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 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.

Scott Ducke Named Chief Lending Officer at State Bank of Cross Plains

May 24, 2018, MADISON, Wisconsin— State Bank of Cross Plains (SBCP) has hired Scott Ducke to its executive leadership team as Chief Lending Officer. Formerly a Senior Vice President at Park Bank, Ducke joins State Bank of Cross Plains to fill the role currently held by Alan Langeteig, who will be retiring after more than 30 years in local commercial banking.

“I appreciate the opportunity to learn from and follow in the footsteps of one of the most well-established and well-liked commercial business bankers in this area as he closes out his career,” Ducke shares. “Alan has created a legacy of leadership and excellence in this industry that I’m looking forward to continuing and hopefully building upon.”

With a Masters of Business Administration from Edgewood College and an additional degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School of Banking, Ducke brings 25 years of local experience to SBCP’s leadership team. In addition to his community banking expertise, Ducke has served more than six years on the Board of Directors for Gilda’s Club and is the organization’s current Board Chair.

“This new role fulfills my goals both professionally and personally,” explains Ducke, who has worked in community banking his entire career. “The relationships I’ve built over the last 25 years are really important to me. I want to grow without moving into the corporate banking realm. I love the way community banking fits into the Dane County business culture, and having gotten to know the State Bank of Cross Plains President and CEO, Jim Tubbs, over the years, I am excited to work with another widely respected leader in the community.”

Ducke officially came on board April 23 to direct SBCP’s business banking team as Chief Lending Officer. In this capacity, he is committed to finding ways to make banking easier for business clients.

“State Bank of Cross Plains has the progressive mindset I was looking for,” Ducke says. “We are small enough to know who you are, but sophisticated enough to provide the technology and solutions you want and need to grow your business.”

For more information about business banking at 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.