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CEC Announces Addition to Executive Leadership Team
Hiawatha, IA (July 31, 2017) – CEC, a nationally recognized systems and technology integrator, announces that Paul Novak has joined its leadership team as vice president of sales and marketing.
“We had an overwhelming response to this open position, and are very fortunate to have Paul join our team,” says Matt Dlouhy, CEC CEO. “Paul comes to CEC with decades of industry experience in three out of the five CEC technology suites (AV, IT, and safety/security), as well as a proven record of sales management success.”
“Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with several IT, video, safety, and unified communications technologies,” says Paul Novak, CEC vice president of sales and marketing. “This new position is a great way for me to bring my experiences together into one role that supports CEC’s customers, sales teams, and technology suites.”
Paul has been in the systems integration industry since 1986, most recently with BT Conferencing, serving as regional vice president of sales. Prior to BT Conferencing, Paul served in roles for Pelco and NCR Corporation, leading sales teams nationally and globally.
Paul will work from CEC’s Green Bay office, expanding CEC’s executive leadership presence in Wisconsin.
About CEC
With offices in the Midwest serving local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, safety and security, IT, structured cabling, and two-way communications. Focused on the customer experience, the CEC teams partner with clients to understand their business, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com or contact CEC at 800.377.0721.
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For more information:
Melissa Henderson, Director, Marketing & Business Development
mhenderson@cecinfo.com or 319-294-9000
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Wisconsin Bank & Trust Welcomes Katie Lindquist as Mortgage Loan Originator
Wisconsin Bank & Trust is pleased to welcome Katie Lindquist as a Mortgage Loan Originator at the bank’s Main Banking Center in Madison. In this role, Lindquist’s focus will be on helping homebuyers looking to purchase and homeowners seeking a better financing solution.
Lindquist began her sales career in Madison over six years ago in the advertising and marketing arena. Prior to joining the knowledgeable team at Wisconsin Bank & Trust, she developed strong mortgage consulting and relationship skills over the four years she served as a Loan Officer with Great Midwest Bank. Lindquist graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she participated and held leadership roles in the sport of Women’s Lacrosse and the Omega chapter of Delta Gamma.
Lindquist also enjoys giving back to the community where she serves as a League Board Member for the Village of Shorewood Hills and a Fundraising Committee Member for both the Madison Children’s Museum and Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation. She also serves as a Regional Board Member for the Wisconsin Banker’s Association BOLT program (Building Our Leaders of Tomorrow).
Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s Main Banking Center is located at 119 Junction Road in Madison. Lindquist can be reached at 608.203.1204 or KLindquist@wisconsinbankandtrust.com.
About Wisconsin Bank & Trust
Wisconsin Bank & Trust (WBT), a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a business-focused community bank with assets of more than $1 billion. With eighteen banking centers and one mortgage loan origination office, Wisconsin Bank & Trust serves customers in the Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe and southwest areas of Wisconsin. WBT offers a wide range of personal and business banking, private client and mortgage lending services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinbankandtrust.com or call 608.203.1214. Wisconsin Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
About Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
Heartland is a diversified financial services company with assets exceeding $9.5 billion. The Company provides banking, mortgage, private client, investment, treasury management, card services, insurance, and consumer finance services to individuals and businesses. Heartland currently has 121 banking locations serving 88 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California. Additional information about Heartland is available at www.htlf.com.
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Stephanie Ek joins NGL as Vice President, Administration Services
National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a mutual insurance company located in Madison, Wis., announced the appointment of Stephanie Ek as the new Vice President, Administration Services, effective July 10. Ek will oversee the policy administration services, claims, underwriting, agent support and customer services.
During the upcoming year Ek will be transitioning into her new role as she works with current Vice President, Director of Policy Administration, Janet Fosdick, who is retiring in 2018.
“Stephanie joins NGL with over 20 years of management experience in operations with an emphasis on employee engagement and customer care,” said Tim Heaton, Senior Vice President Strategic Services at NGL. “She will be leading initiatives related to implementing technological solutions within operations and staff development as NGL expands its services and products.”
