Forward Janesville - TheReport - First Quarter 2024

JANESVILLE e x p e r i e n c e t h e p o w e r o f c o m m u n i t y • INSIDE THIS ISSUE • 14 S. Jackson Street, Suite 200 • Janesville, WI 53548 Phone: 608.757.3160 Email: forward@forwardjanesville.com www.forwardjanesville.com 2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Derek Greene • Chair Baird Mick Gilbertson • Vice Chair The Developing Edge George Cullen • Treasurer JP Cullen David Hiller • Past Chair Prent Corporation Todd Anderson • Mercyhealth Joel Bailey • Johnson Financial Group Jon Ballard • Foremost Media, Inc. Todd Buehl • ABC Supply Co., Inc. Tim Cullen • Bushwood Golf Range Dave Holterman • First Community Bank Bob Kennedy • Rock Road Companies, Inc. Sean Kennedy • Graphite Hill Co. Mark Lewis • The Janesville Gazette Kyle Mair • Baker Tilly Cheryl Peterson • SHINE Technologies Christine Rebout • Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Kari Reents • Velvet & Tulle Boutique Joe Stadelman • Angus-Young Mary Jo Villa • Hendricks Holding Company Tanner Voss • BMO Cover Photo Credit: Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Letter from the Interim President & CEO...............................4 Set to Take Off - The Woodman's Center..............................6 The Business Expo Returns ..................................................12 Nurturing the Network.........................................................16 How Did I Get Here - Chad Pearson....................................18 New Members of Forward Janesville...................................20 Designer: Mary Terry Design • Editor: Claire Gray www.forwardjanesville.com | 3 Blackhawk Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Officer, 6004 S County Road G, P.O. Box 5009, Janesville, WI 53547-5009, (608) 757-7796 or (608) 757-7773, WI Relay: 711. (608) 757-6329 | WI Relay: 711 businessdevelpment@blackhawk.edu SCAN the QR Code to view our Continuing Education Schedule. WE ARE Blackhawk. Our continuing education and professional development courses are designed to help you achieve your goals. GET CONNECTED.