Stacey Gibson Joins Oak Bank as Director of First Impressions

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Oak Bank, Fitchburg’s community bank since 2000, is pleased to welcome Stacey Gibson to the team as Director of First Impressions.

As Director of First Impressions, Stacey is the first person our clients encounter – in person and over the phone. This position reflects our company culture and character and that makes it a very important role for the bank.

“A client’s experience with us is top priority,” said Terry Taylor, Oak Bank President. “When a client walks into our lobby, we want them to feel like they are walking into a friend’s home. When a client calls on the phone, we want clients to feel like they are calling a friend. We want everyone to feel like they are a member of the Oak Bank family. Our Director of First Impressions is one of the ways we make that happen.”

“I’m excited to join Oak Bank after being a client myself for many years,” said Stacey. “I look forward to providing the same friendly, caring client service my family has always received from the wonderful group at Oak Bank.”

Stacey was born and raised in Rhinelander and lives in Stoughton with her husband Josh, two daughters and their two dogs. She graduated from UW-Stout and spent the last 10 years teaching at Sandhill Elementary. Stacey enjoys spending time with family, hiking, visiting craft breweries and working on home renovation projects.

Company Background
Oak Bank has been deeply rooted in the Fitchburg community and Madison area for 20 years, meeting the financial needs of homeowners and businesses by offering top-notch service, quick answers and unique solutions, all while supporting over 100 local nonprofits each year. Visit oakbankonline.com to learn more.

Goodman Community Center Executive Director departing

Madison, WI June 12, 2020 – After more than 31 years of dynamic leadership, Becky Steinhoff has decided to step down as Executive Director of the Goodman Community Center.

“The board of directors will forever be grateful for her vision and dedication that gave our community this great gift,” said GCC Board President Souphaphone Maddox. “Under Becky’s leadership, the Center has grown from a small neighborhood center into a beautiful and important resource the greater Madison area cherishes. People from all walks of life and all ages come for programs, services and resources that make their lives – and our community – stronger.”

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Justin Rixie Joins M3 as Employee Benefits Account Executive

Justin Rixie has joined the M3 Insurance team as an employee benefits account executive. His focus is on employee benefit captives, particularly within the Milwaukee, Madison and Rockford markets.

Justin works to serve businesses at a higher level by connecting an employee benefit risk management approach to his clients’ overarching corporate objectives. In addition, he seeks to drive down insurance costs through containment strategies such as wellness programming, effective employee engagement communications, and in working with the medical community to find the most efficient and effective delivery of care for his clients’ unique employee populations.

Justin comes to M3 with over seven years of industry experience from a variety of insurance sales executive roles, most recently with Dean/SSM Health. He currently serves on the board of the Insurance Program Advisory Committee at Madison College.

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About M3

M3 is a top 50 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.

Dane County Credit Union Announces the Appointment of New Chair to Board of Directors

Madison, WI — After serving on Dane County Credit Union’s Board of Directors for 20 years, 9 of the those being the Chair, Joe Guastella, has retired from the board. Jeff Heil, who has served on the board for the past 8 years, most recently as Vice Chair, was appointed by the board to succeed Mr. Guastella as the new Chair.

“It has been a great honor serving on the board and representing the members of Dane County Credit Union,” said Guastella. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished at this credit union over the years. I am confident in Jeff’s leadership and vision to continue making a positive difference for our members and our community.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Heil said: “I’m honored to accept the Chair of the Board appointment and look forward to continuing our credit union’s vision to provide our members with financial solutions to improve their lives.”

In addition to the newly appointed Chair, other appointed officer positions include: Theola Carter as Vice Chair, Cody Davies as Secretary, and J. McLellan as Treasurer.

About Dane County Credit Union
Dane County Credit Union, a $200 million, full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative, serves everyone who lives or works in Dane County and the surrounding counties. Dane County Credit Union currently has 4 branches in the Madison area with 20,000 members. To learn more, visit www.dccu.us.

Ed Janairo Selected as Wisconsin Union’s Chief Business Officer

May 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Office: (608) 262-8862
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu

ED JANAIRO SELECTED AS WISCONSIN UNION’S CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER

MADISON – Ed Janairo will join the Wisconsin Union team as the Union’s chief business officer June 1.

In this position, Janairo will lead long-range financial planning for the Wisconsin Union and the allocation of financial resources in the organization. He will also supervise the Union’s financial services, human resources and business intelligence divisions.

Janairo brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education leadership. He most recently held the position of interim campus dean at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County.

Other past positions include campus administrator and associate dean for administration and finance at University of Wisconsin Colleges; business and technology dean for Lakeshore Technical College; and assistant campus dean for administrative services for UW-Sheboygan.

“Ed Janairo’s broad range of skills and experience in finance and administration will enable him to forge new, innovative paths and make an immediate positive impact,” said Mark Guthier, associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs at UW-Madison and Wisconsin Union director. “Not only is Ed a talented higher education professional, but he also believes in the importance of education outside of the classroom and shared governance, two principles that we value at the Wisconsin Union.”

Janairo earned a bachelor’s degree in the program of liberal studies from the University of Notre Dame, a master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Kentucky, and a master of business administration from Morehead State University. He also anticipates earning a doctorate in urban education with a specialization in adult, continuing and higher education from UW-Milwaukee in 2021.

In joining the Wisconsin Union team, Janairo will use his experience, talent and education to help the Wisconsin Union team make a difference and fulfill the organization’s mission to welcome, engage and connect the campus community.

Wisconsin Union team members have created experiences for a lifetime and student leadership opportunities for more than a century. The Union is a membership organization that invites all, including those with no UW-Madison affiliation, to join and enjoy its services, events, activities and buildings, called Union South and Memorial Union.

“I’m excited to be part of the Wisconsin Union team and be part of UW-Madison,” Janairo said. “It’s an honor and privilege to serve in richly historied institutions and to serve such an important mission.”

For more information about the Wisconsin Union, visit union.wisc.edu.

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About the Wisconsin Union

The Wisconsin Union enhances the lives of members and visitors through recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities. Formed in 1907, the Wisconsin Union is a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more about the Union and its tradition of providing experiences for a lifetime: union.wisc.edu. 

To read this release online, visit union.wisc.edu/about/news/ed-janairo.