MSCR Executive Director to Retire

June 19, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3017 or Sharon Neylon atsneylon@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3036

MSCR Executive Director to Retire

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Executive Director Lucy Chaffin is retiring on Friday, June 23 after 21 years of service. MSCR, a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District, offers a variety of recreation programs for all ages at more than 150 locations.

During her tenure, Chaffin lead the department from 34,000 annual enrollments to more than 117,000. She has worked to implement these initiatives and accomplishments:

• Moved MSCR offices to MSCR Hoyt Building on Regent Street – establishing a multi-facet recreation facility.
• Launched MSCR Community Learning Centers, securing more than $15 million in grants, that are used for afterschool learning & enrichment in Madison schools.
• Established Middle School Youth Resource Centers, High School
  ​Intramural Sports Leagues and other programs.
• Oversaw the opening of these recreation facilities — MSCR Odana, MSCR Allied Learning Center, MSCR East, MSCR Meadowood, Warner Park Community Recreation Center and the Elements Welcome Center at the Kennedy School Forest.
• Developed the non-profit Friends of MSCR that sustains the work of MSCR with over $300,000 in grants to MSCR projects and programs annually.
• Rolled out FIT2GO van, a mobile community fitness program.

Chaffin has nearly 40 years experience as a recreation and park professional working in the states of Oregon, Alaska, and Iowa before coming to Madison.

According to Phillip Duffy, President, Friends of MSCR Board, “Lucy’s leadership has been instrumental to the success of the Friends’ ability to raise money and provide grants we have supported over the past thirteen years. Lucy initiated the Friends of MSCR which has provided thousands of dollars to support community recreation and services.”

MSCR, a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District, is Madison’s public recreation resource serving the community since 1926. Programs include adventure, arts & enrichment, camps, childcare, fitness, sports, swimming, afterschool and more.  Please go to www.mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information.

Natalie Droessler Named New Client Services Director for ITS Compliance, Inc.

Experience in Management and Software Leads to New Role for Wisconsin Native

Madison, WI – Growth is a regular occurrence at ITS Compliance, Inc (ITS). That said, it is not without care, measure, and control. A part of that is the recent addition of a new staff member.

ITS recently added Natalie Droessler to their team as the new Director of Client Services.

“I am pleased to announce the addition of Natalie Droessler.  Natalie’s role as Director of Client Services is to help move us forward by organizing our processes, infrastructure, and people so that Client Services runs efficiently and delivers high value solutions to our clients,” said Kim Brunner, VP of Client Services.

In addition to being the direct supervisor of the Client Services department managers, Natalie will be facilitating the creation and implementation of best business practices that promote the long-term vision of ITS Compliance, Inc.
“Natalie’s career, to date, has included 13 years working with software with 10 years in management.  She has experience managing fast growth within a company – which will be immensely helpful as we navigate through and out of some of the challenges we face today,” added Kim Brunner.

Natalie also brings experience and skills in the areas of project management, data analysis, database management, customer relations, and strategic planning.

She was born in Wisconsin and lives on a farm near Black Earth.  She and her family (husband and 2 kids) raise chickens.  She loves Madison and likes to run and participate in triathlons.

ITS is pleased to welcome Natalie to the team.
 

About ITS Compliance
ITS Compliance, Inc. – headquartered in Madison, WI – provides outsourced compliance services to owners and operators of truck fleets. The company’s cloud-based solutions address the fuel tax reporting, safety services, and asset management needs of its customers. For over 30 years, ITS Compliance has helped private fleets, for-hire carriers, and third party logistics companies comply with federal, state, and local regulations to reduce costs and mitigate risks.
 
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AM Solutions Hires New Account Executive

AM Solutions announced today the addition of Brian Conkle to their expanding sales team as an Account Executive.  Brian brings an extensive sales and customer service experience to the company.  Having previously worked for PG Display as a Sales Manager, Kelvyn Press as an Account Manager and Daily Herald Media Group as a Territory Account Manager, Brian has been assessing customer needs while providing print and marketing solutions for a variety of customers from multiple Fortune 500 companies and regional organizations to local clients.

“I’m very excited about the addition of Brian to our sales team.” States Fred Schulze, VP of Sales and Customer Care. “His professionalism, excellent communication skills and strong commitment to customer care will certainly benefit our customers.”

Justin Johnson Joins CG Schmidt as a Project Manager

Justin Johnson of Lodi, Wisconsin joins the CG Schmidt team as a Project Manager. Justin is joining the company with an extensive background in construction management.

SVA Plumb Trust Company Announces New President

Tammy Koester Parks, JD has been named President of SVA Plumb Trust Company, LLC, an affiliate of SVA Plumb Financial.

Tammy has over 25 years of experience in the areas of estate planning and trust either as a trust officer or as an attorney in private practice. In her role, Tammy administers trusts and other fiduciary accounts for high net worth clients and their families.  These include trusts and other individually managed accounts as well as trust services without investment management. Tammy works closely with clients to help them with their estate planning concerns and objectives.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Tammy as President of SVA Plumb Trust Company,” states Tom Plumb, President and CEO of SVA Plumb Financial.  “We look forward to utilizing her extensive expertise in this new role, allowing our team to continue to deliver exceptional client service.”

About SVA Plumb Financial, LLC

At SVA Plumb Financial, we believe quality service is the key to maintaining long-term relationships. Our clients enjoy personal access to the investment and trust advisory professionals who oversee their portfolios. Through this close relationship, we recognize the direct responsibility we have for our clients’ assets and wealth planning.

We work closely with our clients to assist them in defining their investment goals and objectives, taking into account not only their goals and obligations, but also their desires to address the needs of future generations.

SVA Plumb Financial, LLC is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, employs over 45 staff, and has additional offices in Milwaukee and Appleton, Wisconsin as well as Sioux Falls, South Dakota.   Its entities include SVA Plumb Wealth Management, LLC and SVA Plumb Trust Company, LLC. More information is available at www.svaplumb.com.