Synergist Members
Greg Blum - Higgins Hemb Insurance Group, LLC
Brenda L. Brady - Brenda Brady Design
Melissa Carlson - Melissa Carlson Creative
Tom Counts - SwipeWorks, Inc
Linda Davis - Virtual Management Solutions
Dan Dooge - Smith & Gesteland, LLP
Scott Eganhouse - Gillware, Inc
Wayne T. Enloe - Foxrige Chiropractic Clinic
Brian Euclide - TEC Mailing Solutions, LLC
Kelly Gilboy - The Wine Boutique
Jackie Grande - Chula Vista Resort
Terry Healy-Lemke - Celerity Staffing Solutions
Jeff Jansen - Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Chris Jenny - vonBriesen & Roper, s.c.
Tom Jilot - Ruedebusch Development & Construction
Tom Johnson - Middleton Times Newspaper/News Publishing, Inc
Jeff Klomp - Lexus of Madison
Pam Krugman - CPM Marketing Group, Inc.
John Longseth - The Payroll Company
Iain Macfarlane - BizCOACHING & Associates, LLC
Kevin Mahaney - Capitol Bank
Dick Manley - Great Graphics!/Great Signs!
Candace May - Denman, May, & Associates, Inc.
Dani Michels -Commercial Interor Contractors
Bob Morris - Organizational Skills Associates, LLC (OSA)
Mark Neale - Mid-West Family Broadcasting
Rick Perrin - B2B CFO®
Daniel Petersen - Applied Tech
Ronald Phelps - Morgan Stanley
Rachel Rasmussen -Recue Desk
Mary Ruedinger - MBR Travel Adventures, LLC
John Russell - The Business Source, LLC
Tracy Sanderson - RE/MAX Preferred
Pete Schmeling - St. Mary's Foundation
Ardy Seabrook - ASCENTIVES Corporate Specialty Solutions
Tommy Sweeney - Eye Level Framing
Joe Theys - Ashgrove
Bruce Wachholz - Cedar Creek Web Design, LLC

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Greg Blum - Broker, Group Employee Benefits
Higgins Hemb Insurance Group LLC

Independent group benefit broker who partners with employer clients to design, implement and manage a successful benefits offering.

By listening to my clients, I can assist businesses in building a benefits package that is a source of value to its employees and a source of pride to the people who built it.

Years in Business: 12
Education: BA-University of WI - Madison
 

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
- Middleton Chamber of Commerce
- Madison West Towne Middleton Rotary

Higgins Hemb Insurance Group LLC
2801 Coho Street #200
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 608-274-4200

www.hhig.net

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Brenda L. Brady, ASID - Interior Designer
BRENDA BRADY DESIGN -- Professional Commercial Interior Design

Interior Designer specializing in commercial projects such as offices, municipal projects, churches, senior housing, labs and tenant improvements. Services include finish and furniture selection, quick fit analysis, space planning, owner rep in procurement, artwork selection, brand statements and specifications.

Uniquely focusing on commercial interior design market…. Not a typical decorating firm. Less costly than architectural firms and office dealerships.

I create a work environment that enhances an individual's performance. I provide an image that portrays the business I am designing for! I pride myself on working within budget and time restraints as well.

Years in Business: 1
Education: UW-LaCrosse and W.W.T.C.
Experience: American Family Insurance, Strang Architects, Zingg Design, and Horizon Development

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
Member and past president of Wisconsin Chapter, A.S.I.D (American Society of Interior Designers)
Instructor at M.A.T.C. – Over 20 years in the ID Dept.
State of Wisconsin Interior Design Registration Advisory Committee - Member

Brenda Brady Design
4852 Goodland Park Roa
Fitchburg WI 53575
608.770.9844

website under construction

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Melissa Carlson - Independent Graphic Designer
Melissa Carlson Creative
Independent Graphic Designer specializing in corporate identity: logos and stationery; brochures, direct mail campaigns…anything that can be printed.
As a graphic designer for more than 17 years, eight of those in the Madison area, I have the experience, skills and professionalism to make your company's image come alive.

My inspiration comes from the world around me-things I observe, things I remember, and most importantly, the things you tell me about your business. You have a vision for your business, and when you share it with me, I'll draw on a lifetime of observation and experience to create designs that reveal and articulate that vision.

Image is everything, they say, and the right designs can lead potential customers to choose your business from a crowded field. Whether you're looking for a logo that defines your company, a single piece such as a brochure to send your message, or a full package of striking materials that make your image pop, call on me, Melissa Carlson of Melissa Carlson Creative.

Years in Business: 17
Education: Associate Degree in Commercial Art from Madison Area Technical College
Experience: Seven years with Badertscher Communications, a full service advertising agency in Marion, OH.
Professional/Personal Affiliations: Design Madison - an association for graphic designers; I'm a past president, and currently Membership Chair. Our mission is to amplify the impact of design on society.

Melissa Carlson Creative
6633 Jacobs Way
Madison, WI 53711
608-206-0469

www.melissacarlsoncreative.com
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Tom Counts - Relationship Manager
SwipeWorks, Inc

SwipeWorks, Inc provides credit and debit card processing services to restaurant, hotel, retail, B2B, petroleum, and grocery merchants throughout the United States. In addition, we offer many solutions to gift and loyalty programs no matter what the size or type of business.

