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Achievements for July 8, 2007


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Thomas A. Krajewski | Chuck Olson & Associates | David Spencer | Kara Horstman | Dustin Cunningham | Fortress Bank | Brian Knutson | Webteam, Inc. | Jeannie M. Bush, RDH, RE, CPE | Danielle Williams & Sandy Olsen


Sterling Truck Announces Bronze Salesperson Award Winner

Sterling Truck Corporation has announced that Thomas A. Krajewski of La Crosse Truck Center, Inc., 215 Milwaukee St., La Crosse, WI has been named a Bronze Salesperson Award Winner in the 2006 Sterling Superstar Sales Recognition Program.

Recipients of the prestigious Superstar Award have distinguished themselves by achieving superior sales performance in similar sized markets throughout the United States and Canada. Awards were based on the total number of medium and heavy-duty trucks sold during the 2006 calendar year. Additionally, as a condition of the award, Thomas A. Krajewski successfully completed Sterling's Sales Certification Program designating him as a vocational truck sales professional.

Thomas A. Krajewski is one of only 30 Bronze Salesperson Award Winners out of approximately 907 program participants.

Sterling Truck Corporation, a member of the Freightliner Group, is a major manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty commercial work trucks. Freightliner LLC is a DaimlerChrysler Company.

For more information about Sterling Trucks, contact

La Crosse Truck Center at (608) 784-1477, or visit them on the web at www.lacrossetruck.com.

Chuck Olson & Associates is now a Coldwell Banker® Office

The sales team of Chuck Olson & Associates has opened their office in Holmen under a new name. The office will now be serving the Coulee Region as a member of the Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® organization. Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is located at 601 McHugh Road in Holmen and is owned by Chuck Olson, Broker.

"At Chuck Olson & Associates, we've been growing! We are thrilled to announce that we've become a Coldwell Banker® office," said Chuck Olson, Broker/Owner. "We chose Coldwell Banker® as our business partner because of their trusted name. For over 100 years, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation has earned a reputation as the premier real estate company in North America."

Chuck Olson is a lifelong resident of the Holmen Area and is very active in the community. He currently serves on the Holmen School Board and is a member of the La Crosse Area Development Corporation Board of Directors. Since 2005, Chuck has also represented the

La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association (LARA) on the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) Board of Directors.

In addition to Chuck Olson, the Chuck Olson & Associates sales team consists of Jillian Olson, REALTOR®; Ryan Olson, REALTOR®; Stephanie Schmeling, REALTOR®; and Sarah Wyss, Office Administrator.

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® is a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm. For more information, contact Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS® at 526-5555 or visit www.cbrivervalley.com.

I.C. System Promotes David Spencer to Director of Operations

I.C. System recently promoted David Spencer to Director of Operations for its new

La Crosse office. He is responsible for all operations and staff development. David joined I.C. System in 2005 as an Operations Manager at the company's Mason City, Iowa, office. Most recently, he led a team of more than 60 employees.

Prior to joining I.C. System, David held a management position with a nationwide debt purchaser. He possesses a Masters Degree in Management from Michigan State University and more than 10 years of collections and investigations experience.

David is certified by the American Collectors Association as a Professional Collection Specialist and a Healthcare Collection Specialist. He is also certified by the National Association of Investigators as an expert in the areas of skip tracing, background investigations, and insurance fraud investigations.

I.C. System, a privately owned company founded in 1938, provides accounts receivable management services for 30,000 clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company services clients in several industries, including financial services, retail/utility, healthcare, and communications. Headquartered in St. Paul, I.C. System has offices in Wisconsin, Iowa, Florida, North Dakota, and Arizona. For more information about I.C. System, visit www.icsystem.com.

I.C. System Welcomes Kara Horstman

I.C. System has hired Kara Horstman as HR Generalist. She is responsible for employee relations and recruiting in the company's La Crosse office.

Since 2005, Kara has been an HR Generalist for a local company. Her areas of expertise include employee relations, employee benefits, staffing, and recruiting.

I.C. System is currently hiring for several positions. Please visit www.icsystem.com or call 800-279-4242 for more information.

North Central Trust Company Announces New Investment Associate Analyst

North Central Trust Company is pleased to announce the addition of Dustin Cunningham as an Investment Associate Analyst.

