United Way elects new directors and officers

FORT ATKINSON, WI – January 23, 2006 – The United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties, announces that during the organization’s annual meeting on January 17, 2005 the following individuals were elected as board directors. Kathy Bruns, human resources manager at Jones Dairy Farm; Kristin Giblin, human resources manager at HUSCO International in Whitewater; Jeff Johnson, executive vice president at Citizens State Bank and Trust in Fort Atkinson; Jill Kessenich, owner of Clark House Design in Fort Atkinson; and Sandy Swartz, owner of Sandy Swartz Consulting in Jefferson. Retiring director Todd Tesch was appointed to fill a two-year vacancy created by Brian Bartos who relocated to Ohio.

In addition to the election of new directors, the organization also elected new officers for 2006. Elected were Anne Fellows, vice chair; Carol Ward Knox vice chair; Dan McCrea, secretary; J. Michael Phelps, treasurer and Todd Tesch board chair.

Retiring directors Philip Jones, Bob Martin and John Sotherland were recognized with great appreciation for their years of service on the board and to the community.

Touching the lives of over 14,000 people in our service area, nearly 1 of 4 people, the United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties partners with over 30 health and human service programs that provide local services throughout the communities of Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Hellenville, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan and Whitewater. For more information about United Way, contact 920.563.8880 or visit www.ourunitedway.com.

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