As a local relationship manager, my job to ensure that merchants are given uncompromised service and a fair value. Our full disclosure wholesale pricing allows merchants to take advantage of substainal savings and allows SwipeWorks to bring integrity to the industry.

Years in Business: 4
Education: University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
SwipWorks
1050 Regent Street #203
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: 608-224-1744
Fax: 608-226-8737

www.swipeworks.com

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Linda Davis - President
Virtual Management Solutions

I believe that with a clear vision of what they want to accomplish and a thoughtful business planning process, every entrepreneur can accomplish their business goal. My process is to take the time to really understand what the client wants, then help them master a series of business development milestones, take ownership of their business plan, and feel a sense of satisfaction with the results.

Portfolio: Biotechnology (genome sequencing, DNA computing, contract research organization, new drug discovery); Manufacturing (embedded Internet controllers, biotechnology research instruments, hovercraft, wood shavings, plastics, cutting die, construction, molded roofing panels, wood working, wireless earplugs, consulting services, hydroelectric turbines, idle reduction technology); Retail (coffee shop, pet store, mail order, hair salon, Latino convenience store, archery shop, tavern, dog bakery, restaurant, photography studio); Services (information technology help desk, Feldenkrais method, birthing center, animal assisted therapy, assisted living, consulting, gymnastics academy, staffing agency for registered nurses, videographer, graphic artist, urban tree recycling, medical transportation); Agriculture (halal lamb, grass-fed beef, artisan cheese, organic chicken).

Years in Business: 14
Education: M.B.A., Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
B.A., psychology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Experience: Since 1994, services include preparation of business plans, grant writing, feasibility studies, market research, capital acquisition, expense analysis, operating budgets and special projects. I have been a part-time business counselor at the UW- Madison Small Business Development Center since 1995 and currently manage their Entrepreneurial Training Grant Program.
Virtual Management Solutions
959 Primrose Center Road
Belleville, WI 53508-9376
Phone: 608-832-8003
Fax: 608-832-8005

www.virtualmanagementsolutions.com

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Dan Dooge - Tax department Director
Smith & Gesteland, LLP

Smith & Gesteland, LLP is a certified public accounting and business consulting firm and I am director of the tax department. My practice focuses on tax planning for businesses, business owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, and estates. My work with business clients includes handling organization and ownership issues, facilitating succession planning for family businesses and closely held entities, and structuring tax advantaged purchases, sales, and exchanges of assets. My involvement with high net worth individual clients includes proactive tax planning, developing estate plans and gift tax strategies to minimize transfer taxes while protecting the assets and the beneficiaries, and helping clients make sure they are in compliance with all of their tax reporting responsibilities.

Years in Business: 19
Education: B.B.A., M.B.A., M.S.T., and J.D. degrees, University of Wisconsin
Recent Honors: In recognition of my service to clients and my contributions to the business community, I was selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as Wisconsin's 2004 Financial Services Advocate of the Year
Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Wisconsin State Bar
- American Bar Association
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- National Association of Tax Professionals

Smith & Gesteland, LLP
8383 Greenway Boulevard, Suite 400
Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: 608-836-7500
Fax: 608-836-7505

www.sgcpa.com

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Scott Eganhouse - Director of Business Development
Gillware, Inc. - Data recovery and remote backup solutions provider

Madison, Wisconsin based Gillware Inc. is a leading North American data recovery and remote data backup service provider. Founded in 2004, the company provides a range of services including hard drive data recovery, raid array reconstruction and recovery, and remote data backup solutions. Gillware Inc. offers the most cost-effective and comprehensive services in the industry, and strives to offer value driven solutions to it’s clients. From large corporations and small businesses to individual consumers, Gillware's experienced engineers have helped thousands recover lost files and documents while offering solutions to prevent future data loss. Customers include Fortune 500 companies, universities, hospitals and individuals throughout North America.

Years in Business: 12
Education: B.S. Iowa State
Experience:

Professional/Personal Affiliations:

www.gillware.comwww.gillwaredataservices.com

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Wayne T. Enloe, D.C. - Owner/Chropractor
Foxridge Chiropractic Clinic

Delivering chiropractic care utilizing the highest technology available in the profession by using the ProAdjuster. The ProAdjuster is a comfortable, consistent, computerized system which analyzes and treats the nervous system.

By having the ProAdjuster and digital foot scanner technologies I am able to provide my patients with the most advanced and up to date care available in the chiropractic profession.
Years in Business: 12
Education: B.S. University of Platteville
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Experience:

Professional/Personal Affiliations: WCA
Synergists

Phone: 608-831-0453
Fax: 608-836-4884
Foxridge Chiropractic Clinig
1424 N. High Point Road
Middleton, WI 53562
www.proadjusterenloe.com

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Brian Euclide - President\Owner
TEC Mailing Solutions, LLC

TEC Mailing Solutions is a provider of full-service list processing and mailing management solutions. The company’s in-depth technical expertise covers mailing supply chain management, customized solutions, mail piece design, list processing and distribution planning. TEC Mailing Solutions manages complex mailing and list needs, forges strong customer relationships and delivers on promised outcomes, allowing its customers to focus on other aspects of their core business.

We provide two solutions to the industry, each complimenting eachother. We provide consulting on everything from mail piece design, process flow improvement, systems intergration, to distribution planning. Secondly, we provide a full range of list services to acquire, clense, facilitate, and distrbute your mailing list. If you are going to use the mail to communicate message, you need to use TEC Mailing Solutions, or more than likely you are paying too much for your mailing event.

