Executive Profiles

If it weren't for D.J. Ahrens, the former owner of Ahrens Cadillac-Oldsmobile in Madison prior to Bergstrom's arrival, Madison may never have been a part of the Athena Awards — an international awards organization. The group honors local men and women who have "achieved excellence in their profession or life's work, devoted time and effort in their communities to improve the quality of life for others, and actively helped women realize their full leadership potential." Full Story 

Stories submitted by our golfing exec that prove there's always a new challenge — at work and at play! And nothing prepares a manager for a leadership role better than ... Golf. A course on humility, in other words. Full Story 

"I never expected they'd call me," said Sandy Weisberger in response to winning AAF-Madison's 2010 Silver Medal Award. After 35-plus years in advertising,Weisberger (now semi-retired after 19 years as Media Director with Hiebing in Madison), was in Florida on vacation when the phone rang. AAF-Madison representatives Bill Kennedy and Georgia Roeming informed him of the news. "It was great!" Weisberger said, "I didn't even know I was being considered." Full Story 

How do you react when your only account executive announces that she has been selected to be a national spokesperson for the Heart Association's 2010 Go Red for Women campaign — a position that will take her out of the office for meetings, days and even longer? Full Story