Bachmann Construction and Other Area Businesses Receive Giving Back Awards at Fred Bachmann, Sr., Good for HIM Golf Outing to Promote Men’s Health

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Bachmann Construction and Other Area Businesses Receive Giving Back Awards at Fred Bachmann, Sr., Good for HIM Golf Outing to Promote Men’s Health

Al Bachmann, president of Bachmann Construction, Madison, was recently honored for his firm’s sponsorship and involvement in creating an annual golf outing designed to encourage men to get annual physical checkups. Bachmann Construction helped initiate the annual Fred Bachmann Sr., Good for HIM (A Health Initiative for Men) Golf Outing three years ago in partnership with the nonprofit Tomorrow’s Hope, Inc.

Greg Smithback, Bachmann Construction vice president of business development, who chaired the recent golf outing, said many men attending the event had stories to tell about their own health scares or those of their brothers and fathers. The banquet discussion emphasized the need for men to take better care of themselves. The event is in memory of Al Bachmann’s father, Fred Bachmann, who founded the construction firm 65 years ago.

“Our goal is to encourage men to get over being macho and get an annual physical rather than waiting until disaster strikes. National statistics show that 40 per cent of men don’t take medical action until something goes drastically wrong,” Smithback said.

Tomorrow’s Hope, Inc is a Jefferson-based nonprofit that partners with healthcare providers, universities, and state health agencies to have a direct impact on community health outcomes across South Central Wisconsin. Over 21 years the organization has granted more than $4.3 million in support of education, research and local health services. Good for HIM is a men’s health initiative and awareness building campaign aimed at reducing the gap in life expectancy between men and women by urging men to make their health a priority.

For more information: www.tomorrowshope.org or www.goodforhim.org

CEC Appoints Kim Lehrman as New CEO to Focus on Talent & Next-Gen Technology

Hiawatha, IA (Oct. 1, 2019) – CEC, a nationally recognized technology systems integrator in the Midwest, is excited to announce that Kim Lehrman will be leading the organization as CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2019.

Most recently serving as president and chief marketing officer at Hiawatha, IA-based enTouch Wireless, Lehrman is an expert at aligning organizational capabilities with emerging technology opportunities. She excels at examining existing skills to determine how to grow and develop companies from within, as well as how to hire employees with complementary skillsets. She will strengthen CEC by continuing and expanding the company’s culture of trust, accountability, and mutual support for its growing team of 300+.

Based upon her knowledge and 15 years of experience in technology, Lehrman will drive CEC’s support in the changing technology marketplace by building end-to-end product experiences that showcase next-generation solutions to customers. She’ll connect CEC’s product portfolio to emerging business needs while continuing to deliver depth and expertise in communication, collaboration, and security.

Lehrman, a long-time CEC board member, replaces Matt Dlouhy who departed the organization in September. With more than 35 years of success at CEC, Dlouhy led the organization through impressive growth while managing the structural changes needed to support the progress.   

To learn more about CEC, visit www.cecinfo.com. To learn more about Lehrman, visit www.cecinfo.com and select “People.”

About CEC
With offices in the Midwest serving local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications. Focused on the customer experience, CEC teams partner with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com.

Ideas That Evoke Launches Public Affairs Division, Adding to Agency Offerings

IDEAS THAT EVOKE LAUNCHES PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISION, ADDING TO AGENCY OFFERINGS

Madison-Based Agency Expands To Offer Scalable Branding, Digital and Public Relations Services

MADISON, WI (September 25, 2019) –– Ideas That Evoke, a nationally recognized leader in branding, public relations and digital services, is launching a public affairs division to service clients in the political, nonprofit and advocacy sectors. Since the company’s inception in 2009, Ideas That Evoke has devoted substantial efforts to statewide nonprofits, advocacy groups and changemakers utilizing our time and expertise to move important issues forward.

The Ideas That Evoke team has over a decade of experience crafting campaigns that amplify messages and accelerate change across market segments. The launch of the public affairs division derives from the desire to continue to support local changemakers and drive results where earned media, digital and social media intersect.

“I started Ideas That Evoke in 2009 because I saw a gap in the marketplace, the formal launch of our public affairs division represents a void, close to home, where we can make a difference. I have no doubt that our Madison team can deliver world-class work for local, regional and state organizations,” said Kelly Ehlers, CEO & Founder of Ideas That Evoke.

Ideas That Evoke works with national and international clients and has been named among Inc 500 and Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company in the US and Wisconsin four years running as well as one of the Top Entrepreneurial Companies in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, two year running. The firm’s founder, Kelly Ehlers, also serves on both Forbes and AdAge Councils where she is a contributor in thought leadership and best practices for marketers around the country.

“Having a deep understanding and experience in digital and public relations strategies that change the narrative, our team offers a local solution for organizations to partner with an award-winning company rooted in- and dedicated to- making a positive impact in Wisconsin,” said Ehlers.

If interested in learning more or working with the advocacy division, please contact Kelly Ehlers kehlers@evokebrands.com or go to: https://www.theevokeagency.com/advocacy.

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About Ideas That Evoke

Ideas That Evoke is a marketing agency headquartered in Madison, WI, with locations in Chicago and Los Angeles. The agency, founded by Kelly Ehlers in 2009, is rooted in solving business challenges through the innovative use of social media, influencer marketing, public relations and disruptive creative. To learn more about the agency offerings, visit: www.TheEvokeAgency.com.

WPS is awarded Medicare J5 contract

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Contact: Tom Enwright, (608) 977-7165, thomas.enwright@wpsic.com

WPS is awarded Medicare J5 contract

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 27, 2019—WPS has been awarded the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Jurisdiction 5 contract, it was announced Sept. 20 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The J5 award is for Part A and Part B Medicare benefit administration for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. This contract also provides Part A Medicare benefit administration for specific providers in more than 40 other states across the nation. The award is for one base year and six option years, which will extend to 2026.

“This is exciting news,” said Janet Kyle, Executive Vice President of WPS Government Health Administrators. “It reaffirms everything that we have been working toward over the past several years. CMS has seen the transformation to our technology and processes. They have seen the commitment and dedication of our high-performing staff. They have seen that we are thought-leaders and are here to help CMS with their challenges and to reduce the burden for our providers.”

CMS awarded WPS the first J5 contract in September 2006, and then re-awarded it to WPS in July 2012.

WPS also has the contract for Jurisdiction 8, which includes the Part A and Part B workload for Michigan and Indiana.

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 2019, the international Ethisphere® Institute named WPS one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 10th straight year. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

EZ Office Products Recognized as “Green Professional” by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council

Madison, WI – September 23, 2019 – EZ Office Products (EZOP) has been recognized as a “Green Professional” business as part of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council’s Green Masters Program.

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