Years in Business: 1
Education: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technologies, concentrating in Graphic Arts Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Masters in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University in the spring of 2008
Experience: Over the last fifteen years, Brian has worked with many of the world’s largest commercial printers, distributers and mail owners in a variety of capacities. His broad and dynamic industry experience has been beneficial in developing and implementing corporation wide information systems and customer solutions. These experiences range from sheet-fed and web based bindery, list management services, distribution, and operational management positions. Brian continues to integrate process improvement through automation while encouraging his customers’ to expand their business capabilities and offerings.

Professional/Personal Affiliations: Representing the United States Chamber of Commerce on the USPS Postmaster General’s Mailer’s Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC), Brian focuses on process improvement, streamlining of data and other customer related issues. He has been instrumental in the development of a number of Postal/Industry efforts including PostalOne, Confirm, Intelligent Barcode, and IDEAlliance’s Mail.dat specifications.

608-268-6047

www.tecmailing.com

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Kelly Gilboy - Proprieter
The Wine Boutique

Featuring wines from around the world as well as great wine values, Wine of the Month Club, Riedel Stemware and Custom Gift Baskets.

Years in Business: 12
Education: I have a passion for wine and self taught myself and had the opportunity to travel and learn about wine from many French and California vineyards.
Experience: Taught wine educational seminars at the University of Wisconsin Mini courses for 3 years, and then continued wine seminars in house at The Wine Boutique.

Professional/Personal Affiliations:

 The Wine Boutique 
6220 University Ave.
Middleton, WI 53562

Phone: 608-232-7040

www.winebtq.com

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Jackie Grande - Director of Golf Outings at Chula Vista Resort
Chula Vista Resort

I am the Director of Golf Outing Sales for the Chula Vista Golf Course known as Cold Water Creek Canyon. We host golf outings for Corporate Outings, Charity Events, Association Outings, Friend and Family Events, you name it! As a waterpark resort, we can create fun and affordable packages for day visits or overnight stays. I can also book your meetings, conventions, banquets, weddings and lodging at the resort. Vacation Better!

The best part about my job is I get to help people plan fun events! Whether it's a golf outing, or a business conference, I an very involved in the planning and implementation of each event that I am involved with, ensuring that all goes well. We like to have fun at Chula Vista Resort and more importantly we want our customers to be happy and keep coming back!

Years in Business: 20+ years in sales
Education: Some college

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Associated Fundraising Professionals
- Executive Womens Golf Association
- Middleton Chamber of Commerce

WK: 608-254-8489 Ext 3733
Cell: 608-669-4248
Phone: 608-669-4248 (cell)

www.chulavistaresort.com

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Terry Healy-Lemke - CPC - Manager, Search and Placement
Celerity Staffing Solutions

I manage the Direct Hire Division that specializes in recruiting, qualifying and placing professionals in Sales, Marketing, Administrative, Legal and General Management positions.

My personal motto is "What are we here for if not to make life easier for one another"? My job is similar to being a professional match maker. I put people together. I get a great deal of personal and professional satisfaction when the whole placement process comes together and I can see the value added to my client's and applicant's lives/careers and companies. Finding the right career and finding the right employee can have a huge positive impact. I love my job and I am passionate about the service that I provide.

Years in Business: 12
Experience: My current career is in the world of Employment. My past careers have been in Utilities and Real Estate Development.

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Certified Personnel Consultant
- Wisconsin Association of Personnel Services
- Middleton Chamber of Commerce - Co Lead for Ambassador Group
- Synergist Group
- Frequent Guest Speaker at Madison Newspaper Bi-Annual Career Fair
- Frequent Panel Member for Employment Seminars
- Reading Tutor for Sauk Trails Elementery School
- Womens Investment $ Securities Enterprise - Senior Partner

Celerity Staffing Solutions
6273 University Avenue
Middleton, WI 53562

Phone: 608-238-0296
Fax: 608-238-2160

www.celeritystaffing.com

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Jeff Jansen - Owner/Senior Advisor
Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate Advisors

Sperry Van Ness is one of the largest and fastest growing commercial real estate brokerage companies in the country. No other brokerage firm commits to putting the client’s interest first as quickly and effectively. From the first day we list a property, Sperry Van Ness is the only brokerage firm that markets all properties on a national basis to a 100,000-strong brokerage and investment community. Commissions are always split with other brokers, resulting in more interest in the listing, more offers, and a higher price in the end. Sperry Van Ness' Middleton office is one of the only truly national brokerage companies that is locally owned.

Let me put my experience to work helping you achieve your real estate goals.

Years in Business: 22+
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration with a marketing major from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Experience: I was most recently a broker for First Weber's Commercial Division, where I was involved in the expansion of their commercial division. Previously, I was director of property management at the Alexander Companies, and President of Greenway Properties before that. I opened the Sperry Van Ness office with a business partner in 2006.

Professional/Personal Affiliations: I earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, which is held by less than 4 percent of commercial brokers nationwide. I was president of the CCIM Wisconsin Chapter in 2005. I am also a member of the Wisconsin REALTORS Association where I serve on the Professional Standards Committee. In addition, I am a member of The Commercial Brokers Group; the Commercial Investment Real Estate Exchange; the REALTORS Association of South Central Wisconsin; the International Council of Shopping Centers; the Madison Apartment Owners Association; and the Downtown Madison, Inc.

Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate Advisors
608-821-1401
6405 Century Avenue, Suite 201
Middleton, WI 53562

www.centuryofficecondos.com
Corporate Bio

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Chris Jenny - Attorney
vonBriesen & Roper, s.c.

My practice focuses on representing individuals and businesses in transactional and litigation matters, including estate planning, real estate, and business planning. I particularly enjoy assisting small businesses with legal issues they encounter at their inception and as they grow and prosper.

In recognition of my contributions to the Wisconsin small business community, I was awarded the 2004 Wisconsin Small Business Legal Assistance of the Year award by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

My approach to the practice of law has always been to provide top-quality, efficient legal services. I approach my clients' planning needs with a common sense approach and with personal concern. My number one goal has always been to provide the highest quality legal services possible in a cost effective manner.

I have differentiated myself from other attorneys by providing services with a personal touch. Your legal needs are important to me and I make all attempts to respond to a client's inquiry within 24 hours.

Years in Business: 7
Education: BBA in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and my J.D. from the University of Wisconsin
Experience: Prior to my law practice I worked for many years in the construction industry
Professional/Personal Affiliations: Chris is a member of the American, Wisconsin, Dane County, and Columbia County Bar Associations. Chris is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, and Wisconsin state and federal courts including the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

vonBriesen & Roper, s.c.
American Exchange Bank Building
One North Pinckney Street
Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703

Phone: 608-661-3973
Toll Free: 800-622-0607
Fax: 608-441-0301


Bio in PDF Format
www.vonbriesen.com

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Tom Jilot - CFO & Development
Ruedebusch Development & Construction

Ruedebusch Development & Contruction is a development, design build and general contracting firm with over 200 projects in the upper mid-west. We have done projects from simple warehouse facilities to class A office buildings to high-tech labs and clean rooms. We have in-house Engineering / Architectural services and steel erection along with corpenters and job site supervisors.

I spend my free time with my wife and three kids and I enjoy running, biking and UW sports.

Years in Business: I have been involved in the financial and development side of commercial real estate and construction for 15 years.
Education: Edgewood College - BS Accounting, UW Madison School of Business - Real Estate Certification

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
- Commercial Brokers Group
- Middleton Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors (2007)
- Edgewood College Business Advisory Board

Ruedebusch Development & Construction
4605 Dovetail Dr.
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-249-2012 ex 228
Fax: 608-249-2032
E-mail: tomj@Ruedebusch.com

www.Ruedebusch.com

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Tom Johnson- Sales Manager, Advertising consultant at Middleton Times
Middleton Times Newspaper/News Publishing, Inc

Weekly community newspaper for Middleton area. Also publish The West Side Shopper. Reaching over 16,500 homes all US Mail delivered. Loyal readership that helps target advertisers message making for effective results. Offering advertisers a wide area package using "sister" publication combination rates for communities of Mount Horeb, Sauk-Prairie, Cross Plains, Black Earth, New Glarus and Mazomanie. Total group circluation is over 58,000 homes or a readership of over 140,000. Can provide Waunakee and Verona newspapers if client needs additional coverage for advertising.

Helping advertisers solve their marketing needs is what I enjoy the most working with various businesses. Taking a long view in marketing planning, that makes the clients investment yield results is so rewarding. I have over 20 years experience in print advertising consulting. Have access to a large production and design team for excellent creative. We have all publications "IN-print / ONline".

Years in Business: 26
Educatiion: Waldorf college,LUTC, Dale Carnigie Training
Experience: Sold investments, life insurance, Scouting, Jaycees, Iowa Newspapers

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
Middleton Optimists, Middleton Performing Arts, Wisconsin Newspaper Association Sales Committee, Middleton Chamber Economic Development Chair, avid GOLFER,Musky fishing and great at "Honey-dos"

Middleton Times Newspaper/News Publishing, Inc
608-836-4891 ext.223
608-575-9156 (Cell)

www.newspubinc.com

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Jeff Klomp - Lexus Sales Professional
Lexus of Madison

The leader in automotive luxury and reliability and the pursuit of continuous improvement.

Having been in this business as long as I have I really appreciate being able to say these are the best vehicles built and have no doubt in my mind that that is a statement of fact.

Years in Business: 25 in automotive sales
Education: BS from Iowa State Univ

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
I love to travel and have a lifetime love of music and have been active in biking and ballroom dancing

Lexus of Madison
8000 Airport Road
Middleton, WI 53562
608-821-4251
608-821-4246 Fax
800-843-8941 Toll Free
Mon.Thur. 9:00-8:00
Wed. Fri. 9:00-6:00 (off Tue.)
Sat 9:00-5:00

www.lexusofmadison.com

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Pam Krugman - Instant-CRM Product Specialist
CPM Marketing Group, Inc.
CPM Marketing Group, has been a pioneer in healthcare relationship and data management technology since the early 1980s. Every interaction with a customer is an opportunity for a healthcare organization to solidify a relationship, increase business value and reinforce brand identity.

