DeWitt Welcomes Experienced Family Law Attorney Anna L. Loess to its Madison Office

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman, mmf@dewittllp.com / 262-754-2877

DEWITT WELCOMES EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY ANNA L. LOESS TO ITS MADISON OFFICE

MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP announced today attorney Anna L. Loess joined its Madison office as an attorney practicing in its family law and estate planning groups.

Her practice focuses on family law, elder law, estate planning, and probate/trust matters. In the area of family law she represents clients with a broad range of legal issues, to include divorce and legal separation, maintenance, child support, physical placement and custody issues, property division and complex division issues including retirement and business assets, paternity actions, grandparent visitation, same-sex litigation matters, litigation cases involving never-married parties, elder law divorce matters, and pre- and post-nuptial marital property agreements.

Loess is well versed in elder law matters especially in legal situations involving guardianships, conservatorships, elder abuse issues and family law matters that involve parties with long-term care needs or public benefits considerations.

She earned her J.D., from DePaul University College of Law and her B.A., from the University of Missouri. She is admitted to practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has nearly 140 attorneys practicing in Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in several areas, including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, civil rights litigation, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family law, government relations, litigation, real estate, and tax law. More information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Brett Meyer Joins M3 as Business Development Executive

Brett Meyer recently joined M3 Insurance as a Business Development Executive. Brett educates the business community about M3 services including insurance and risk management, employee benefits, and retirement planning. He further assists customers and prospects during the sales process, presenting solutions and matching them with the appropriate service team to address their unique business insurance needs.

Brett is a licensed agent in the state of Wisconsin for life and health as well as property and casualty insurance and brings eight years of sales experience with him to M3.

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.

The QTI Group Announces Leadership Progression

The QTI Group (QTI) is excited to announce leadership progression. Jay Loewi who joined QTI in 1989 will progress from CEO to Chairman; Londa Dewey who joined QTI in 2007 will progress from President to CEO, and Tara Conger, who joined QTI in 2017, will progress from COO of QTI Human Resources to President.

Tara brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the complexities of human resources and is well-positioned to build on The QTI Group’s 63-year history of growth and success!  As COO of QTI’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO) business, Tara led record growth through service and technology advances.  Tara’s diverse background includes over thirteen years of experience in strategic human resources roles, including Vice President of Human Resources at Palmer Johnson Power Systems, as well as experience in sales and marketing.

In addition to the President role, Tara will continue to lead QTI’s PEO service offering. Tara states, “I am excited, humbled, and honored to lead the organization forward.  We all have amazing roles and what we do makes a difference in the lives of the candidates we place, the organizations we help, and the communities we serve.”

With QTI’s new leadership, the strategy will evolve around thoughtfully preparing and positioning the company for continued growth and success. Londa Dewey states, “Together as leaders and as an organization, we have a shared purpose of helping organizations reach their full potential through people.  The new decade is a great opportunity to create new energy and ensure we are well-aligned to provide the absolute best employee, candidate and client experience.”

The QTI Group Chairman Jay Loewi states, “It is critical to prepare and evolve our capabilities to help our clients adapt, grow and succeed.  This requires a strong leadership team to look into the future and deliver value through our capable QTI colleagues.”

About The QTI Group

Founded in 1957 as a small staffing agency, The QTI Group has grown to be a full-service, privately owned human resources firm.  QTI’s key service areas include staffing, professional, technical and executive search, HR Consulting and PEO. With a people first focus and a commitment to helping businesses reach their full potential through people, The QTI Group is headquartered in Madison, WI and has nine locations in Wisconsin and a sales office in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Alliance Board Selects its 2020 Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jennifer Austin, Director of Marketing and Product Development
Telephone 608.210.6639; E-mail: jaustin@the-alliance.org
www.the-alliance.org/news-and-press

THE ALLIANCE BOARD SELECTS ITS 2020 OFFICERS

MADISON, Wis. (February 20, 2020) ─ The Alliance board elected its officers for 2020 on February 6, 2020.

     The Alliance executive committee:

• Board Chair: Wendy Culver, chief human resources officer, Mead & Hunt, Madison, Wis.
• Vice Chair: Diana Clark, benefits manager, Promega Corporation, Madison, Wis.
• Executive Committee Member: Mick Gronewold, owner, Fehr Graham, Rockford, Ill.

Larry Pribyl, CFO of Trachte, retired in 2019 as chairman of The Alliance Board of Directors and his seat remains vacant.

The Alliance Board of Directors works together with staff to set the direction for The Alliance. The Alliance is an employer-owned not-for-profit health cooperative that moves health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality, and engaging individuals in their health. Its members include more than 275 self-funded employers and insurance trusts across the Midwest.

     Other board members for The Alliance includes:

• Richard Campbell, head of human resources, ABS Global, DeForest, Wis.
• Lisa Henke, risk/benefits manager, County of Walworth, Elkhorn, Wis.
• Brad Olm, vice president of human resources, Gordon Flesch Company, Inc., Madison, Wis.
• Craig Parsons, president, Palmer Johnson Power Systems, Sun Prairie, Wis.
• Kyle Reading, president, Spuncast, Watertown, Wis.
• Shirley Reif, secretary-treasurer, Crest Foods Company, Inc., Ashton, Ill.
• Jake Nolin, director of human resources, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Rice Lake, Wis.

To learn more about The Alliance Board, please visit: https://the-alliance.org/about-the-alliance/board-of-directors

Capitol Bank Hires Matt Roegner as Senior Vice President Commercial Lending

Madison, WI (February 20, 2020): Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Roegner as Senior Vice President Commercial Lending. Matt’s nearly 35 years of banking experience spans Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois, allowing him to become an expert in commercial lending and treasury management. Matt is especially adept with commercial lending in the areas of owner-occupied real estate, income-producing real estate, inventory/equipment financing and asset-based lending. His resume includes managing a team of over 300 employees and a loan portfolio of over $225 million. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Iowa and has completed the Graduate School of Banking. He is also a graduate of the Kellogg School of Business in Executive Business Management & Leadership.

“Matt has an impressive amount of experience. We look forward to utilizing his expertise on our talented and capable team of commercial lenders,” said Thompson.   

Matt’s community involvement has included Rockford Area Economic Development Commission, Rockford Leadership, Rockford Local Development Corporation, Growth Dimensions Economic Development, Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford Pro-Am, Stateline United Way, Stateline YMCA, School District of Beloit and Stateline Youth Sports Association.

Matt’s hobbies include hunting, skiing, golfing and spending time with his family. He especially enjoys traveling in support of his three adult children and their athletic endeavors.

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.