WASB Service Associates

Matthew Wolfert
829 S. 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-226-0200
mwolfert@brayarch.com
brayarch.com

Bray Architects is a trusted and innovative leader in educational design. We guide our clients through their full journey, from planning and community engagement to architecture and interior design.

By actively connecting with our clients, we deliver solutions that are rooted in community. We know that when we’re finished, the project is yours; it’s only successful if it works for you. We draw on our depth of knowledge to create lasting, meaningful, and creative solutions that shape lives and communities for the better.

C.D. Smith Construction
125 Camelot Drive
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920-216-9081
tmuellenbach@cdsmith.com
cdsmith.com

Serving districts of any size, C.D. Smith has over 80 years of diverse experience building state-of-the-art educational facilities.

CG Schmidt
433 West Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
608-255-1177
sarah.dunn@cgschmidt.com
cgschmidt.com

Construction management, general contracting, design-build

Teresa Wadzinski
333 E Chicago Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-271-5350
teresaw@eua.com
eua.com

Architectural design and service leader known for inspired design. We believe great design is about more than elevating the environment. We believe great design is about elevating people’s potential.

Jody Andres
122 East College Avenue, Suite 1G
Appleton, WI 54911
800-236-2370
hoffman.net

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is a Wisconsin-based Total Project Management firm that provides planning, design and construction management services to school districts throughout Wisconsin. For elementary and middle to high and K-12 school buildings, we handle everything, including facility assessments, referendum services, renovations and additions, new design and construction, solar planning, and energy upgrades and enhancements.

Christin Mlsna
300 South Bedford Street
Madison, WI 53703
608-257-5321
efreeman@findorff.com
findorff.com

Findorff is proud to support schools across Wisconsin by providing long-range planning services beginning with facility assessments and capital maintenance plans. Since 2013, Findorff has completed $2 billion in small-to-large scale renovations, additions and new construction projects through their award-winning pre-referendum communications strategies and project management leadership.

Marissa Young
608-466-2756
marissa.young@jpcullen.com
jpcullen.com

JP Cullen is a family-owned, full-service construction management firm that specializes in budgeting, planning and constructing the tough jobs. Our clients recognize JP Cullen as experts at working within active construction sites where safety is of the utmost importance, discovering solutions for something that was said could not be done, and delivering projects on time, on budget, the right way, the first time. By tackling the toughest projects JP Cullen has created an expertise that is unrivaled.

JP Cullen has completed over $200 million in K-12 referendum construction projects in just the past five years, providing services through idea inception, referendum planning, design, construction and warranty. JP Cullen also has IAP2-certified internal referendum and community engagement experts on staff that work with our education clients on a proven plan for passing referenda, achieving a 70% win rate on the referenda JP Cullen supports.

Megan Prestebak
Vice President, Education
megan.prestebak@miron-construction.com
Miron Construction Co., Inc.
PH 920-969-7334 | FX 920-969-7393
1471 McMahon Drive | Neenah, WI 54956

Miron is a leader in the educational market, having completed over $1 billion in K-12 construction. Our services include; construction management, design/build, facilities master planning, pre-construction services & referendum planning services.

Brian Ondyak
847-466-7720
bondyak@performanceservices.com

performanceservices.com/wisconsin

Performance Services delivers high-performing construction projects with controlled cost, increased project speed, and high-quality outcomes. We provide complete pre-referendum services, facility master planning, architectural design, engineering, construction, and project management.

Milwaukee Office:
Nicholas Kent
209 S. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-359-3060
nkent@prarch.com

Madison Office:
2310 Crossroads Drive, Suite 2000
Madison, WI  53718
608-240-9900
Steve Kieckhafer (skieckhafer@prarch.com)

prarch.com

Plunkett Raysich Architects provides complete planning, architectural design and interior design services for educational facilities. We are committed to creating quality architecture that combines function with imagination. Buildings should be inviting, inspire the people who use them, and have a sense of place in the community they are part of.

601 Blackhawk Drive
Burlington, WI 53105
262-539-3100
customsolutions@scherrerconstruction.com
scherrerconstruction.com

Scherrer Construction is a general contractor/construction manager that has been family owned and operated since 1928. For over 90 years, we have been committed to building long-lasting relationships and customized building solutions for clients based on performance, value, and integrity.