Ek joins NGL from QBE where she was most recently, Vice President, Claims Transformation and Recovery. She has experience driving operational efficiencies to achieve corporate objectives, managing claims and customer call centers, as well as overseeing Third Party Administrators.
“I am honored to be a part of NGL. Because of their focus on the customer and employees while building financial strength and stability, the company has a long history of success and is positioned well for continued success in the future. I am passionate about customer service and employee engagement which makes NGL a natural fit for me.”
Ek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Nebraska Wesleyan University and an Associate’s in Claims through the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters.
About NGL
Since 1910, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a mutual insurance company, has been located in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products including specialty and student insurance. Additional information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company
National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.
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Wisconsin Bank & Trust Welcomes Greskelly Diaz Penaranda as Senior Personal Banker at its Fitchburg Banking Center
Wisconsin Bank & Trust is pleased to announce Greskelly Diaz Penaranda is the newest personal banker serving customers at the bank’s Fitchburg Banking Center. She is an experienced banking professional who brings 10 years’ experience building relationships with clients while assisting them with a wide range of financial products and services.
A native of Venezuela, Diaz Penaranda relocated to Madison 20 years ago and currently resides in Verona. She is an active volunteer in the greater Madison community with St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Centro Hispano, Second Harvest and the March of Dimes.
Diaz Penaranda can be reached at (608) 298-1718 or gdiaz@wisconsinbankandtrust.com. Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s Fitchburg Banking Center is located at 6180 Verona Road.
About Wisconsin Bank & Trust
Wisconsin Bank & Trust (WBT), a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a business-focused community bank with assets of more than $1 billion. With eighteen banking centers and one mortgage loan origination office, Wisconsin Bank & Trust serves customers in the Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe and southwest areas of Wisconsin. WBT offers a wide range of personal and business banking, private client and mortgage lending services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinbankandtrust.com or call 608.203.1214. Wisconsin Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
About Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
Heartland is a diversified financial services company with assets exceeding $9.5 billion. The Company provides banking, mortgage, private client, investment, treasury management, card services, insurance, and consumer finance services to individuals and businesses. Heartland currently has 121 banking locations serving 88 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California. Additional information about Heartland is available at www.htlf.com.
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Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s Jasper Vaccaro Serving as Board Chair of YMCA of Dane County and as Vice President of the Board of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison
Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s Jasper Vaccaro, Senior Vice President and Private Client Services Market Leader, is currently serving on the boards of two Madison-area nonprofit organizations. Vaccaro is Chair of the Executive Committee and Chief Volunteer Officer for YMCA of Dane County. He is also serving as Vice President on Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison’s board of directors.
Vaccaro has been actively involved since 2010 with YMCA of Dane County, which works to provide programs that help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for everyone. Vaccaro began his term as Board Chair in May 2016.
With Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison, Vaccaro is also a longtime contributor, including as a member of the Investment Committee. He joined the organization’s board of directors in 2013 and has served as Vice President for the past year. Through its housing, care mobile and Family Room programs, the organization seeks to provide a home-away-from-home for families when a child they love receives treatment in the Madison area.
At Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Vaccaro’s role includes leadership of the bank’s Wealth Advisory Services, Investment Services, Private Banking and Retirement Plan Services. He is based from the bank’s headquarters location at 119 Junction Road in Madison.
About Wisconsin Bank & Trust
Wisconsin Bank & Trust (WBT), a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a business-focused community bank with assets of more than $1 billion. With eighteen banking centers and one mortgage loan origination office, Wisconsin Bank & Trust serves customers in the Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe and southwest areas of Wisconsin. WBT offers a wide range of personal and business banking, private client and mortgage lending services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinbankandtrust.com or call 608.203.1214. Wisconsin Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
About Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
Heartland is a diversified financial services company with assets exceeding $9.5 billion. The Company provides banking, mortgage, private client, investment, treasury management, card services, insurance, and consumer finance services to individuals and businesses. Heartland currently has 121 banking locations serving 88 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California. Additional information about Heartland is available at www.htlf.com.
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