SVA Welcomes New Talent Acquisition & Development Director

Sara Shoys has recently joined SVA has the firm’s new Talent Acquisition & Development Director.

This newly created position within SVA is responsible for leading talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, learning and development, and organization effectiveness programs firm-wide. Sara will assist team members with recruiting, onboarding into the organization, and career development.

Sara’s professional experience includes HR business partner support, team effectiveness and employee development, recruiting and retention, and manager onboarding and integration. She has supported HR activities for corporate acquisitions, providing support on day one and beyond to ensure seamless integration for new employees. She also has extensive in-person and virtual facilitation experience with small and large groups.

“We are extremely excited to have Sara join SVA in this new position,” stated Carl Schultz, President and CEO. “With her experience and expertise, we will be able to recruit and retain talented staff members, allowing our team to continue to deliver measurable results.”

About SVA

Since our inception in 1974, we have focused on developing long-standing business relationships.  As our clients’ businesses and personal interests have grown, we have increased our service offerings to meet their expanding needs.

Now over 40 years later, SVA and its affiliates are recognized leaders offering a wide range of professional services including audit and accounting, tax, business information technologies, wealth management, trust and estate administration services.

The cornerstone of SVA will always remain the same, providing service and value to help our clients achieve measurable results, while exceeding their expectations.  SVA is not only dedicated to the clients we serve, we are dedicated to the communities we serve, maintaining a long tradition of involvement and support.

SVA is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, employs over 300 staff, and has additional offices in Milwaukee and Appleton, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois.

www.sva.com

Rowe Promoted to Officer

For further information:

Settlers bank

Trisha Thompson, Founder & SVP
tthompson@SettlersWI.com
Phone: 608.842.5000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Settlers bank board of directors and executive management are pleased to announce the promotion of Jaime Rowe to Mortgage Operations Officer. Jaime joined Settlers bank in 2014 and has 10 years of financial industry experience. Jaime received her MBA from the University of Phoenix, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Midwest Alarm Services announces three new promotions

Midwest Alarm Services is pleased to announce three new promotions – Tracy Warwick to the position of Regional Service Manager, Michael Wells to the position of Business Development Manager and Kevin Hess to the position of Regional Operations Manager.

Tracy is responsible for the operations of the direct facility management portion of our life safety business including inspections, service, and small projects. Tracy holds a NICET level II in fire alarm. He has been with Midwest Alarm Services for 11 years as a Senior Technician.

Michael is responsible for managing the direct sales staff in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Nebraska for life safety products and services. Michael holds a NICET level II in fire alarm. He has been with Midwest for 13 years starting out as an Inspector, then was promoted to a Service Technician, and most recently served as a Sales Consultant.

Kevin is responsible for the overall operations of our installation department in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Nebraska. Kevin holds a NICET level II in fire alarm. He joined Midwest Alarm as a Technician in July 2015.

Established in 1950, Midwest Alarm Services is a family-owned company specializing in life safety systems across four states. The company is a leading Notifier dealer, and provides life safety systems and services including card access systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers/hoods, fire inspections, master clock systems, monitoring, nurse call systems, system design/layout and video surveillance. For more information about Midwest Alarm Services, please visit midwestalarmservices.com.

AC Hotel Madison Hiring Groups & Meetings Coordinator

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and are committed to being the best at what you do, then we would be honored to have you on our team!  North Central Group has become one of America’s foremost developers, owners, and operators of premium, select service and extended-stay hotels throughout the Midwest and Arizona.  We invite you to apply to this open position and look forward to your help in shaping our company’s future and sharing in our ongoing success.

North Central Group is excited to announce that we are in the process of building a brand new AC by Marriott in Downtown Madison, WI!  We are currently looking for a Groups and Meetings Coordinator to join our team and work at this new hotel!

As a Groups and Meetings Coordinator, you will be responsible for securing and maintaining corporate and leisure relationships with an emphasis on group bookings to increase the hotel’s occupancy and revenue.

Responsibilities Include:

• Making daily contact to potential hotel customers via in-person visits, telephone calls and written correspondence

• Assisting with internet prospecting and brand website opportunities

• Ensuring that all functions/groups are adhered to according to contracts

• Coordinating with front desk staff and management the check-in procedures and room assignments for hotel groups upon their arrival date to ensure contract terms and requests are met

• Acting as the onsite contact for daily and weekly hotel meeting room functions ensuring all their needs and requirements have been met

• Assisting the Food and Beverage staff with room refreshes, serving lunch, and room turns

Groups and Meetings Coordinator Job Requirements:

• Flexible team player who takes pride in what he/she does and enjoys brightening the day of our hotel guests

• Previous sales experience will be considered a plus

Groups and Meetings Coordinator Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Hospitality and guest focus

• Strong attention to detail

• Reliability and honesty

• Planning and organizing

• Teamwork

Benefits and Perks of being a Groups and Meetings Coordinator!

• A company culture that focuses on its people

• Fun, supportive work environment

• Opportunity for a professional career path

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance

• 401K

• Earned time off Vacation

• Anniversary day off with pay each year!

• Healthy lifestyle monthly reimbursement

• Hotel room discounts nationwide

*Benefits and perks may be subject to plan waiting periods and eligibility criteria*

Qualified applicants must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test, background check and reference checks.

If this position seems like a great career opportunity, please click the “Apply Now” button to begin the application process.  North Central Group is committed to providing exceptional service and making a real difference in the lives of others. Let us start with yours!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

James Rubin Joins the Park Bank Business Banking Team

Park Bank is pleased to announce that James Rubin has joined Park Bank as a Small Business Banker. As a former business owner with nearly ten years of experience in the banking industry, Rubin provides solid knowledge on running successful businesses. Rubin joins the small business banking team, a new service provided by Park Bank. In keeping with Park Bank’s commitment to serving and volunteering in the community, Rubin actively serves as president of the Rubin for Kids organization, which provides scholarships and grants to Dane County youth based on need and achievement. Rubin will be located at the Park Bank Hilldale-University Avenue branch at 4050 University Ave., and can be reached at (608) 819-2402 or at jrubin@parkbank.com. For more information on Park Bank’s business products and services, go to https://www.parkbank.com/business-banking.