Month: January 2019
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MSCR to Hold Snow Ball Dance for Families
For Immediate Release
Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3017 or Mary Roth at mcrowley@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3045
MSCR to Hold Snow Ball Dance for Families
Register now for this special winter themed event
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is holding the Snow Ball Dance on Friday, January 18, 4-6 pm at MSCR East, 4620 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison. This special event features a wintry mix of festive music and crafts for the young and young at heart. Families can expect a variety of dance floor games, Imagination Playground, a photo booth and craft corner where children are encouraged to create an art project with of variety of colorful materials provided.
Register at mscr.org. Please register children only. Adults and siblings 2 years and under are free with registered participants. Pre-registration strongly encouraged.
MSCR is Madison’s public recreation provider offering a wide range of programs for all ages at affordable prices. Programs include arts, enrichment, fitness, sports, special events, swimming at much more. Please go to mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information.
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Alliant Energy names JP Brummond vice president of business planning
MADISON, Wis. – January 8, 2019 – John Larsen, president and chief operating officer of Alliant Energy Corp., announced that JP Brummond has been named vice president of business planning.
In his role, JP will be responsible for developing an energy resource and infrastructure plan that takes advantage of newer technologies to meet customer needs for cleaner, affordable energy.
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S.B.C.P. Bancorp, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Union Bancorp of Evansville, Inc.
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
S.B.C.P. Bancorp, Inc.: Jim Tubbs, (608) 798-3961
Union Bancorp of Evansville, Inc.: Steve Eager, (608) 490-2251
S.B.C.P. Bancorp, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Union Bancorp of Evansville, Inc.
CROSS PLAINS, WI – S.B.C.P. Bancorp, Inc. (“SBCP”) and Union Bancorp of Evansville, Inc. (“Union Bancorp”), the bank holding company for Union Bank & Trust Company (“UB&T”), jointly announced today the signing of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization under which SBCP will acquire Union Bancorp and its subsidiary bank, UB&T, in a cash and stock transaction. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of each company and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the shareholders of Union Bancorp and bank regulatory authorities.
The transaction will result in the merger of two strong and like-minded community banks, expanding the presence of State Bank of Cross Plains—a Wisconsin state-chartered institution and wholly-owned subsidiary of SBCP—from 10 locations in Dane County to a combined 15 locations operating in three southern Wisconsin counties. The five additional cities include Belleville, Brooklyn, Evansville, Janesville, and New Glarus, Wisconsin. Both organizations currently operate locations in Oregon, Wisconsin.
Jim Tubbs, President and CEO of State Bank of Cross Plains, said, “We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to join forces with the UB&T team and to continue the bank’s success and long-standing commitment to the communities it serves. We have an immense respect for the UB&T management and board of directors, and we look forward to continuing to work with the management team after consummation of the proposed merger. We intend to capitalize on the existing footprint of UB&T and to strategically grow the bank’s presence in Wisconsin, all while honoring the bank’s emphasis on building long-term relationships and providing exceptional levels of service.”
Just recently completing its 110-year anniversary celebration, State Bank of Cross Plains currently operates 10 locations throughout Dane County and offers a full range of business and personal financial services, including business, real estate, and consumer lending, as well as wealth management and financial advisory services. UB&T was established in 1897 and operates from six locations. As of September 30, 2018, UB&T had approximately $258.61 million in assets, $205.69 million in total loans and leases, and $214.90 million in deposits. The combined organization will have more than $1.25 billion in assets, $1.00 billion in total loans and leases, and $1.03 billion in deposits.
“This merger is a tremendous opportunity, and we are excited about the potential this partnership will bring to our customers, employees, and communities going forward,” said Stephen J. Eager, President and Chief Executive Officer of UB&T. “For us, it was about finding the right partner, someone who would mirror our image and help us expand our relationships throughout the bank’s market area. To team up with a group that has shown a very strong commitment to the state will not only strengthen our banking relationships, but will provide the resources for continued growth in this highly competitive marketplace.”
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP acted as legal advisor and Bank Advisory Group, LLC, acted as financial advisor to SBCP. Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., acted as legal advisor and The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc., acted as financial advisor to Union Bancorp.
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Derek Metcalf promoted to Chief Financial Officer
Madison, Wis. (January 3, 2019) – National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a mutual insurance company located in Madison, Wis., has promoted Derek Metcalf, CPA, FLMI to the position of Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Metcalf oversees the financial reporting, general and investment accounting, budgeting, and tax functions for NGL and its subsidiaries.
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DeWitt Promotes Three Attorneys to Partner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 1, 2019
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman (262) 754-2877
mmf@dewittllp.com
DeWitt Promotes Three Attorneys to Partner
MADISON|MILWAUKEE|MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP announced today that it has promoted Chase Horne, Julie Nagorski and Raluca (Luca) Vais-Ottosen to Partner.
Horne, of DeWitt’s Madison office, practices in the areas of litigation and environmental law. He has represented clients in a wide variety of cases, ranging from business and shareholder disputes, to construction disputes and personal injury matters. In his practice, Horne has developed substantial trial experience when jury trials are becoming increasingly rare, including multiple jury trials in state and federal courts. Horne also counsels business clients regarding employment issues, such as employee handbooks, wage practices, non-compete agreements, and terminations. He earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School and B.A. from Wake Forest University.
Nagorski, of the firm’s Minneapolis office, has significant experience litigating disputes in numerous areas of the law, with a focus in real property and construction disputes. In addition to her substantial litigation experience, Nagorski has taken many cases through jury and bench trials and has argued multiple cases in front of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Nagorski represents all types of clients, from businesses, to trusts, to families and individuals, with a far-reaching range of needs. She earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Raluca Vais-Ottosen, of the firm’s Madison office, focuses her practice on U.S. immigration and nationality law. She has assisted numerous clients with immigration matters ranging from family-based and individual immigration applications, to employment-based visas, permanent residence (green card), and U.S. citizenship. Originally from Romania, Vais-Ottosen utilized her personal experience as an immigrant to develop a special interest in Immigration Law. She also has an extensive background in Employment Law. She assists companies in several areas, including claims of workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and termination and constructive discharge, among others. She earned her law degree from Spiru Haret University Law School – Romania, L.L.M. from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center and B.S. from Petru Rares National College – Romania.
About DeWitt
DeWitt LLP, is one of the largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has nearly 140 attorneys practicing in Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in several areas, including civil rights litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family law, government relations, health care, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, litigation, personal injury, real estate, and tax law.
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Chase Horne – https://seroka.box.com/v/ChaseHorne
Julie Nagorski – https://seroka.box.com/v/JNagorski
Raluca Vais-Ottosen – https://seroka.box.com/v/RalucaVaisOttosen