36 DeWitt Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America® – 2019 Edition

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36 DEWITT ATTORNEYS NAMED BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® – 2019 EDITION

Three Madison DeWitt Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year

MADISON|MILWAUKEE|MINNEAPOLIS – The law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C., and its affiliate DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C., announced today that 36 lawyers from its Wisconsin offices have been named for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019. In addition, three of its attorneys also received the distinction of Lawyer of the Year in their respective practice areas for the region: Brian L. Anderson Tax Law Lawyer of the Year; Ronald W. Kuehn Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year; and Joseph T. Leone Litigation Lawyer of the Year. Only one attorney per practice area is recognized per community.

The attorneys selected for The Best Lawyers in America inclusion represent 28 areas of law.

The 32 Madison-based attorneys and their specialties selected for inclusion are:
*The years listed in parentheses are their inaugural years of being featured on the list

Brian L. Anderson (2005) Employee Benefits, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates (Lawyer of the Year – Tax Law)
Jon P. Axelrod (1995) Commercial Litigation
Donald L. Bach (2007) Water Law
Denis P. Bartell (1989) Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law
Frederic J. Brouner (2005) Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law
Paul A. Croake (2006) Corporate Law
Michael R. Davis (2005) Personal Injury-Plaintiffs
Stephen A. DiTullio (2007) Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Labor Law
Peter R. Dohr (2006) Corporate Law
Bryan C. Esch (2011) Real Estate Law
Eric A. Farnsworth (2005) Medical Malpractice-Plaintiffs, Personal Injury-Plaintiffs
Bradley C. Fulton (2013) Commercial Litigation
Jeffrey A. Goldman (2016) Trusts & Estates
Henry J. Handzel, Jr. (1989) Environmental Law
Hugh J. Hayes (2011) Family Law
Stuart C. Herro (2005) Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
Christopher S. Krimmer (2014) Family Law
Jayne K. Kuehn (2007) Education Law
Ronald W. Kuehn (2009) Government Relations (Lawyer of the Year – Government Relations Practice)
Jordan K. Lamb (2009) Government Relations Practice
Joseph T. Leone (2007) Copyright Law, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Law, Trademark Law (Lawyer of the Year – Litigation – Patent)
Troy A. Mayne (2005) Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
William E. McCardell (2007) Construction Law, Employment Law, Labor Law
Richard W. Pitzner (1983) Corporate Law, Tax Law
Ron R. Ragatz (2006) Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law
Joseph A. Ranney (2010) Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation
John Rashke (1987) Employee Benefits
Greg E. Scallon (2013) Corporate Law
Mark R. Sewell (2009) Land Use & Zoning Law, Municipal Law
Wrede H. Smith, Jr. (2005) Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates
Timm P. Speerschneider (2006) Environmental Law, Land Use & Zoning Law
Michael W. Wilcox (1983) Trusts and Estates
The four Metropolitan Milwaukee-based attorneys and their respective specialties are:

*The years listed in parentheses are their inaugural years of being featured on the list

Douglas H. Frazer (2007) Tax Litigation and Controversy, Tax Law
Paul R. Hoefle (2017) Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Brian R. Smigelski (2013) Construction Law
John P. Yentz (2013) Corporate Law
About Best LawyersÒ

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which tens of thousands of leading attorneys cast votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.

About DeWitt

DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C., including its affiliate DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C., 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 civil rights litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family law, government relations, health care, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, litigation, personal injury, real estate, and tax law.

Platz named CEO of Mead & Hunt, national architecture-engineering firm

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July 10, 2018

Platz named CEO of Mead & Hunt, national architecture-engineering firm

Mead & Hunt announced that Andy Platz is the new CEO effective July 1, 2018. Platz will continue as President, and former CEO Raj Sheth will continue as Chairman of the Board.

“We have a fantastic team and company, and I am honored to be chosen to lead us through our next chapters,” said Platz in a message to employees. “Our industry is constantly changing—new delivery methods, new services, new markets, new technologies and new demands seemingly spring up every minute. Yet despite all this change, our values remain the same and have proven to be the secret to our success.”

