DeWitt Welcomes Theresa L. Roetter, a Seasoned Adoption and Family Law Attorney, to its Madison Office

Media Contact: Michelle M. Friedman, mmf@dewittllp.com / 262-754-2877

DEWITT WELCOMES THERESA L. ROETTER, A SEASONED ADOPTION AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY TO ITS MADISON OFFICE

MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP announced today attorney Theresa L. Roetter joined its Madison office as an equity partner in the Family Law practice area.

Roetter specializes in Assisted Reproduction, Adoption, Guardianship, and LGBT Law. In particular, she provides assisted reproduction and adoption services to her clients. One of just a handful of attorneys in Wisconsin with this combination of practice areas, Theresa’s practice is state-wide and her clients come from Wisconsin, other U.S. States, and many foreign countries.

She drafts and negotiates gestational surrogacy agreements as well as sperm and egg donation agreements and has established parentage in many Wisconsin counties. She works closely with other attorneys, surrogacy matching agencies, and psychologists to ensure that all parties are well informed as they begin their surrogacy journey.

Roetter earned her J.D., form Marquette University Law School and her B.A., from St. Norbert College. She is admitted to practice in the State Bar of Wisconsin, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court of the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. 

She is affiliated with:

• Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys – Fellow – Vice-President (2016-17) and Trustee (2012-2016)
• American Bar Association – Member (Family Law Section – Assisted Reproductive Technology Committee Member)
• American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Legal Practice Group – Member
• National Association of Counsel for Children – Member
• State Bar of Wisconsin – Member
• State Bar of Wisconsin Children & the Law Section – former Chair & Board Member; Legislative Committee
• State of Wisconsin – Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on Adoption Disruption & Dissolution (2014)
• State of Wisconsin – Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on Minor Guardianships (2018-19)
• Dawn E. Petersen Foundation Inc. – which supports families living with serious illness – Co-Founder and Board member
• St. Norbert College – Alumni Board – (2008-2014)
• Big Brothers & Big Sisters
• Mock Trial coach at Monona Grove High School (2004 -2005)

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP is one of the ten 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 intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, civil rights litigation, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family law, government relations, litigation, real estate, and tax law. More information is available at dewittllp.com.

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M3 Insurance Announces Strategic Partnership with Hierl Insurance

Mike Victorson, president and CEO of M3 Insurance, and Mike Hierl, president and CEO of Hierl Insurance, announced a merger between the two companies, effective January 1, 2020. Hierl will continue to operate in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin as a location of M3 Insurance, and day-to-day Fond du Lac operations will continue to be led by Mike Hierl. The Hierl team will not change.

“A proud part of the Fond du Lac community for 100 years, we are excited to now offer an even broader range of insurance offerings and resources while maintaining our strong commitment to individual attention and personal relationships with clients,” said Mike Hierl. “They will enjoy the same great service, but with a greater depth of bench and tools going into the next 100 years.”

Mike Victorson adds, “Both agencies enjoy a long history and strong legacy which is fueling our future together. The similarities between the two agencies when it comes to values, attitudes, and culture make this an ideal partnership.”

In addition to the new Fond du Lac location, M3 has offices in Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau, Green Bay, and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Rockford, Illinois. With more than 280 employees and 40 employee shareholders, M3 is the largest insurance broker and risk management firm in the state of Wisconsin.

“We have finally found the partner we’ve been looking for,” said Mike Hierl. “After a friendship of 20+ years, two CEOs have decided to join forces. This truly is a partnership built on trust.”

Learn more about Hierl: Powered By M3

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About M3

M3 is the largest insurance broker and risk management firm in the state of Wisconsin. As a top 50 broker in America, we’re leaders in the products we represent and the industries we serve. M3’s people are an extension of your team, providing world-class resources to help you manage risk, purchase insurance, and provide employee benefits. And our focus on community builds better places to live and work.

Technology leader Teri Bruns joins WPS Board of Directors

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DeAnne Boegli, Director of Communications
608-977-7343
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Technology leader Teri Bruns joins WPS Board of Directors

MADISON, Wis.—Jan. 6, 2020—Teri L. Bruns has been elected to the Board of Directors for Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation, doing business as WPS Health Solutions.

Her information technology career spans more than 25 years, from programming and systems engineering to her current leadership role in developing cloud-based services and emerging technology partnerships.

As Vice President of Global Partner Solutions at VMware, Bruns leads a cross-functional team charged with scaling VMware’s technology platforms and leveraging partnerships with global system integrators, solution outsourcers, and technology and independent software partners.

Earlier in her career, she was in technology and sales leadership roles with EMC, CoreBTS, and Symantec.

A native of Pennsylvania, Bruns has lived in the Madison area since 1978. She majored in Business at Edgewood College in Madison and has served on the American Family Children’s Hospital Advisory Board.

