Kelsey Haag Promoted to Account Executive at M3

Kelsey Haag was recently promoted to account executive at M3 Insurance. She specializes in working with clients in the senior living and social services industry, evaluating their property and casualty insurance programs and customizing risk management strategies based on their current and future business needs.

Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with an emphasis on actuarial science and business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2010. She gained insurance experience at agencies in both Wisconsin and California before joining the M3 team as an account manager in 2014. She was promoted to senior account manager in January 2017 and served in that role until this, most recent, promotion.

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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.

Sam Huntington Joins State Bank of Cross Plains as VP-Treasury Management Director

February 7, 2019, MADISON, Wisconsin— In his 30th year as a local banker, Sam Huntington joins State Bank of Cross Plains (SBCP) as Vice President-Treasury Management Director.

The Treasury Management department provides guidance to the bank’s corporate and commercial clients of all sizes to help them navigate and customize the full range of SBCP’s financial products and services to make their businesses run more smoothly and securely.

“Each business is different with unique challenges,” says Huntington. “We want to help you fix what’s not working and maximize your working capital, as well as protect your business from fraud and other risks. We can find solutions tailored to your situation so you don’t have to wade through the options yourself.”

Examples of Treasury Management services at State Bank of Cross Plains include:

• Cash Management, such as account options and improving cash flow issues
• Electronic Banking, including online and mobile options
• Fraud Protections and other Risk Mitigation strategies
• Lending options and Lines of Credit
• Receivables (collections and e-payments)
• Payables / Disbursement Solutions
• Payment Systems, including wire services and e-transfers
• Business Credit Cards
• Merchant Services
• International Services

In addition, the Treasury Management team works closely with other Bank specialists in offering:

• Investment Management and Employee Retirement Plans
• Wealth Management solutions
• Private Banking services

“Banking should be accessible and convenient and should serve as a way to enhance your business rather than limit your options,” Huntington explains. “We are a $1 billion bank, but we have all the products and services of a $100 billion bank, along with an attitude and mission of wanting to support and build up our local communities. We’re more than a place to deposit your business receivables; we’re a free partner and resource who wants to see you succeed for the good of the community.”

With degrees in Economics, English, and Political Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Huntington brings nearly 15 years of treasury management experience to State Bank of Cross Plains, as well insights from almost 30 years in banking overall. He is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and Accredited ACH Professional (AAP). In addition to his banking expertise, Huntington is a head coach and tournament team coach for the West Madison Little League.

For more information about how SBCP Treasury Management services might benefit your business, contact Sam Huntington at 608-826-3516.

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Established in 1908, State Bank of Cross Plains is a $1 billion bank, offering a full range of business and personal financial services. The largest independent community bank in Dane County, State Bank of Cross Plains recently announced plans to merge with Union Bank & Trust in spring 2019 to expand services into adjacent counties and communities. SBCP is known for our modern, progressive approach to supporting consumers and small-to-mid-sized businesses by offering services more typical of larger financial institutions in an environment that values one-on-one personal relationships and community involvement.

For additional information, please visit sbcp.bank or contact VP-Marketing Director Darin Tessier at 608-826-3514.

The Creative Company Welcomes Madison Lee to its Public Relations Team

MADISON, WI – Madison Lee has joined The Creative Company in its Public Relations department. Madison has several years in television production experience and can help clients communicate their messages to the media.

The majority of Madison’s career was spent producing newscasts for local television stations in the midwest and the south. Through the years she has read through countless pitches and press releases and knows which ones work and don’t work. “I started a career in journalism because I want to help people tell their stories,” said Madison Lee. “What I found is not many people know how to tell their best stories and to get others to listen.” Madison hopes in this transition from Journalism to Public Relations she can help clients reach the media in ways they hadn’t considered before.

Madison is most excited to join The Creative Company for its important work with non-profits. She spent a rewarding year working in Media Relations for an animal shelter. Now she can combine her passion for helping others and storytelling with The Creative Company.

“Maddy shares our values and she knows how to bring a story to life across multiple platforms. Her background as a news producer combined with her understanding of how real-time analytics and audience insights work will help her to develop a  newsroom like experience producing timely and relevant stories, visuals and short-form video that are on brand and built for sharing.” said Laura Gallagher, President of The Creative Company. “We’re very glad to have her join our dynamic team and work with clients to create a new model for captivating, authentic storytelling.”

About The Creative Company, Inc.

The Creative Company is Wisconsin’s leading PR and Digital Agency that partners with many of Madison’s leading non-profits, businesses and entrepreneurs, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. The Creative Company has also been recognized as one of the best places to work in Dane County, as a finalist for the Torch Award for Business Ethics and Integrity by the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin, and one of the best Ad Agencies in Wisconsin. Visit http://www.thecreativecompany.com for more information.

Dave Marshall named Executive Vice President of WPS Military and Veterans Health

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Contact:

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Dave Marshall named Executive Vice President of WPS Military and Veterans Health

MADISON, Wis.—Feb. 4, 2019—Dave Marshall will become Executive Vice President of WPS Military and Veterans Health (MVH), effective March 3.

“Dave has dedicated his career to managing government contracts and is uniquely qualified to lead the MVH division,” said Jay Martinson, Chief Operating Officer at WPS Health Solutions. “With his expertise in claims and customer service operations, and his special ability to promote an environment of teamwork, Dave is well qualified to serve our government partners and their beneficiaries.”

MVH administers claims and provides customer service and related activities for the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

“I look forward to this new leadership role at WPS, and I renew our commitment to provide the highest level of customer service for our TRICARE and VA beneficiaries in the U.S. and overseas,” Marshall said.

MVH is a subcontractor on the Defense Health Agency’s TRICARE East Region contract, providing information technology support, claims processing, and customer service functions for more than 6 million beneficiaries. MVH also is a subcontractor for administering the TRICARE Overseas and the VA Choice programs, and it is the prime contractor for TRICARE For Life.

Marshall joined WPS in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Operations, working on the TRICARE East Region contract.

Marshall previously held leadership roles at Anthem, Inc., including Vice President and General Manager of Government Administration for National Government Services, and Vice President of Anthem’s Federal Employee Program.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Indianapolis School of Business and later completed various executive training courses.

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 2018, the international Ethisphere® Institute named WPS one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the ninth straight year. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

Susan Armstrong Elected to Capitol Bank’s Verona Advisory Board

Madison, WI: Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce that Susan Armstrong has been elected to the Bank’s Verona Advisory Board. Armstrong, owner of Stellar Rehabilitation in Verona, has 15 years of experience as a business owner and manager and has been a physical therapist for over 23 years. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Physical Therapy Program.

“Susan’s experience as a business owner, combined with her involvement in Verona, will be invaluable as we continue to be the truly local bank for the Verona community,” said Thompson.

Susan has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce. She is also past-president of the Fitchburg-Verona Rotary Club. Susan continues to provide Falls Prevention Programs to senior centers, community groups and residents of senior living facilities.

Susan and her family reside in Verona and enjoy participating in sports, recreational, community, and fundraising activities within the Madison area and surrounding communities.

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.