He went on to thank employees saying, “Our success over the years is due to your hard work and dedication, and I look forward to supporting each of you as we build upon our success and become an even better company. Starting as CEO of a company with such a successful track record has its own challenges. We want to continue our growth and stay competitive, while still being able to enjoy what we have all worked hard to create.”

Mead & Hunt is one of the largest privately-held architecture, engineering, and planning consulting firms in the nation. In the past 24 years the firm has grown from 130 employees to more than 650. Offices increased from two civil engineering offices in Wisconsin to more than 30 multi-discipline offices across the nation. Revenues increased from $10 million in 1994 to an expected $125 million in fiscal year 2018.

Platz joined Mead & Hunt in 1985 as a project engineer in the aviation department. In the ensuing 33 years, he quickly rose through the ranks as project manager, department manager, business unit leader, group leader, president, and now CEO/President.

“Andy is a great leader. He’s passionate about employee and client success,” said Sheth. “I’m confident he will continue our focus on people, a culture of growth and opportunity, and commitment to solving clients’ problems.” Sheth continued that he would remain active and involved in Mead & Hunt’s future for some time.

Platz is the sixth person to lead the company in the 118-year history of Mead & Hunt.

Mead & Hunt provides clients with expert planning, architecture design, engineering, environmental and construction administration services across a wide variety of market sectors, including transportation (aviation, highways, roads and bridges), food and beverage processing, renewable energy, municipal infrastructure, military, telecommunications, cultural resources, and hydropower and water resources. In each of these disciplines, the company has developed unique methodologies and processes to deliver cost-saving solutions that meet clients’ needs.

Founded in 1900, the employee-owned (non-ESOP) consulting firm remains strong on ENR’s Top 500 design firm list with a national ranking of 139 in 2018. Mead & Hunt made the Zweig Group 2018 Hot Firms Top 100 list for the 15th time in the past 16 years, demonstrating the company’s continued fast paced growth. Mead & Hunt was named by CE News as one of the top 10 engineering companies to work for in the nation.

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Media Contacts:

Andy Platz, CEO and President, andy.platz@meadhunt.com 608-443-0600
Raj Sheth, Chairman of the Board, raj.sheth@meadhunt.com 608-443-0310
Meghan Stiklestad, Director of Marketing, meghan.stiklestad@meadhunt.com 608-443-0378

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Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center Names New General Manager

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June 25, 2018

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Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center

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Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center Names New General Manager

SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin—The Forsythe family, owners of Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center announce the promotion of Susan Engler to General Manager. Englers’s responsibilities include ensuring profitability resort-wide, providing exceptional guest service and encouraging quality staff performance.

Engler began her career at Kaytee Products Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of bird and small animal food. In her 18-year tenure at Kaytee Products Inc., Engler managed overall operation and profit performance as the Midwest Divisional Manager until the sale of the company in 1997 to Central Garden & Pet, playing a transitional role until 1999.

Following her time at Kaytee Products Inc., Engler joined the Kohler Company Hospitality Division in 2001 as the Director of Sales for the 2004 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits Golf Course. Engler soon expanded her responsibilities within the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond property in a sales role for both Destination Kohler and Destination St. Andrews Scotland.

Engler joined Blue Harbor in December of 2014 as the Director of Group Sales. In this role, Engler displayed proven leadership and record-level performance that lead to her promotion of Vice President of Sales & Marketing in December of 2016 with the additional responsibility of Guest Services in November of 2017.

Engler was promoted to the position of Assistant General Manager to David Sanderson in September of 2017. With her continued success, leadership skills and dedication to improve the day-to-day operations of the resort, Engler accepted the role of General Manager effective June 18, 2018.

Engler graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

With Engler’s promotion, Brand Flitter was announced as Director of Sales for the property. Flitter’s experience consists of 16 years of hospitality experience in both operations and sales from a variety of markets.

