Dr. Timothy Flaherty retires from WPS Health Solutions Board; Kristine Euclide is elected new Chair

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Tom Enwright

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Dr. Timothy Flaherty retires from WPS Health Solutions Board; Kristine Euclide is elected new Chair

MADISON, Wis.—April 3, 2019— Dr. Timothy Flaherty retired from the Board of Directors of WPS Health Solutions on March 28 after 18 years of service, including 10 years as the Board Chair.

At his final Board meeting, Dr. Flaherty was thanked for his dedicated service. A Certificate of Appreciation presented by President and CEO Mike Hamerlik, on behalf of the Board, reads, in part:

“Dr. Flaherty has tirelessly given his time, wise counsel, outstanding leadership and unwavering support in guiding WPS through many successes and challenges. His calm demeanor, professional expertise, and friendship will be missed. Thank you for your dedicated service to WPS, our employees and our customers!”

Kristine Euclide was elected as the new Board Chair. Euclide was elected to the Board in 2007. Most recently, she was Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee, while also serving on the Executive Committee and the Human Resources and Compensation Committee.

She has more than 40 years of legal experience, focusing on energy, regulatory, government, environmental, and employment law matters. She retired in 2016 from Madison Gas and Electric Company after 15 years of service. She was Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and, later, Strategic Projects Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. She was also a director of the MGE Foundation. Previously in her career, she was a senior partner with the Madison office of Stafford Rosenbaum, LLP, where she served several terms on the Executive Committee and as Managing Partner. She also served as Executive Assistant to the Dane County Executive from 1997-1999.

Euclide has been a member and served in leadership roles of various community and professional organizations, including TEMPO Madison, Downtown Rotary (Madison), Madison Symphony Orchestra Board, Natural Resources Foundation Board, Gathering Waters Conservancy, the Madison Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, and Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation. She also was a member of the Governor’s 2007 Task Force on Global Warming.

Euclide earned her law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Order of the Coif) and a bachelor’s degree (magna cum laude) from UW-Oshkosh, where she was honored as an Outstanding Young Alumni.

Euclide and her husband, Doug Steege, live in Madison, as do their two adult children and three grandchildren.

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. In 2019, the international Ethisphere® Institute named WPS one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 10th straight year. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

Capitol Bank hires Ami Myrland as Senior Vice President and CFO

Madison, WI: Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Ami Myrland as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Beginning her career in banking as a teller, Ami brings 15 years of experience to her role as CFO. Ami earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Edgewood College.

“Ami brings energy and focus to her role and has strong skills as a collaborative leader,” said Ken Thompson.

Ami grew up in Clinton, WI and currently resides in Belleville, WI with her husband and two children. They enjoy playing sports and spending time fishing up North in the summer.

Ami is an active member of the Wisconsin Bankers Association Government Relations Committee and is also a Finance Committee Member for Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. Additionally, Ami is a Board Member for the Wisconsin Chapter of Financial Managers Society and serves as Treasurer for Friends of the Monona Terrace. Ami is a member of the 2019 In Business Magazine 40 Under 40 class.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated, 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 Madison and Verona communities. 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.

Parsons Joins Alliance Board; Pribyl Elected Board Chair, Mikula Vice Chair

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Lisa Wendorff, Marketing Communications Specialist

Telephone 608.210.6658; E-mail: lwendorff@the-alliance.org

www.the-alliance.org/news-and-press

PARSONS JOINS ALLIANCE BOARD; PRIBYL ELECTED BOARD CHAIR, MIKULA VICE CHAIR

MADISON, Wis. (Mar. 13, 2019) ─ Craig Parsons, president at Palmer Johnson Power Systems, Sun Prairie, Wis., has been appointed to fill a vacant position on The Alliance Board of Directors.

Parsons joined Palmer Johnson Power Systems in 2004 as president. Palmer Johnson Power Systems is a leader in servicing and supplying components for heavy-duty, off highway transmissions and axles and has been an Alliance member since 2014. Parsons previously was a partner in Agave Group, LLC.

Larry Pribyl, CFO at Trachte Building Systems, Sun Prairie, Wis. was elected board chair. Pribyl became a member of The Alliance Board of Directors in 2014. He joined Trachte Building Systems in 2012 as CFO. He has a background in quality processes and has held senior-level positions at previous companies.

Annette Mikula, Human Resources Director at Rock County, Janesville, Wis. was elected vice chair. Mikula became a member of The Alliance Board of Directors in 2016. She joined Rock County in 2015 as the human resources director. Mikula has also held human resources leadership roles at previous companies. In addition, she is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) in Human Resources.

The Alliance board also includes:

• Richard Campbell, head of human resources, ABS Global, a division of Genus PLC
• Diana Clark, benefits manager, Promega Corporation, Madison, Wis.
• Wendy Culver, chief human resources officer, Mead & Hunt, Madison, Wis.
• Mick Gronewold, owner, Fehr Graham, Rockford, Ill.
• Lisa Henke, risk/benefits manager, County of Walworth, Elkhorn, Wis.
• Brad Olm, vice president of human resources, Gordon Flesch Company, Inc., Madison, Wis.
• Kyle Reading, president, Spuncast, Watertown, Wis.
• Shirley Reif, secretary-treasurer, Crest Foods Company, Inc., Ashton Ill.

The Alliance Board of Directors works together with staff to set the direction for The Alliance. The Alliance is a not-for-profit cooperative that moves health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality and engaging individuals in their health. Members include more than 240 self-funded employers and multiemployer plans in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa.

To learn more about The Alliance Board, including biographies, visit: www.the-alliance.org/board

Capitol Bank hires Jim Saer as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending

Madison, WI: Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Jim Saer as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. Jim has twenty years of commercial finance experience with a strong background in commercial real estate. His vast experience includes the Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison markets. Jim earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

“Jim’s experience as a commercial lender in multiple markets makes him a dynamic addition to our commercial lending team,” said Ken Thompson.

Jim grew up in Brookfield, WI and currently resides in Waunakee, WI with his wife and three children. They enjoy traveling and hiking. Jim is an active member of his church and the Feed My Lambs Ministry program.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated, 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 Madison and Verona communities. 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.

Ryan Pulvermacher Promoted to Account Executive at M3

Ryan Pulvermacher has recently been promoted to account executive at M3 Insurance. Specializing in property and casualty for tribal nations, public entities and the hospitality industry, Ryan supports the agency’s efforts to secure new business and maintain positive client relationships.

Ryan graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire with Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing in 2012. Following graduation, Ryan began his career in tribal casino marketing at Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison. Prior to joining M3 in May of 2017, Ryan was working in Executive Leadership at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells.

Ryan currently serves as a board member on the South Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board. He is also the vice president of the Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals Association–Milwaukee Chapter.

About M3

M3 Insurance offers insight, advice and strategies to help clients manage risk, purchase insurance and provide employee benefits. We are committed to being experts in both the products we represent and the industries we serve. Our people advance M3’s competitive advantage in the marketplace, and our focus on community builds better places to live and work. M3 is consistently ranked a top 100 broker in America and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.