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Month: July 2017

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Record Weekend at the Airport

Wisconsin Aviation hosted the EAA WWII B17 aircraft “Aluminum Overcast” the weekend of July 22nd.  The B17 sells rides in order to support the aircraft.  Four WWII veterans showed up for a ride. They had not been on a B17 since the war! Was amazing to be able to give them a ride at no cost.  That is why it is so important to support this amazing restored aircraft.   Rides to the general public were $475 per seat.  100 seats were purchased!  Way to go Madison!!!

Wisconsin Aviation, also provided helicopter rides that weekend.  Over 200 rides were given in a fully restored Bell 47 M*A*S*H helicopter.

That evening we had a big band hangar dance.  Just like back during WWII.  We had record attendance.

What a weekend at the Dane County Regional Airport.  Thank you Madison for all the support. Was so good to see all the folks that came out to their airport!

www.wisconsinaviation.com

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University Book Store – Grand Opening (New Hilldale Location)

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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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