Affordable, dependable health coverage for local businesses Since 1994, MercyCare Health Plans has provided local businesses with quality health coverage backed by the trusted care of Mercyhealth. Whether you’re a small business or a growing organization, MercyCare offers flexible solutions to fit your needs, including: • Fully insured plans • Level-funded plans • Self-funded plans • ICHRA plans With local service and access to a connected system of care, MercyCare helps employers provide valuable benefits while managing costs. To learn more, scan code, visit mercycarehealthplans.com, or call (608) 314-2508. JANESVILLE experience the power of community •INSIDE THIS ISSUE • 14 S. Jackson Street, Suite 200 • Janesville, WI 53548 Phone: 608.757.3160 Email: forward@forwardjanesville.com www.forwardjanesville.com 2026-2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS George Cullen • Chair JP Cullen Sean Kennedy • Vice Chair JP Cullen Joe Stadelman • Secretary/Treasurer Angus-Young Mick Gilbertson• Past Chair The Developing Edge Joel Bailey • Johnson Financial Group Jon Ballard • Foremost Media, Inc. JP Brummond • Alliant Energy Todd Buehl • ABC Supply Co., Inc. Tim Cullen • Bushwood Golf Range Michael Davis • Nowlan Law Dave Holterman • First Community Bank Bekki Kennedy • Fist Bump Labs Bob Kennedy • Rock Road Companies, Inc. Kyle Mair • Baker Tilly Kayla Murphy • SSM Health Todd Needham • Batterman Cheryl Peterson • SHINE Technologies Dr. Tracy Pierner • Blackhawk Technical College Christine Rebout • Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Kara Sankey • Mercyhealth Tanner Voss • BMO Letter from the FJI Board President & CEO...........................4 A Story Worth Telling. A Future Worth Building....................7 A Stronger Tomorrow.............................................................8 Opening the Doors to Opportunities..................................12 How Did I Get Here - Lynnette Wirth...................................20 Creating Pathways, Growing Potential................................22 New Members.....................................................................24 Cheers to our Quarter Century Club...................................25 Issue 2026 – 2 Editor: Eric Schmoldt, Feature Editor: Claire Gray Advertising: Sommer Brockman Cover photo: Courtesy School District of Janesville Layout: Mary Terry Design www.forwardjanesville.com |3
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