Bruns is a mentor for women in the technology industry and was one of the recipients of In Business magazine’s Women of Industry awards in 2018.

Nationally over multiple years, Bruns has been on CRN magazine’s Women of the Channel list, which honors women based on their professional accomplishments, demonstrated expertise, and ongoing dedication to the IT channel.

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.

Sue Loken Named Chief Financial Officer of State Bank of Cross Plains

January 2, 2020, MADISON, Wisconsin — After an extensive search involving more than 140 candidates, State Bank of Cross Plains (SBCP) named Sue Loken its next Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer.

“My role is to be a strategic partner with the team and continue to help move the organization forward, especially through this time of transformation in community banking,” Loken explains. “Over the years, I’ve seen so many different situations and scenarios. I’ve developed the insight to identify opportunities and suggest solutions, as well as the capability to make those adjustments with confidence.”

Most recently, Loken served as Chief Risk Officer at Bank First in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Additional experience includes eight years as CFO and Risk Officer at Partnership Bank, nearly 10 years working with banks of various sizes at Wipfli, six years in the private sector as an accountant, and extensive expertise in risk mitigation.

“In light of our recent merger, we were looking for someone who could guide us through the regulatory standards and higher level of scrutiny that comes with surpassing the $1 billion threshold,” said SBCP President and CEO, Jim Tubbs. “Sue can provide the leadership we need to navigate this exciting period of growth.”

Loken’s breadth of experience in accounting, finance, and banking is part of what set her apart during the selection process. “Looking good on paper is only the first step,” Tubbs clarifies. “Sue is much more than her resume highlights. In addition to being a well-rounded banker, she is a personable leader with a genuine community banking attitude. Throughout the interview process, it became clear that Sue really mirrors our bank’s core culture and personality.”

Loken confirms that this career move will allow her to feed her passion for community involvement. In addition to her work at State Bank of Cross Plains, she is committed to helping others achieve their dreams, whether by developing leaders internally or supporting the local community.

“Giving back and supporting the community you live and work in is at the heart of community banking and is my passion. A good school district, for example, makes such a huge difference to an entire community,” she says about this topic near-and-dear to her heart. “It supports individual enrichment, improves local labor skillset and availability, and affects population growth and business development.”

Loken has been actively involved in the Cedarburg Education Foundation and the Greater Cedarburg Foundation, and plans to continue supporting education and the community overall in her new neighborhood upon moving to Dane County.

Loken officially started at State Bank of Cross Plains on Monday, December 16, 2019.

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State Bank of Cross Plains is known for our modern, progressive approach to supporting businesses and consumers by offering services more typical of larger financial institutions in an environment that values one-on-one personal relationships and community involvement. Thanks to our recent merger, State Bank of Cross Plains is a $1.3 billion institution, offering 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. We now also provide Crop Insurance and Ag Lending Services. SBCP has 15 convenient locations in Dane, Rock, and Green Counties. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

For additional information, please visit sbcp.bank or contact Marketing Communications Manager Ian Folger at 608-826-3515. 

Starion Bank names Morgan president

Starion Bank has named Don Morgan president, with Craig Larson continuing in the roles of CEO and chairman of the board for the bank. As president, Morgan manages the day-to-day operations of the bank, while Larson focuses on the overall strategy and vision for Starion Bank.

Morgan, a certified public accountant, has been with Starion since 2012 when he joined the bank as vice president for credit administration. The next year he was promoted to chief credit officer. In 2014, he became a member of Starion’s Executive Committee which is responsible for initiating key actions within the organization, reviewing financial data and setting major project priorities.

“With Don’s exceptional finance background and commitment to serving our communities, I’m confident that under his leadership Starion will continue to be a strong organization committed to taking our employees, customers and communities farther,” said Larson. “Starion has been a family-owned bank for 50 years and we look forward to Don leading the team into the next 50.”

In this new role, Morgan will partner with and develop Starion’s high-performance leadership teams, focusing on all operational aspects of the bank and building relationships within the bank, with customers and all the communities Starion serves. He is based out of corporate headquarters in Bismarck, N.D.

“Starion Bank is filled with great people and is based on timeless values,” explained Morgan. “As we begin the next chapter in our story, we will be leaders in financial innovation while maintaining our ‘small town’ values of exceptional customer service, being a great place to work and supporting our communities.”

Morgan has extensive banking and leadership experience, which includes 18 years in the areas of credit administration, commercial lending, market president and internal auditing. A Wyoming native, he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with an accounting minor from University of Wyoming and a master’s in accounting from the University of Phoenix. Morgan is active in the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, local 4H, and the Soil Conservation District. He has been a guest presenter for college business classes and was treasurer of the North Dakota Rodeo Association Finals Committee for seven years.