We are a leading industry partner in K-12 education, having completed over $200 million of school construction just in the past five years. We provide a variety of services including master planning, facility studies, referendum support, pre-construction services, and construction management.

The Boldt Company
2525 N. Roemer Road
Appleton, WI 54911
920-225-6216
Alison.Fiebig@boldt.com
boldt.com

Boldt is a leading sustainable construction firm in the nation, providing professional construction services to customers in the construction management, real estate development, general construction, and design/build markets.

Rick Andritsch
W233 N2847 Roundy Circle West
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-542-9000
randritsch@vjscs.com
vjscs.com

A top-10 construction company in southeastern Wisconsin with 75 years of experience, VJS specializes in K-12 planning and construction. As a construction manager, general contractor, and design-builder, we have completed more than 200 K-12 education projects, totaling over $1B. VJS provides the following services for K-12 clients: master planning, referendum planning and communications, cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis, construction administration, construction management, design-build, and general contracting.

Holly Lilly
2601 Skyward Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54482-7700
715-341-9406
skyward.com

Skyward is an administrative software company serving over 2,000 K-12 school districts around the world. Our goal? To foster a more productive, collaborative, and successful environment.

Josh Dirkse
18550 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-781-7020
josh@aegis-wi.com
communityinsurancecorporation.com

Community Insurance Corporation provides general liability, automobile liability, school board legal liability and worker’s compensation designed specifically for school districts, cities, towns and villages.

Phil Lucca, Branch Manager
16455 West Bluemound Road
PO Box 327
Brookfield, WI 53008-0327
262-717-3900
Phil.R.Lucca@EMCIns.com
emcins.com

EMC Insurance Companies is rated A “Excellent” by A.M. Best Company. Its reputation as a stable and reliable company is built on more than 100 years of providing outstanding service to policyholders and independent insurance agents across the United States. EMC was recently named to Forbes’ “100 Most Trustworthy Companies” list, further supporting the “Count on EMC” brand. EMC has exceptional experience in writing a well-established insurance program in the education segment of the insurance marketplace. EMC currently insures over 270 school districts in Wisconsin. EMC’s long-standing relationship with WASB confirms their commitment to excellence for their school district insureds.

Linda Mont
200 West Summit Avenue, Suite 270
Wales, WI 53183
262-522-6415
linda.mont@foster-foster.com
foster-foster.com

Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc. provides actuarial and employee benefit consulting services.

Nancy Moon
245 S. Executive Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005
262-792-2240
nancy_moon@ajg.com
ajg.com

Gallagher specializes in serving the risk management and insurance needs of public schools.

Kevin Miller, Senior Account Executive & Partner
Director of Education & Government Practice
828 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53713
800-272-2443
kevin.miller@m3ins.com
m3ins.com

WASB Insurance Plan

The dedicated education specialists at M3 Insurance provide over 50% of Wisconsin school districts with the very best in risk management, employee benefits, and insurance services. Through our risk management and employee benefits services, we’re continually exploring strategies that can make school districts a better place, both for students and staff and the larger community.

Stephanie Laudon
250 South Executive Drive, Suite 300
Brookfield, WI 53005-4273
800-627-3660
NISBenefits.com

Over 82% of Wisconsin school districts are already working with NIS! Since 1969, we’ve helped school districts find creative solutions to their employee benefit plans. We offer health, dental, disability, life, insurance, worksite benefits, retirement income solutions, full benefit consulting, exclusive proprietary arrangements, and our own our online enrollment and benefit administration system, NIS Enroll.

Alyssa Bauer
N14W23900 Stone Ridge Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-953-7177
alyssa.bauer@rrins.com
myknowledgebroker.com

R&R Insurance’s School Practice Group has more than 25 years of public school district experience and a dedicated Resource Center designed with school district’s risk and claims management needs in mind – to specifically help reduce district premiums and save them money! It’s more than just products, it’s also our people. It’s our mission to help people live safer, more secure lives and our responsibility to do the right things – even when no one is looking.

2001 W. Beltline Highway, Suite 201
Madison, WI 53713
855-904-1618
jgibson@tricorinsurance.com
tricorinsurance.com

WASB Insurance Plan

TRICOR have been insuring public schools for over 30 years and is the largest school broker in Wisconsin working with over 150 public school districts. TRICOR’s School Practice Team is made up of a diverse group of experienced individuals who are extensively trained and specialized in school insurance products, risk management, support services, loss control, human resources and claims advocacy. Our School Practice Team Leader, John Gibson, has his CSRM and is a past school board president. If you would like to put our experience to work for you, contact John Gibson at (855) 904-1618 x1714 or email jgibson@tricorinsurance.com.