Our mission is to provide education that allows everyone in the market space to understand the value of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and its potential to play a role in most marketing and PR problems. We strive to be the thought-leader and innovator for CRM in healthcare. We provide real measurable value to our business partners and help them meet their social responsibilities.
Years in Business: 17
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Major in Public Relations, Minor in Marketing
Experience: 3 years sales with Konica Minolta, 7 years sales and management with IKON Office Solutions, 1 year with Verizon selling yellow page and internet advertising.

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Member
- Synergists Member
- High Tech Happy Hour Attendee
- Fruitcake Friends Foundation
- Manage & Participate in Competitive Volleyball

CPM Marketing Group, Inc.
1200 John Q. Hammons Dr. Ste. 300
Madison, WI 53719
Phone: 608-829-5959
Mobile: 608-444-7142
Fax: 608-831-7889

www.cpm.com

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John Longseth - Account Development Manager
The Payroll Company
The Payroll Company, Inc., is a leading provider of payroll and human resource solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. The company offers comprehensive payroll services, including payroll processing, payroll tax administration, and employee pay services such as direct deposit, check signing, and paperless payroll.

Human resource and benefit services include 401K plan file transmittals, workers' compensation administration, section 125 plans, and other administrative services for business.

The Payroll Company was founded in 1998. With headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company services businesses nationwide.

With 5 years personal experience in the payroll industry, and the successful implementation of over 350 new clients, there isn't much I haven't seen regarding payroll. Whether it is a new business with one employee, or a well established business with over 1,000 employees, I will treat each and every new client with the utmost in professionalism and respect. Our reputation is only as good as its last customer interaction, which is why over 65% of my business has come directly from referrals.

Processing payroll is a tedious, and sometimes troublesome, aspect of running a business that can be outsourced easily, and most clients I meet with are surprised at how inexpensive it really is. When you consider the time savings, not to mention the peace of mind knowing it is being done correctly, it is a service that I strongly believe every small to mid sized business should consider. That being said, I understand there is more than one choice for a provider. What I have learned over the years is that the most important payroll is the first one a business runs with us. The proper setup is key - I always take a hands on approach and am involved in the process to the point of even personally delivering their first payroll, to ensure everything is correct and to review the reports provided.
Years in Business: 5
Education: Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, UW Madison
Experience:

Professional/Personal Affiliations:

The Payroll Company
6405 Century Ave.
Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: 608-826-1126

www.payrollcompany.biz

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Iain Macfarlane - President  
BizCOACHING & Associates, LLC
dba: ActionCOACH Business Coaching

BizCOACHING & Associates, LLC is a franchise of the international Business Coaching company, ActionCOACH, that has over 1,000 coaches worldwide with approximately half of the coaches servicing over 5,000 business owner clients for the past seven years in North America. In 2005 Iain Macfarlane was awarded Coach of the Year for ActionCOACH North America.

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(Award photo by Shannon McMahon Designer Portraits)

 

Superior coaching has long been the secret weapon of professional and Olympic athletes. Why? Because there is simply no more effective course to be able to achieve the next level of performance to calculated success. Many of today's most savvy business owners have discovered this "new" strategic weapon. And many more are beginning to discover they simply cannot keep pace without a coach.

Based on Action's proprietary sales, marketing, advertising, team building, customer service, operating systems and business development programs, the Action processes show not only how-to increase business revenues and profits, sometimes dramatically, but also how-to grow the business so that the owner/principal can work less, relax more, and finally enjoy business ownership with more time for their own personal goals. The owner/principal is able to work ON their business, not IN their business.

After Iain's early business career in packaged goods marketing in Australia, he moved to the U.S. with his family after selling his company to an international advertising agency headquartered in New York. He then spent twenty years in the U.S. as President of four small/mid-size growth companies on behalf of investment groups resulting in the eventual sale of these companies to generate the liquidity paths for the investors. He has now taken this experience of business building to form his own Business Coaching company to help other small and mid-size business owners in central/southern Wisconsin achieve their next level of growth and financial success for their businesses that is consistent with their personal goals as the business owner.

Years in Business: 42
Education: B.Econ (Hons), University of Sydney; MBA, University of Hawaii and Columbia University; AMP, Harvard Business School; Associate of Australian Society of Accountants
Experience: Lecturer, Monash University, Australia

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Director, Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island
- Director, University of Sydney Foundation
- Director, World Future Society, Madison Chapter
- Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
- Middleton Chamber of Commerce
- Forward Janesville
- Blackhawk Country Club - golf
- Tennessee National - golf
- Active sportsman, photography, reading and avid international traveler

ActionCOACH Business Coaching
6219 S. Highlands Avenue
Madison, WI 53705

Phone: 608-238-7844
Mobile: 608-658-1100
Fax: 608-238-7855

www.actioncoach.com/iainmacfarlane

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Kevin Mahaney - Vice President
Capitol Bank
At Capitol Bank, we strive to build relationships that make a difference. These relationships are important to the entire organization. As a commercial lender, I work closely with business owners to understand their business and provide the service and resources to meet their needs. Madison's dynamic business environment provides an exciting setting for helping businesses succeed.
Years in Business: 25
Education: B.A.-Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan and M.B.A.-University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Experience: After beginning my career in banking, I spent 15 years working in private business for both large and small companies. This experience has provided me with a better insight and appreciation of the challenges that business owners face every day. This also allows me to become a better resource for my clients.
Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Middleton Chamber of Commerce
- Commercial Brokers Group, Inc.

