Forward Janesville - TheReport - Second Quarter 2023

16 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 David Hiller • Chair Prent Corporation Derek Greene • Vice Chair Baird Mick Gilbertson • Treasurer The Developing Edge, LLC Oakleigh Ryan • Past Chair Whiton House Jon Ballard • Foremost Media, Inc. Todd Buehl • ABC Supply Co., Inc. George Cullen • JP Cullen Tim Cullen • Bushwood Golf Range Mary Fanning-Penny • United Way Blackhawk Region Mark Gregory • Johnson Financial Group Dave Holterman • First Community Bank Bobby Kennedy • Rock Road Companies, Inc. Sean Kennedy • Graphite Hill Co. Jason Klein • BMO Kyle Mair • Baker Tilly Dave Marshick • First National Bank and Trust Company Christine Rebout • Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Kari Reents • Velvet & Tulle Boutique Paul Schieldt • Coldwell Banker The Realty Group Eric Thornton • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Janesville Mary Jo Villa • Hendricks Holding Company Shop • Donate • Volunteer Sort and price donations or help with customer service— just 4 hours a week! 23-2816 AgraceThrift.org 2043 Humes Rd, Janesville Next to Target (608) 314-2990 Hours: Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Looking for a fun way to volunteer? wa Interested? Call (608) 314-2990 or ask at the thrift store. Letter from the President & CEO...........................................4 Two Iconic Janesville Leaders Retire......................................6 ¡Adelante Janesville! ............................................................10 How Did I Get There - Kevin Lahner ....................................14 Thank You Champions Club Members ...............................16 New Members of Forward Janesville...................................20 Ambassador Profile - Mary Wallisch.....................................22 www.forwardjanesville.com | 3