Forward Janesville - TheReport - Fourth Quarter 2023

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 2023-2024 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 Mary Fanning-Penny • United Way Blackhawk Region 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: Full Spectrum Photography Front Row (L to R): Jane Blain Gilbertson (Blain's Farm & Fleet), Sarah (Gray) Running (Gray Brewing), Maiken Westphal (Westphal & Co.) Back Row (L to R): Sean Cullen (JP Cullen), Rachel Andres (Prent Corporation), Joe Pregont II (Prent Corporation), Jake Gray (Gray Brewing), Don Fanning (Fanning Excavating), Josh Pearson (JP Cullen), Michael Prosser (Hoffman House Catering) Letter from the Board Chair ...................................................4 All in the Family .....................................................................6 Finding The Right Resources ...............................................12 Members Making an Impact ................................................16 How Did I Get Here - Dr. Corey King...................................18 New Members of Forward Janesville...................................20 Designer: Mary Terry Design • Editor: Claire Gray www.forwardjanesville.com | 3 WE ARE connected. 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 mmarkley4@blackhawk.edu Our continuing education and professional development courses are designed to help you achieve your goals. SCAN the QR Code to view our Continuing Education Schedule. WE ARE Blackhawk.