Capital Bank
P.O. Box 1507
710 N. High Point Rd.
Madison, WI 53717
Phone: 608-836-4305
Fax: 608-836-1615

www.capitolbank.com
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Dick Manley - Owner
Great Graphics! printing/ Great Signs!
Great Graphics!/Great Signs is your one-call source for printing and sign needs. With one phone call you can order business cards, letterhead, brochures, CD's, mailing lists and mailing services, newsletters, signs, vehicle graphics and lots more.

Great Graphics!/Great Signs works with all kinds of organizations to convey a consistent, professional image across a variety of marketing and communication tools. We offer more products and services under one roof than anyone else in our area. Local ownership, unconditional quality guarantee, and unrelenting drive for client service sets us apart from the rest.

Years in Business: Great Graphics has been here for 25 years. Dick has been involved for just over two years.
Education: BBA Univ of Iowa (sorry, Bucky), MBA Northern Illinois University
Experience: President, New Glarus Foods
Professional/Personal Affiliations: Member, Middleton Chamber

Great Graphics! Great Signs!
3223 W. Beltline Hwy,
Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: 608-836-9999

Fax: 608-836-7374

www.greatgraphics.biz
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Candace May - Vice President
Denman, May & Associates, Inc.

Denman, May & Associates is an Independent Property & Casualty Insurance Agency specializing in commercial business insurance. Our agents have a combined total of over 80 years experience in the insurance industry. With this expertise and the quality of the products offered by our group of fine carriers, we are able to offer our insureds the most comprehensive insurance programs available at a very competitive price.

Our primary goal is to help educate our clients to understand their insurance program so that they are able to make the best buying decision for their company. We are known for simplifying the "mystery" surrounding insurance.

Years in Business: 21
Education: U.W. Stevens Point, Certified Insurance Councelor
Experience: I was selected to participate in the "Project Invest", a daily, 2 hour class offered to high school students by the Independent Agents Association. This was the start of studying my profession almost 25 years ago. I worked for a large independent agency in the Madison area for 11 years prior to opening the doors of our own agency in 1996. We are now the proud recipients of the 2004 Dane County Small Business Award.

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
IIA - Independent Insurance Agents
NAWBO - National Association of Women Business Owners
WAAA - Wisconsin Automotive Aftermarket Association
Wisconsin State Horse Council
West Side Business Association
DeForest Chamber of Commerce

Denman, May & Associates, Inc.
7203 Gene Street
P.O. Box 503
DeForest, WI 53532
Phone: 608-846-7725
Toll Free: 800-898-7725
Fax: 608-846-8007

www.denmanmay.com

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Dani Michels - Owner/President
Commercial Interior Contrators - design/build construction for commercial interiors

CIC is a Madison area construction company providing design/build, general contracting, and construction management services for commercial build-outs, remodels, and tenant improvement projects. We pride ourselves on representing the best interests of our clients, managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors efficiently and cost-effectively. Typical projects for us include office spaces, restaurants, retail stores, salons, spas, showrooms, and the common areas of commercial buildings.

Some cornerstones to our way of doing things: CREATIVITY--in everything we do, especially problem solving; INTEGRITY--without it, we have nothing; COLLABORATION--we ask the right questions, listen carefully to the answers, present options, and then coordinate everyone's efforts in a way that meets our clients' design objectives.

Years in Business: 3
Education: BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MBA, University of Chicago GSB
Experience:
Synergists
IFMA
DMI
SMBA
Middleton Chamer of Commerce

Commercial Interior Contractors
2564 Branch Street
Middleton, WI 52562

608-203-5669 (office)
608-575-5537 (cell)

www.cicbuildsout.com

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Bob Morris - President
Organizational Skills Associatses, LLC (OSA) -- strategic business consulting

OSA improves business results for our clients through strategic consulting, leadership/team development, and survey solutions that are cost effective. The firm has provided these solutions over the last 20 years to a variety of service companies, privately held businesses, associations, and government agencies. A sample list of clients includes the American Automobile Association, The Richland Hospital, Marshall Erdman & Associates, the Wisconsin Hospitality Group, and the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Years in Business: Bob is the founder and head of OSA. He was a member of the faculty in Management Communication at UW-Whitewater for almost 10 years, and has taught executive programs for DePaul University as well as UInversity of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School of Business. He has published a variety of business articles and served on the editorial board of the international journal, Human Communication Research
Education: BA, MA, ABD in Communication with minor in Management, UW-Madison

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
Board member, Fitchburg Optimist Club
Board member, Wisconsin Forward Award
Member, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Member, American Society of Training & Development
Member, International Communication Association
Life member, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Organizational Skills Associates, LLC
Vantage Place II
437 Yellowstone Drive
Madison, WI 53719
Phone: 608-238-7114

www.orgskills.com

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Mark Neale - Senior Business Advisor
Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Account Executive who helps area businesses develop advertising campaigns that brand their products and images with the use of radio.

I become a sustaining resource with my clients, helping with all facets of business from marketing and sales training to business appearance and image. By listeninig to my clients and understanding their needs, I offer them confidence in the form of advertising and the knowledge that their product and name will be recognized throughout southern Wisconsin.