125 South 84th Street, Suite 400
Milwaukee, WI 53214
uhc.com

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to improving the healthcare experience of K-12 teachers, staff, retirees and their families in the state of Wisconsin.

Allen J. Jaeger, CEBS
Senior Benefits Consultant, Senior Vice President
USI Insurance Services (formerly Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting)
800-258-3190
al.jaeger@usi.com
www.usi.com

WASB Insurance Plan

USI is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm with nearly 200 offices specializing in employee benefits, property/casualty and specialty products.

USI’s unique approach integrates proprietary analytics, deep industry expertise and comprehensive services to deliver strategic, impactful insurance solutions.

USI One Advantage

WEA Member Benefits
800-279-4030
aerato@weamemberbenefits.com
www.weabenefits.com

WEA Member Benefits has provided retirement savings and investment programs, financial planning services and insurance to high school employees and their families for nearly 50 years. They also provide financial education and employee benefit solutions to help districts recruit and retain staff.

Brian Brewer
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-765-3827
Bairdsbs.com

Our public finance team is comprised of a robust group of professionals offering debt management strategies and execution to meet your financial needs. Our collaborative approach integrates our public finance experience with quantitative analysis and school business support. We provide tailored services and cost-effective tools to meet the diverse financial needs of Wisconsin school districts. The depth of our team allows us to provide clients with long term solutions built to last.

Erik Kass
770 N. Jefferson Suite, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-436-4584
pmanetwork.com

PMA Financial Network, LLC, has serviced Wisconsin school districts since 1988, currently providing financial services to more than 230 Wisconsin districts. Our financial services include public finance, investment, banking, cash flow and bond proceeds management.

Brian Kammers
N26W22599 Oakwood Lane
Waukesha, WI 53186-8831
262-420-0799
brian@excelleader.org
excelleader.org

Excel Leadership facilitates development of strategic plans for school districts, workshops to improve board and administration relationships, tools and processes for more effective board governance, and mentoring of district leadership.

20855 Watertown Road, Suite 200
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-364-0300
buelowvetter.com

The attorneys at Buelow Vetter have decades of experience in representing school boards across the State of Wisconsin. We advise school boards and administrators on labor and employment issues, employee handbooks, nonrenewal and termination, employment discrimination and other compliance concerns. We also provide counsel on pupil rights and responsibilities, student discipline and expulsion and education of students with disabilities. Our benefits attorneys advise school boards on retirement and WRS issues, health and other insurance, tax sheltered annuities, sick leave payout plans and other benefit plans.

law-rll.com

Renning, Lewis & Lacy, S.C. provides legal counsel on a full range of issues that school and higher education institution clients confront on a regular basis.

411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-276-1122
james.macy@vonbriesen.com
vonbriesen.com

For more than fifty years, von Briesen has delivered client-driven results to school districts throughout Wisconsin. Our team’s depth and breadth of experience allows us to understand the unique challenges facing school districts today and help our clients become true leaders and innovators.

Stephen L. Weld
sweld@weldriley.com
715-839-7786

Eau Claire Office
3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Menomonie Office
392 Red Cedar Street
Menomonie, WI 54751

Black River Falls Office
107 Main Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615

Wausau Office
219 Ross Avenue, Suite 100
Schofield, WI 54476

Weld Riley, S.C. provides legal advice and counseling to K-12 school districts, colleges and cooperative educational service agencies (CESAs) located throughout Wisconsin. This advice includes addressing corporate issues such as real estate, vendor contracts and employment issues, and body politic issues such as conflicts of interest, annual meetings, open meetings, public records and elections. It also includes addressing unique legal issues faced by schools such as nonrenewals, school financing, student discipline, WIAA, Title IX compliance and special education.

317 East Washington Street
Slinger, WI 53086
262-299-0329
info@schoolperceptions.com
schoolperceptions.com

The team at School Perceptions specializes in helping educational leaders gather, organize and use data to make strategic decisions. We assist school boards and district leaders as they develop strategic plans, prepare for a referendum or assess parent, staff and student engagement. Our proprietary software platform, nationally normed survey items and similar school comparison data make us the first choice of school districts in Wisconsin since 2002.

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