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Our Ambassadors represent the Portage County Business Council to new and prospective members. These dedicated volunteers help to keep the Business Council growing and Mission Why an Ambassadors Club and What is it? More Information Click here to request an ambassador visit. |
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Meet Our Portage County Business Council Ambassadors Club
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Ambassador Vice Chairperson Rob Wyman Portage County Bank Rob Wyman is a Commercial Loan Officer for Portage County Bank. Rob graduated from UW-Stevens Point and received his MBA from UW-Oshkosh. Rob has thirteen years of banking experience in Portage County. He is a member of the Portage County Agri-Business Committee, 2006 Graduate of Leadership Portage County, Clerk in the Village of Elderon, and a musician with the variety band The Drovers. |
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Sarah Agena-Wright Adventure 212 LLC Sarah Agena-Wright is the Corporate Wellness Manager and Dietitian for Adventure 212 Fitness. Sarah has been with Adventure 212 Fitness since 2009 and her duties include coordinating on-site wellness programs for area businesses. She’s originally from Milwaukee but moved here when her finance took a job as a professor at UWSP. In her spare time Sarah likes to cook, spend time with her family and race for the Adventure 212 Fitness cycling team. |
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Marion Binder EB Sommers, Inc. Marion Binder is Office Manager and Project Coordinator at EB Sommers, Inc., a general contractor specializing in small- to mid-size commercial construction. Marion has been with EB Sommers, Inc. for twenty-nine years and in addition to her office duties, she coordinates materials and subcontractors on projects to facilitate timely completion. Marion and her husband Don keep busy with their family of four children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. When not busy with family, they enjoy golfing and traveling. |
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Jeff Ebel SCORE Jeff built his career around woodworking and manufacturing management, spending thirteen years in management at Lullabye Furniture and Joerns Healthcare of Stevens Point. In 1989, he started Ebel Woodworking, Inc, an architectural woodworking company. Building a successful business with the help of his business partner, Jeff sold his ownership in the business to his partner in 2007. Jeff is also a volunteer counselor and Chapter Chair of the Central Wisconsin Chapter of SCORE providing free counseling to small businesses. He's also involved with the local Home Builders Association, Toastmasters and AWI (Architectural Woodwork Institute), where he is serving as President of the Wisconsin Chapter. |
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Amber Haferman Wellington Place of Whiting Amber Haferman is the Administrator at Wellington Place of Whiting. Wellington Place is a non-profit Independent Retirement Living Center. Amber, husband Brian and 2 young boys are originally from the community. She has recently finished her bachelor's degree in marketing and business administration. On her time off she enjoys running, golfing, and spending time with her family. |
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Lenore Haferman Haferman and Ilten Law Firm Lenore Haferman is part of the Haferman Ilten Law Firm. She has raised her family here and says it is a wonderful place to live. She is very active in Kiwanis, and the community in general. She also has a health business and is a tour director for Lamers. She spends her winters being an active curler in the Stevens Point Curling Club. |
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Lynn Hansen Solarus Lynn Hansen has been an employee of Solarus F/K/A WCTC (Wood County Telephone Company) for six years as their Public Relations Coordinator. Prior to working at Solarus, Lynn was in the banking industry for 25 years. She is also an Ambassador for the Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance in Wisconsin Rapids. She feels there is no better way to get a company's name before the public and business community than through Chamber membership. |
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Juany Heck Advanced Neck and Back Care Center Juany Heck is the Office Manager for the Advanced Neck and Back Care Center. The main focus of the Center is to provide pain relief to their patients naturally without the use of drugs or surgery. She has been involved in the chiropractic field for 26 years. Juany is a current member and past president of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Assistants Associations. She is also a member of the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists, CIFSC executive board members, parent leader for SPASH Hockey and Pacelli Poms, church volunteer and Catholic school system volunteer. Her main focus has been supporting her children's interests. As a native of Stevens Point she is thankful for the opportunity to give. |
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Glenn Helminiak Edward Jones Investments Glenn Helminiak is an Investment Representative for Edward Jones Investments – the only major financial service firm advising individual investors exclusively. He is a member of the Junction City Lions, St. Michael’s Church and Plover Area Business Association. Glenn is married with four children. |
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Susan Jackan Bull's Eye Credit Union Susan Jackan is the Marketing Director for Bull’s Eye Credit Union. She develops and manages creative marketing campaigns such as direct mail, advertisements, special events, internal and external newsletters and staff training. Susan joined the Credit Union in January 1993. She is a member of the Credit Union National Association Marketing Council and the Credit Union Executive Society. |
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Sharon Kempen Pat's CARSTAR Sharon Kempen is a Customer Service Representative with Pat’s CARSTAR. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development/Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and an Associate Degree in Marketing from Mid-State Technical College. Sharon has lived in various parts of Wisconsin and came to settle in Portage County in October, 2006. She is a Leadership Portage County graduate. Sharon and her husband have two active children and an even more active dog. |
