Vicki Bernards selected as next CFO at WPS Health Solutions

Vicki Bernards has been selected as the next Chief Financial Officer of WPS Health Solutions. She will succeed Tom Nelson, who is retiring on June 30, concluding a 35-year career at WPS. She began duties at WPS on May 8.

Bernards most recently was Vice President of Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning at Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) in Madison. She led the strategic planning, budget, and quarterly forecast process for TDS, and assisted in creating strategic plans for its business units. She also was responsible for financial analyses of business cases and potential acquisitions. Previously at TDS, she held positions in business development and analysis, and internal auditing.

Earlier in her career, Bernards was a real estate financial analyst for Famous Footwear/Brown Shoe Company in Madison and an internal auditor for the Carlson Companies in Minneapolis.

“Vicki brings strong planning and analytical skills to WPS to help with the financial aspects of our strategic planning and analysis,” President and CEO Mike Hamerlik said. “She will build on the strong financial program that Tom Nelson developed for WPS.”

Bernards earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UW-Madison. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Professional, and a Certified Internal Auditor.

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 2017, the international Ethisphere^® Institute named WPS one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for the eighth straight year. For more information, please visit wpsic.com.

The James Now Hiring Full- and Part-Time Positions

Hello Everyone,

We have immediate openings for full time positions such as Chief Facility Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Custodial Services.

We are also exploring a future Assistant Manager Position to start sometime in August or September. 

If you know anyone please email me dennisr@corespaces.com

Dennis Ruffing
Senior Property Manager
The James
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SupraNet is hiring – Field Network Engineer

Field Network Engineer

Position Description

The Field Network Engineer is primarily responsible for wireless and fiber installations, also providing internal and external customer technical support and troubleshooting for those systems. Additional duties include performing fiber optic splicing and wireless radio configuration. The Field Network Engineer must comply with established policies, procedures and overall Company Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rooftop wireless Internet installations
• Perform fiber optic and copper Internet installations
• Design and install customer demarc for Internet installations
• Pull fiber and copper cable for Internet installations
• Setup and splicing of indoor and outdoor fiber optic cable
• Provide excellent customer service and support, promptly responding to questions via phone/email
• Assist in troubleshooting of fiber and wireless circuits internally and with customers
• Create and maintain accurate technical procedures
• Participate in and contribute to after-hours scheduled maintenance and outage tasks
• Knowledge of and active adherence to the Company’s Security and Acceptable Use, Records Management and Retention

Job Requirements

• 3-5+ years field technician experience preferred
• Degree in computer related or networking field a plus
• Physical ability to climb ladders, carry 20+ pounds and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Must have a valid driver’s license for company work van
• Coordinate and perform installs for customers (maintenance staff, landlord, managers and clients)
• Experience with fiber optic splicing a plus
• Knowledge of racks, switches, patch panels and demark installation
• Basic Internet Networking knowledge and troubleshooting (traceroute, ping) and switch configuration skills
• Basic configuration of Cisco iOS and wireless point-to-point and point-to-multipoint technologies (on-site training available)
• CCENT/CCNA certification a plus
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and escalation procedures
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to learn quickly and simultaneously coordinate multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to work independently

About SupraNet

SupraNet Communications, Inc., founded in 1994, is a local, award-winning, Madison-based company providing fast, direct and reliable Internet services to businesses across southern Wisconsin. We are a fun, innovative, growth-oriented company with a social conscience and a strong community presence. We compete on relationships, and we constantly strive for long-term customer and employee loyalty. We believe in open and honest communication with our clients and with each other and work together to build a culture of transparency and constant improvement that leads to strong and trusting client relationships. We do not shy away from change, we embrace innovation. By helping our clients to succeed and our employees to prosper, we enable our community to flourish as a vibrant and competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem that fuels our collective long-term success. If you want to be part of the SupraNet team and have great communication and problem-solving skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, and have a positive upbeat attitude, then we invite you to apply.

Please email your resume and cover letter to:

supranetjobs@supranet.net

Former NGL Chairman, President & CEO John D. Larson appointed Chairman Emeritus

Attorney David G. Walsh becomes NGL Chairman

At National Guardian Life Insurance Company’s (NGL) annual meeting of the Board of Directors on April 28, Chairman and former NGL President & CEO John D. Larson stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Board. Larson served on the Board of Directors since May 1974 and was Chairman since 2004. He remains a Board Director and was appointed Chairman Emeritus.

Larson has served NGL for over 48 years since joining the company in April 1969. Larson became President of NGL in 1974 and Chief Executive Officer in January 1989. He retired from NGL in 2012 and continued to serve as Chairman until he stepped down on April 28.

Replacing Larson as Chairman is David G. Walsh, a longtime NGL Board member and former Vice Chairman. Walsh is an attorney and retired partner with Foley & Lardner LLP.

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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M3 Insurance Promotes Ryan Barbieri to Vice President

M3 Insurance recently promoted Ryan Barbieri to the position of Vice President, Employee Benefits. Ryan is now responsible for the direction, performance, and management of the employee benefits group throughout M3’s five locations in Wisconsin.

Prior to joining M3 in 2015, Ryan spent 11 years with Willis North American as a Senior Vice President working with mid to large employers, fully insured and self-funded in both the public and private sectors. He has built a solid reputation for success in providing complex benefit program solutions and, in the public sector, for his ability to work with administration as well as organized employee groups to create transformational cost containment strategies.

In his new role, Ryan will work closely with Rich Twietmeyer, Executive Vice President-Employee Benefits, and Rebecca Menefee, Sales Manager-Employee Benefits, on strategic planning and execution for employee benefit business development at M3. Rich said, “This promotion is a natural progression given Ryan’s performance since joining M3. His experience and expertise in the employee benefit marketplace has allowed M3 to better serve our clients. He has also exhibited exceptional leadership skills, serving as a valuable resource for our sales professionals. I am excited to work with Ryan in this new capacity.”

M3’s evolving leadership structure represents continued agency growth and commitment to building a strong infrastructure from which to serve M3’s clients.

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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.