, Madison and Denver demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the markets, communities and clients they serve. The respected 113-year old firm specializes in several markets including education, workplace, healthcare, senior living, student housing, mixed-use, entertainment and science + technology. For additional information, please visit the firm’s website at eua.com.

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If you would like more information, please contact:

Megan Kocchi, Marketing Leader, at 414.298.2204 or megank@eua.com.

A headshot of John can be found here: https://eua.openasset.com/Page/Download?code=985e643302f6ccb371afebdea4d4f6a3

Former City Attorney Michael P. May to Join Madison Firm Boardman Clark

Michael P. May, who retired as Madison City Attorney on June 1, will be joining the Madison law firm of Boardman Clark in October 2020.

May served 16 years as Madison City Attorney, the second-longest tenure in the City’s history.  He joins Boardman Clark as Senior Counsel. May will provide legal services to municipal and local government clients and provide strategic guidance to the Firm in a number of areas.

“We are excited to have a lawyer of Mike May’s caliber and stature join our firm,” said Richard Heinemann, Chair of Boardman Clark’s Executive Committee. “He has a unique range of experience and expertise that will add to our Firm’s depth in several practice areas, including our municipal and litigation teams.”

“I am extremely happy to join Boardman Clark, one of Madison’s preeminent law firms,” May said. “I love the law, and this new relationship allows me to bring my knowledge and experience to the service of the clients of Boardman Clark.”

May is a native of Madison, graduating from Holy Name Seminary High School, The UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and the UW Law School.  May worked for Boardman, Suhr, Curry & Field, the predecessor of Boardman Clark, from 1979-2004.  In 2004, he was appointed Madison City Attorney by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, and was subsequently reappointed by Mayor Paul Soglin and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.

Boardman & Clark LLP is one of Madison’s largest, longest-standing law firms. The firm currently operates with 67 attorneys and serves individuals, businesses, school districts, and local governments in a wide variety of practice areas, including municipal, litigation, banking, corporate, estate planning, family, franchise and dealership, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, school, and taxation.

Derek Mickelson Joins Capitol Bank as Software Integration Specialist

Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the hiring of Derek Mickelson as Software Integration Specialist. Derek comes to Capitol Bank with five years of project management, process improvement and software integration experience.

This position is new to Capitol Bank, at a time when the banking industry becomes increasingly reliant on digital platforms, complex databases and the subsequent need for employees to be trained on new systems.

“We provide value to our customers by having well-trained employees and efficient processes, and we are excited to have Derek championing these efforts,” said Ami Myrland, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration & Policy from Creighton University. Derek lives with his fiancée and dog in the Madison area. Outside of work he enjoys golfing, hiking, weightlifting, board games and tennis.

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.