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Mary Lane Associated Bank Mary Lane has been working in banking in Portage County for 20 years with experience in customer service, loan origination and management. She is currently the Mortgage Loan Officer for Associated Bank. Mary has been an Ambassador for over four years and enjoys networking opportunities. She resides in Plover with her husband Steve and two boys, Seth and Jordan. She is best described as an "enthusiast", especially when it comes to golf, skiing and travel. |
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Carol Lester WoodTrust Bank, N.A. Carol Lester has been in the financial industry since 1988 when she moved to the Stevens Point/Plover area. She has been employed with WoodTrust Bank since January, 2007 as a mortgage/consumer lender. WoodTrust Bank is a full-service commercial bank that has been independently owned and operated since 1891, specializing in business and consumer banking. Carol is a member of the Plover Kiwanis Club and enjoys golfing, Brewer baseball games and spending time with her two granddaughters. |
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Nyra Lind ABR Employment Services Nyra Lind has over 10 years of experience helping people find employment in Wisconsin. She joined ABR Employment Services in 2001 and has since found employment for hundreds of area residents, serving over 200 businesses in Central Wisconsin. Nyra is a member of the Stevens Point Human Resources Association, American Staffing Association, and WI Association of Staffing Services. She enjoys golfing, getting together with girlfriends and being with her two children, Nadia and Oliver. |
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Denese Mace Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. - Portage and Wood Counties District Denese is the Director of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. in Portage and Wood Counties. She is a native of Stevens Point, but recently moved back to the area after living in Milwaukee for 15 years. Denese received her Bachelor of Science degree from UWSP in Political Science and Sociology. She lives in Plover with her husband and two children. They are active in area youth sports and Pacelli football. She is an avid runner and triathlete but most enjoys spending time with her family. |
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Nicole Meeks Clifton Gunderson, LLP Nicole Meeks has been employed with Clifton Gunderson, LLP since 1999 and currently resides in Stevens Point. Her responsibilities include strategic/tactical marketing and public relations for the 14 offices located in Wisconsin. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI. She is a member of the Association for Accounting Marketing, and her community involvement includes being a Chairperson for the American Cancer Society/Team Schierl Companies Walk/Run. |
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Tina Mower Marathon Travel Tina Mower is the Director of Corporate Sales for Marathon Travel, Central Wisconsin's largest chain of travel agencies. Marathon Travel was founded in 1949 and consists of a corporate service center and a leisure travel provider. Tina has been with Noel Group/Marathon Travel for 13 years. Her responsibilities include corporate sales, business development, marketing and advertising. Tina enjoys traveling, skiing and spending time with family and friends. |
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Andrea Ogren US Bank Andrea Ogren has been with US Bank since 2002. She currently works in the Stevens Point office and holds a position of Business Development and Private Banking Manager. She is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Portage County. She enjoys boating, fishing and spending time with her family and friends. |
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Sharon Nienow Sandra's Lasting Impressions |
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Kathy Ostrowski Team Schierl Companies Kathy Ostrowski is the Marketing and Sales Support Manager for Team Schierl Companies. Her responsibilities include the coordination of all corporate public relations needs and the advertising and marketing for the 44 retail facilities including convenience stores, Goodyear tire and service facilities, Subway and Cousins Subs restaurants. She also assists in the coordination of all company-sponsored events such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association Golf Classic and The American Cancer Society/Team Schierl Companies Walk/Run. |
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Dorothy Pientka Community First Bank Dorothy Pientka has been in the banking field for 31 years and is currently Vice President of Community First Bank. She has received the Ambassador of the Year Award in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Dorothy has served on various boards and committees, including the Golden Sands Home Builders Association, Stevens Point Noon Optimist Club, United Way and the Portage County Business Council. Dorothy and her husband George own Pientka Auction Services and have two sons and three grandchildren. |
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Terri Taylor UWSP Foundation Terri Taylor is the Director of Major Events at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where she has worked for the past seventeen years. She came to Stevens Point in 1987 after completing a fellowship at the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C. and field studies at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison. Terri has been involved in the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras, League of Women Voters, Leadership Portage County, Toastmasters, and the Zonta Club of Stevens Point. |
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Jan Thurier M&I Bank Jan Thurier has been with the M&I Corporation since September 1972. She currently works in the Stevens Point office and holds the position of Vice President and Branch Manager. Jan’s responsibilities include overseeing the daily sales and operational activities for the bank. She and her husband Lorne have two children. |
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Don Tomaso AFLAC |
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Janelle Tubbs US Cellular |
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Kevin White Applied Tech Kevin White works for Applied Tech – Stevens Point as a Systems Specialist. He has lived in Portage County since moving to Wisconsin in 2001. Previous to his current position, Kevin worked for Jones Publishing in Iola, WI for seven years as the IS Manager. He is a Microsoft Certified Engineer (MCSE) with 12 years of experience in providing Technology Solutions for businesses. Kevin is married with three boys. |
