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Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Aimee Scrima.  Aimee is the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport’s, otherwise known as the Rock County Airport, director.  She started with a photo of the area in 1939, then a farmer’s field.  Aimee presented upon the history of the airport, its capabilities, staffing, events, funding…

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Lindsay Stevens. Lindsay is the director of the Janesville NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Health. Originally started in the 1970s by two mothers whose sons had schizophrenia, the NAMI group has grown and now has a sizable office space. Previously named ‘AMI’ (friend,…

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Janis Ringhand.  Janis was a small business accountant for 25 years.  She took to Evansville’s local government, going from city council, to alderman, to mayor, and for eight years included her name with the State Senators.  After government, she started a small business selling…

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Sheila Everhart.  Sheila was the secretary for Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association.  Previously, she earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and business administration.  She became a teacher, then earned a master’s degree.  She then became a principal, and oversaw several schools, including one in Bristol…

Ryan Lewis introduced the day’s speaker, Stephen Jeter.  Stephen has been a beekeeper for years and was a past president of the Rock County Beekeepers’ Association.  A daughter took a trip to Kenya, and ending up working with non-profit there for orphaned children.  While visiting Stephen teaches local to keep…

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Angie Hoium.  Angie is an employee of Blackhawk Community Credit Union.  She has risen in the company from teller, to another role, to ultimately land in her current title, Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism (Director). Angie presented upon fraud.

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Dan Wych.  Dan oversees operations at two United Ethanol plants, including the one in Milton. United Ethanol is a cooperative.  Dividends are given to shareholders.

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speakers, UW Whitewater at Rock Dean Dr. Tricia Clasen, and UW Whitewater Chancellor Dr. Corey King.  Dr. Clasen oversees the Rock County campus, and Dr. King oversees the Whitewater locations.

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Eric Robinson.  Eric is the Director at the Hedberg Public Library.  He holds a master’s degree in library information science and is actively involved and an officer in the Wisconsin Library Association.  His background includes several other libraries.

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Carrie Grubanowitch, with Coco, for Care Patrol.  Carrie has a Masters degree, and previously oversaw information technology programs, including some at an international level.  She runs a free service to assist in locating assisted living and memory care.