2018 Partners for Change Award presented to NGL

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) was presented with the 2018 Partners for Change Award by Madison-area Urban Ministry during their annual luncheon on April 24. NGL received the award in recognition of its commitment to support and address areas of need in the community.

Madison-area Urban Ministry (MUM) offers a variety of programs for individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system. MUM’s programs inspire hope for individuals returning to the Dane County community after incarceration. In addition, MUM supports families of those incarcerated through reading programs, family visit programs and mentoring programs.

Elizabeth Kirchstein, NGL Director of Corporate Giving, accepted the 2018 Partners for Change award and shared why NGL is committed to supporting the organization. “MUM provides an opportunity for people who are reentering our community from the prison system with valuable skills, hope and a future. MUM’s programs also help children whose parents are incarcerated. In fact, most of the people who are incarcerated are parents and MUM’s programs help keep incarcerated mothers and fathers connected to their children. It’s an organization that is truly making a life changing difference. NGL is grateful to be recognized for its support of MUM,” said Kirchstein.

NGL has supported MUM for approximately five years. Recently, NGL made a multi-year commitment totaling $75,000 to aid in the renovation of MUM’s Healing House. There are only 63 medical respites in the U.S. and the Healing House will be the first in Wisconsin. Scheduled to open fall 2018, Healing House will be an eight-bed facility, providing 24/7 recuperative care by medically trained staff and volunteers for up to 28 days for homeless children or family members to stay as they heal after surgery. The Healing House will also provide clients with three meals a day, child care assistance and case management to end the cycle of homelessness.

About Madison-area Urban Ministry

Founded in 1971, Madison-area Urban Ministry (MUM) has served as a voice for justice in our community for over four decades. For more information, visit www.emum.org.

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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Date:
April 26, 2018
Company:
National Guardian Life Insurance Company
Contact:
Maria Lubick
Phone:
608.443.5284
mdlubick@nglic.com

Bob Gleisner joins OneNeck IT Solutions as CFO

MADISON, Wis. (April 26, 2018) — Today, OneNeck® IT Solutions announces Bob Gleisner has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 25 years of experience at parent company Telephone and Data Systems (TDS®), Gleisner will now be responsible for managing OneNeck’s growth strategies and financial objectives. He will work out of the company’s office in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Coupled with his extensive experience leading the budget and forecasting process, Gleisner is an accomplished leader with a proven track-record when it comes to financial planning and analysis. Most recently, he led the Shared Services and Corporate Accounting department. Since joining TDS in 1991, Gleisner has made an impact in a variety of functions, including information technology services, project management, procurement, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management and operational strategy. He also spent time as an Adjunct Professor in Accounting at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.

“Bob is the right leader to direct our future growth strategies and help us deliver on our commitment to the OneNeck business,” stated Terry Swanson, president and CEO of OneNeck. “His familiarity with the TDS family of companies, combined with his deep industry experience, is of utmost value to our organization. His contributions are going to be instrumental in accelerating our efforts to meet our growth goals and achieving our financial objectives moving forward.”

Gleisner holds an MBA, a Master of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree — all with emphasis in accounting and finance — earned from Edgewood College, the University of Wisconsin – Madison and the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, respectively. In addition, Gleisner is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant.

OneNeck IT Solutions offers a full suite of hybrid IT solutions including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, enterprise application management, professional services and IT hardware. In addition, OneNeck has top-tier data centers providing local connectivity in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin. Find out more about the OneNeck leadership team.

NOTE / Media contact: Contact Cindy Tomlinson, Associate Manager – Public Relations | OneNeck IT Solutions | 608-664-4471 | cindy.tomlinson@oneneck.com

About OneNeck
OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., employs nearly 550 people throughout the U.S. The company offers hybrid IT solutions including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, enterprise application management, advanced IT services, hardware and local connectivity via top-tier data centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon and Wisconsin. OneNeck’s team of technology professionals manage secure, world-class, hybrid IT infrastructures and applications for businesses around the country. Visit oneneck.com.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company, provides wireless; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services to more than six million customers nationwide through its businesses U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions, and TDS Broadband Service. In 2018, TDS was recognized in Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. The TDS family of companies, which includes OneNeck, is listed at 190 out of 250 top employers in the U.S. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employs more than 9,900 people. Visit tdsinc.com.

Date:
April 26, 2018
Company:
TDS/OneNeck IT Solutions
Contact:
Cindy Tomlinson
Phone:
6086644471
cindy.tomlinson@tdstelecom.com