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 2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mick Gilbertson • Chair The Developing Edge George Cullen • Vice Chair JP Cullen Sean Kennedy • Secretary/Treasurer Graphite Hill Co. Derek Greene • Past Chair Baird Joel Bailey • Johnson Financial Group Jon Ballard • Foremost Media, Inc. Todd Buehl • ABC Supply Co., Inc. Tim Cullen • Bushwood Golf Range Michael Davis • Nowlan Law Dave Holterman • First Community Bank 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 Joe Stadelman • Angus-Young Mary Jo Villa • Hendricks Holding Company Tanner Voss • BMO Letter from the FJI President/CEO........................................4 Growth by Numbers..............................................................7 Janesville’s Expansion Moment.............................................8 Gold-Medal Mindset – FJI Annual Dinner...........................14 Champions Club Investors...................................................17 FORE - FJI Golf Outing........................................................18 How Did I Get Here - Greg Phillips......................................20 Champions Behind Our Community’s Business Growth......22 New Members.....................................................................24 Key Steps for Community-Centered Economic Development......................................................26 Issue 2025 – 3 Editorial Team: Eric Schmoldt, Sommer Brockman Cover photo: Courtesy Prent Corporation • Layout: Mary Terry Design www.forwardjanesville.com | 3 Blackhawk Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Officer, 6004 S County Road G, P.O. Box 5009, Janesville, WI 53547-5009, (608) 757-7796 or (608) 757-7773, WI Relay: 711. (608) 757-6329 | WI Relay: 711 mmarkley4@blackhawk.edu . . . Our continuing education and professional development courses are designed to help you achieve your goals. SCAN the QR Code to view our course options.
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