Years in Business: 20
Education: Trans-American School of Broadcasting
- Dale Carnegie Human Relations & Sales Courses
- Dale Carnegie Managerial Training

 

Mid-West Family Broadcasting
730 Rayovac Drive

Madison, WI 53711
Phone: 608-441-3622

www.midwestfamilybroadcasting.com

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Rick Perrin - Partner, CPA, CCM, MBA
B2B CFO®

I am the Wisconsin Partner of B2B CFO; we have partners across the U.S. and provide Chief Financial Officer/Senior Level Executive Services to companies not large enough to need a full time CFO, but WHO REALIZE the benefit of having one on a part time or as-needed basis. We offer small to mid-sized companies the strategic financial management that large companies enjoy, but at a cost they can afford.

I am the CFO of a number of companies across a variety of industries, and also provide interim-CFO services and project based financial consulting. I have extensive experience helping lead companies through high growth and increased profitabilty. I help my clients in many areas in addition to accounting and finance, including development of sales and marketing plans, operations analysis, purchasing strategies, strategic planning, quoting and pricing strategies, etc.

I enjoy helping small and mid-sized businesses grow and become more profitable. I am able to apply techniques to help them really understand their costs and profitability, and analyze and model their opportunities and risks. I help ensure they have superior systems, really manage their working capital, and negotiate and reduce their costs. My clients have a CFO with Strategic Financial Management; most of their competitors have bookkeepers and accountants that simply pay bills and close the books.

Years in Business: Over 20 as a CFO/Controller, Over 25 in total
Education: MBA Corporate Finance, UW Madison; BS Accounting, CU Boulder
Experience: I helped lead a company which increased sales from $18MM to $40MM in four years, and another from $45MM to $70MM in three years. I helped lead the launch a new manufacturing plant in China and led teams in the installation of ERP Manufacturing, Accounting, Purchasing, Payroll and HR systems.

Professional/Personal Affiliations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Cash Manager (CCM)
Member of Synergists and Madison Area Business Consultants
Enjoy skiing, golf and biking.

B2B CFO®
868 Jenna Drive
Verona, WI 53593
Phone: 608-576-3773

http://www.b2bcfo.com/component/option,com_b2bbio/bioid,43/

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Daniel Petersen - Business Management Solutions Specialist
Applied Tech - IT Consulting and Support Services

Applied Tech provides technology solutions tailored to the unique needs of small and mid-sized companies. We are a Managed Services Provider that allows businesses to completely outsource Information Technology support functions. Alternatively, we can supplement in-house IT staff to provide traditional services such as system design, deployment, security and support for your business systems.

I have spent the past seven years as a business intelligence analyst and project manager at Applied Tech and am responsible for systems spec and implementation, account management, and ongoing support. My are of expertise is in business systems, processes, and data reporting. I have achieved my MBSCP certifications in Dynamics CRM in the Applications, Customization, and Installation and Configuration categories as well as Dynamics GP Financials.

I've always loved puzzles and word problems and I see myself primarily as a problem solver in the work I do. My focus is always on the people and business need at hand rather than implementing technology just for technology's sake. We should never forget the goal of technology is to make our personal and professional lives more efficient, simpler, and less stressful.

Years in Business: 9
Education: Bachelor of Science from UW-Madison with Majors in Computer Science and Philosophy
Experience: I started my career in IT working as a database administrator for the LaFollette School of Public Affairs at the UW Madison

Professional/Personal Affiliations: Middleton Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Madison, Inc.
Anchor sponsor of High Tech Happy Hour

Applied Tech
203 S Paterson St. Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-257-6051 x 14

www.appliedtech.us

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Ronald Phelps - Vice President, Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global Financial Services firm with offices in 30+ countries. I, Ron Phelps, have worked with Morgan Stanley since 1996 as a Wealth Advisor and have been appointed to First Vice President. I work and live on Madison's West side.

I assist my clients in managing their wealth from debt and asset management to estate planning and wealth transference to future generations. I have formed my own Team at Morgan Stanley known as the Phelps group comprised of my dedicated Client Support Specialist, Wendy Granville and myself. The value that I bring as a Wealth Advisor is effective communication coupled with strategy for debt and asset management from the best resources the markets have to offer. Through Morgan Stanley I have the ability to acquire Initial Public Offerings for my clients that have the desire as well as New Debt offerings for both taxable and tax-free needs. I look forward to helping!

Years in Business: I have been at Morgan Stanley since 1996.
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree, Cardinal Stritch College - major in Accounting. For licenses, I hold the Series 7 (Securities Registration), Series 63 (State Registration), Series 65 (Registered Investment Advisor), Series 31 (Futures License) and Full Life and Health Insurance Licenses. I work with clients presently in 13 states and 3 countries.
Experience: I am a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, receiving my Honorable Discharge in 1996.

Professional/Personal Affiliations: President - Madison Horizon's Rotary
Board Member - Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)

MorganStanley
1241 John Q Hammons Drive
Madison, WI 53717
Office: 608-829-2882
Toll Free: 800-776-7797
Fax: 608-829-2911

Bio in PDF Format

www.morganstanley.com/fa/ronald.phelps

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Rachel Rasmussen - Owner
Rescue Desk - Virtual assistant services for small businesses

Rescue Desk is the executive assistant you need to get back the time you've earned.

We offer professional executive assistance to overworked small business owners and busy executives. Because we're "virtual," we work from our own office using our own tools and resources to provide support - whether that be project-by-project or on retainer. Owner Rachel Rasmussen is an experienced business professional, helping clients who need work done, but may not have the time, need or resources to hire a permanent or on-site employee.