Flitter managed sales at seven HEI Hotels & Resorts’ properties where he served as Transition/Acquisition Director of Sales, Associate Director of Sales, Group Sales Manager and Business Transient Sales Manager. Following his time at HEI Hotels & Resorts, Flitter served as Complex Director of Sales at the Courtyard and Fairfield Inn in Old Town, San Diego. Flitter comes to Blue Harbor from Westin Milwaukee, Milwaukee Marriott and Springhill Suites in Milwaukee’s Downtown where he served as Market Assistant Director of Sales for White Lodging Services.

Flitter holds a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism and a M.S. in Career and Technical Education both from the University of Wisconsin‒Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

About Blue Harbor Resort

With Lake Michigan beachfront and shoreline views, Blue Harbor & Conference Center features 244 suites and villas, more than 17,000-square-feet of meeting and event space, a 54,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and entertainment area, a full-service spa, various dining opportunities and recreation amenities including watersports, golf and more. This Victorian-style landmark is a favorite for leisure travelers and groups because of its proximity to major Midwest gateway cities. Visit BlueHarborResort.com for more details.

Greg Jones and Sam Ballweg Join State Bank of Cross Plains Board of Directors

June 12, 2018, MADISON, Wisconsin— State Bank of Cross Plains (SBCP) welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors:

Sam Ballweg, President at Endres Manufacturing Company in Waunakee
Greg Jones, President and CEO at Dave Jones, Inc. in Madison

“I believe in what they believe in,” says Sam Ballweg about State Bank of Cross Plains. “Endres Manufacturing has a great, long-standing relationship with the bank. I like the fact that they know who we are – they know every company they do business with – and have a sincere interest in our success.”

Greg Jones concurs. “I like being involved with really smart teams, and this group certainly qualifies,” he explains. Jones and Ballweg also cited a shared value with SBCP of getting involved in and supporting local communities by finding ways to give back.

Started by his father in 1977, Dave Jones, Inc. has gone from 21 employees in 1999 (when the younger Jones first joined the plumbing and HVAC company) to roughly 450 employees today. Over the years, he has learned every aspect of the organization by becoming a Master Plumber, going on service calls, digging ditches, and earning a business degree in preparation for running the day-to-day operations.

“I love to learn,” says Jones. “I’m looking forward to learning more about banking, as well as sharing my experience not only in my own industry, but also with many other segments as a construction subcontractor. Construction often reflects what’s happening in the market overall, plus I can speak to the challenges and opportunities of many of the businesses I work with.”

Sam Ballweg expects this opportunity will enable him to tap into his degree in finance and his early inclination toward investing. Ballweg also anticipates bringing the unique perspective to the SBCP Board of Directors of his family business, which commonly plans and prepares strategically looking 20 years out.

“As a community bank, State Bank of Cross Plains has a ‘family business’ feel,” Ballweg explains. “Longer-range planning helps make decisions that build a solid foundation and support real success, rather than adopting a short-term survival mode.”

A structural steel fabricator known for their Bavarian roots and live goats grazing the grounds, Endres Manufacturing Company was started in 1926 by Ballweg’s great grandfather. Sam Ballweg took over operations in 2013, making Endres one of only about 3 percent of family businesses nationally to reach fourth-generation leadership.

“Both Greg Jones and Sam Ballweg bring a high standard of character and a commitment to local communities that fit perfectly with our bank’s core values,” shares SBCP President and CEO Jim Tubbs. “Their business expertise and local roots will make them invaluable partners. Plus, they’re just great guys.”

For more information about State Bank of Cross Plains, visit CrossPlainsBank.com.

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State Bank of Cross Plains is known for our modern, progressive approach to supporting businesses and consumers by offering services more typical of larger financial institutions in an environment that values one-on-one personal relationships and community involvement. Celebrating our 110-year anniversary in 2018, State Bank of Cross Plains is a $900 million institution, offering a full range of business and personal financial services including business, real estate, and consumer lending, as well as wealth management and financial advisory services. The largest independent community bank in Dane County, we have ten convenient locations. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

For additional information, please visit www.crossplainsbank.com or contact VP-Marketing Director Darin Tessier at 608-826-3514.