Cunningham comes to us from River Bank in Bangor, WI. where he held the position of Loan Officer. He also spent time as a Branch Manager in their Rockland location. Cunningham holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance with a Minor in Business Administration from Winona State University. His primary responsibility will be to provide support and analysis for the Investment Management division.

North Central Trust Company is an independent 94-year old leading provider of investment management, personal trust, retirement plan and philanthropic services. Clients are served nationwide from its headquarters in La Crosse, Wisconsin and a full-service office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition, many services are available throughout the state of Wisconsin with the Company’s Trust Service Bank Network.

Fortress Bank Introduces Innovative Financial Services Program

Fortress Bank, along with its affiliates Community Financial Services (CFS) and KCW & Associates (KCW), is pleased to announce an innovative financial services program designed to save the small business owner time, money, and efficiency. Entitled the "Professional Partners Program," the program consists of experienced professionals from each affiliate working as one to provide clients all of the financial resources necessary to help business owners realize their financial goals. Through this program, clients have access to core business and personal banking services, investment* and insurance* services through CFS, and tax and business solutions through KCW, all available under one roof.

This unique, relationship-based program has been introduced in other locations throughout Wisconsin with great success.

According to Patrick Scheller, Vice President of the La Crosse office, "Not only is Fortress Bank excited to be part of the

La Crosse market, we are looking forward to working with local business owners on their road to financial success."

In addition to La Crosse, Fortress Bank has locations in Westby, Chaseburg, Coon Valley, Prairie du Chien, and West

Salem, Wisconsin.

For futher information on this innovative program, please contact Patrick Scheller at 608-783-0909 or visit our office at Three Rivers Plaza in La Crosse. www.fortressbanks.com

River Valley Newspaper Group welcomes new account executive

We are pleased to announce Brian Knutson's return to the River Valley Newspaper Group. Brian previously worked for the La Crosse Tribune as a graphic artist and an advertising account executive from May 2000 - April 2005, before leaving to finish his degree.

Brian recently graduated with honors from Viterbo University with his Bachelor of Business Administration, Organizational Management. Previously Brian had earned his Associate of Applied Science in Commercial Art, and Printing and Publishing from Western Wisconsin Technical College.

Brian returns to the River Valley Newspaper Group as an Account Executive on the La Crosse Tribune staff and will be working primarily with local retail accounts. Please join us in welcoming Brian back to our team. He can be reached by calling 608.791.8293 or by email: brian.knutson@lee.net.

Webteam, Inc., launches new website for Custom Lures Company/Bob's Bait and Tackle out of La Crosse

Webteam, Inc., would like to announce the launch of a new website for Custom Lures Company/Bob's Bait and Tackle out of LaCrosse. Webteam was contracted to design and develop a new site and online store for Custom Lures, Inc. The new site can be viewed at www.customlures.net.

Custom Lures has been developing products for years, however, mostly for the locals and their own Pro's to fish with and perfect. Recently, they decided to share them with fishermen everywhere!

The FLW tour, the most prestigious Bass circuit in the country, was just won off their Lethal Weapon II jig by one of their touring Pro's. This gave the company national recognition. The new site features information about the Bait Shop; Bob's Bait & Tackle, weekly fishing reports, and of course, custom lures for sale through the site. Also, there is a whole host of other products on the site for sale.

Webteam, Inc. has offices in

La Crosse and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and has been developing creative, quality custom site design, e-commerce websites, and corporate intranets since 1997. For more information on how Webteam can assist you with your web site, call 608-788-8100, or email info@webteam.net.

BUSH APPOINTED TO NATIONAL EDUCATION POSITION

Jeannie M. Bush, RDH, RE, CPE, has been appointed and accepted the position of Director of the Council on Education for the American Electrology Association. Her role will be to develop educational standards for electrology schools.

"Across the nation we have such varied requirements for electrology-all the way from no education in some states, to just 120 hours of training, or having to have a bachelor's, special electrology training, then licensure," Bush states. "We, as the American Electrology Association, feel there is a need to have a minimum standard in order to assure students a quality education and, in turn, protect the public."

Bush is owner of Amenity Electrolysis, LLC. For more information on electrolysis, the only method of permanent hair removal, visit www.electrology.com or call 608-788-9388. She welcomes your call.

Two from Riverfront receive outstanding service award

Danielle Williams and Sandy Olsen, two service professionals at Riverfront have received the 2007 Outstanding Service Award from ARC La Crosse, Inc. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving and enhancing the lives of people with developmental and related disabilities in the La Crosse Community.

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