Rescue Desk allows me to combine my experience, skills, creativity and resources with my passion and respect for small business. I work behind the scenes doing the things I love doing, all to give others the time and support they need to reach their full potential.

Years in Business: 1
Education: BA from UW-Eau Claire
Experience: I am a graduate of UW-Eau Claire, with a B.A. in journalism and political science. I am closing in on almost 15 years of experience in publishing, communications, marketing and project management. I've been managing editor of both national and international trade magazines, partnered with internal departments and third-party vendors, represented organizations at trade shows and conferences, and I have proudly worked behind the scenes for executive management throughout my career.

Professional/Personal Affiliations: Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Advisory Council (for the city of Madison and the mayor's office)
Madison MAGNET
Co-founder of the Wisconsin Virtual Assistant Network

Rescue Desk
608-358-7991
PO Box 8882
Madison, WI 53708

RescueDeskVA.com

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Mary Ruedinger - President
MBR Travel Adventures, LLC

Independent Travel Consultant - Adventure Awaits You At Your Destination

Travel provides an unique adventure for each client. I have teamed up with travel partners throughout the world to provide a wide selection of options at very competitive prices. My goal is to provide excellent personal service with a quick professional response before, during, and after my clients' trip.

I recognize that my clients have unique vacation expectations for every trip. My goal is to create a travel itinerary tailored to them. I am a full service travel agency (cruises, tours, honeymoons, and customized trips for inidividuals and groups).

Years in Business: 3
Education: BS, MBA
Experience: Director and Administrator of Business Services for 20 years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Professional/Personal Affiliations: Vacation.com travel consortium
Travel Planners InternationaL Hosting Agency

MBR Travel Adventures, LLC
3035 Osumndsen Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Office: 608-770-0057

www.mbrtraveladventures.com

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John Russell - Business Consultant
The Business Source, LLC

The Business Source, LLC is the result of over 30 years’ experience in sales, sales management, sales training, advertising and marketing. John Russell has built a company that provides consulting to small business owners and professionals to increase productivity, sales and revenue. The Business Source provides analysis and solutions in marketing, advertising and sales training, that positively affect your customer development strategy and increases your sales. Additionally TBS forms the foundation of a network of professional service experts, providing single source solutions to help you create positive outcomes from all aspects of your business operations. This single source approach creates new efficiencies and simplifies your efforts as I work directly with your staff to coordinate all aspects of your customer development and execution system.

Years in Business: 30
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Master Sales Performer/Certified Radio Marketing Consultant (radio industry)
Experience: John Russell was featured in the May 2000 issue of Selling Power magazine and is featured in the September 2005 issue of Selling Power magazine also.

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
- Past President of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce

The Business Source, LLC
4910 Highwood Circle
Middleton, WI 53562

608-445-7462

www.thebusinesssourcellc.com

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Tracy Sanderson - REALTOR
RE/MAX Preferred

Independent Real Estate consultant focussing on helping people realize the american dream of home ownership.

I truly enjoy assisting people that are relocating to Dane County and the surrounding communities. Having been born and raised in this great state has been wonderful and I pass along that passion to my clients. In addition to working with relocation people, I also enjoy working with local people looking to make a move. This relationship tends to be a longer lasting friendship and can result in life long clients.

Not only do I assist clients with home purchasing, I also work with listing/marketing properties. Together, with the RE/MAX name, I am able to give people 1st class service with a focus on internet marketing, professional photos and professional virtual tours.

I truly enjoy the satisfaction of assisting clients on their journey to home ownership or making a change in their lives. There is a definate "warm & fuzzy" feeling when you walk into the right house for a client.

My approach to the Real Estate business is to "make hay when the sun shines" and that no matter what the level of dollar amount of the transaction, "everyone put's their pants on one leg at a time." In other words, work when work is to be done and treat everyone the same!

Years in Business: 10
Education: MATC Real Estate graduate

Professional/Personal Affiliations:
National Association of Realtors
Wisconsin Realtors Association
Multiple Listing Service
Arabian Horse Association
United States Equestrian Federation

RE/MAX Preferred
2970 Chapel Valley Rd.
Ste 104
Madison, WI 53711
608-220-9153

www.tracysanderson.com

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Pete Schmeling - Major and Planned Giving Officer
St. Mary's Foundation

The primary source of philanthropic support for St. Mary's Hospital and St. Mary's Care Center is the St. Mary's Foundation. The Foundation was established to help St. Mary's support the values and mission created many years earlier by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary.

Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, St. Mary's Hospital offers a wide variety of health and wellness services and serves over 120,000 patients every year across 18 counties. With over 2,500 employees, 432 active physicians, 430 volunteers (and 14 canines), St. Mary's is one of the largest health care providers in South Central Wisconsin.

St. Mary's offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services in primary care and nearly all specialties. Medical/surgical areas of special focus include:

Dean & St. Mary's Cardiac Center
Family Birth Center
Pediatrics
Neuroscience Center
Geriatrics
Emergency Services
Dean & St. Mary's Comprehensive Weight Management Program

Years in Business: 8
Education: UW Madison School of Business- Master of Arts in Business from the Bolz Center for Arts Administration; University of Wisconsin Green Bay- Percussion Performance
Experience: Business Manager and member of the percussion section for the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra