Profile: Central Wisconsin
Dive into profiles of the entrepreneurs who make central Wisconsin such a great place to live and do business. Join Mid-State Technical College Stevens Point Campus Dean Ben Nusz and Portage County Business Council Executive Director Michael Witte as they take a deep dive into the origin stories of our local innovators and find out what the future holds for this vibrant community we're proud to call home. www.mstc.edu/podcast
Episodes
28 episodes
Craig Cook - Fall Line Outfitters
For this episode, we will be joined by Craig Cook, owner of Fall Line Outfitters. After many years serving in the military, Craig took on the entrepreneurial task of starting his own business. With big ambitions, Craig has modeled Fall Line aft...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:00:34
Fred Hebblewhite - United Way of Portage County
For this episode, we will be learning more about United Way of Portage County with the new CEO, Fred Hebblewhite. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on the Stevens Point Campus. If you want to be there for the nex...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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54:33
Russ Ehlinger and Craig Shuler - Mission Coffee House
For this episode, we will be profiling the local and beloved coffee shop, Mission Coffee House, and our guests will be Russ Ehlinger and Craig Shuler. Russ will share the origin story of the Mission Coffee House, and Craig will talk about the n...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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53:47
Special Announcement - LIVE Recording 2/7/23 - Mission Coffee House
Hello Listener,I know it’s been a while since we’ve posted an episode. I’ve missed you too!Thanks for your patience while we make a few changes with the show. We’ve taken a moment to reevaluate how we connect with all of you...
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1:31
Amy Eddy and Maurice Rice - Anderson O'Brien Law Firm
On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit a pair of lawyers from the Anderson O’Brien Law Firm, retired trial attorney Maury Rice and current attorney Amy Eddy. Anderson O’Brien is one of the oldest institutions in our communi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:30
Sherri Galle-Teske - Humane Society of Portage County
Welcome back to Profile: Central Wisconsin SEASON 3!On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Sherri Galle-Teske, Executive director of the Humane Society of Portage County. When I first asked Sherri to be on the show, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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58:34
Lori Schlueter - Donaldson Company
On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Lori Schlueter, Plant Manager of Donaldson Company’s Stevens Point location. Lori has a lifetime of experience in manufacturing. She started off doing assembly work while still a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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54:18
Jenny Riggenbach - Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin
On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Jenny Riggenbach, CEO of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. Jenny spent most of her youth right here in central Wisconsin, but left for college to earn a degree in Community Educa...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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54:24
Kelly Guay and Kathy Johnson - Sunset Point Winery
On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Kelly Guay, owner of the Sunset Point Winery and her mother, Kathy Johnson, who is also the Tasting Room Manager and Vice President of the Stevens Point Alliance.Now, we all have hobbi...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:13
Dr. Shelly Mondeik - Mid-State Technical College
On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Dr. Shelly Mondeik, president of Mid-State Technical College. Right out of high school, Shelly went to technical college, got her degree and took a job as a medical secretary. But...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:04
Ashley Schroeder - The Garden
On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Ashley Schroeder, owner and wellness guide for the Garden, a wellness club that just opened in Plover. Ashley accrued years of experience working in sales, marketing, hospitality, fitness and...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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52:29
Sarah Jo More - The Main Grain Bakery
On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Sarah Jo More, owner of The Main Grain Bakery. Sarah Jo first started baking with a couple of friends out of second story apartment, delivering a weekly supply of sourdough bread to an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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42:33
Michael Witte and Todd Kuckkahn - Portage County Business Council
Welcome to Profile: Central Wisconsin, a podcast about the origins of the organizations that make our community thrive. In early November, co-host Todd Kuckkahn resigned from the Portage County Business Council to embark on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:51
Bill Fonti - Furniture and ApplianceMart
On this episode of Profile, Todd and I visit with Bill Fonti, CEO of Furniture and ApplianceMart.Hold on, because Bill is a whirlwind. He has a relentless commitment to work and life. He started learning at an early age, firs...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:06
Joe Kinsella - Pointe Precision
Todd and I had the great pleasure to interview Joe Kinsella, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Pointe Precision, a local machine shop with a global reach. They make precision components to the tightest tolerances imaginable for the aer...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:58
Scott Groholski - Point of Beginning
On this episode of Profile, Todd and I visit with Scott Groholski, president and owner of Point of Beginning, a civil engineering, land surveying and landscape architectural firm. They’re the team you call when you want to find out where ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:47
Les Dobbe - Lineage Logistics
Welcome to Season 2 of Profile: Central Wisconsin! We kick off this season with an interview with Les Dobbe, Director of Business Development at Lineage Logistics, a cold storage and distribution center.Les is an entrepreneu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:06:46
Jason Blenker - Blenker Construction and Drexel Building Supply
Todd and I have the opportunity to visit with Jason Blenker, President of Off-Site Construction Solutions for Drexel Building Supply and former co-owner and president of Blenker Building Systems. Just after college, Jason was recruited to...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:27
Gautam Malik - Gamber-Johnson
On this episode of Profile, Todd and I visit with Gautam Malik, Chief Operating Officer of local innovative manufacturer Gamber-Johnson. Gautam is not your typical COO. Not because he was born in India and immigrated to the United States ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:03:54
Louis and Russell Wysocki - Wysocki Family of Companies
On this episode of Profile, Todd and I are have the pleasure to be joined by two members of the Wysocki family; enterprising founder, Louis, and his business savvy son and the current CEO, Russell. As always, this episode star...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:42
Jay Anderson - Steel King
On this episode of Profile, Todd and I are joined by Jay Anderson, President of the stalwart local manufacturer, Steel King Industries. Landlocked in the old industrial park of Stevens Point, Steel King is one of the community’s best-ke...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:34
Layne Cozzolino and Mindy McCord - Siren Shrub Company
Our previous guests have all been well-established companies with years of experience, but on this episode of Profile, Todd and I have the opportunity to meet with a couple of entrepreneurs who are just past the start-up phase and are on the cu...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:26
Josh Stolzenburg - Northwind Solar
Todd and I visit with Josh Stolzenburg, CEO and co-owner of Northwind Solar. Installers of solar electric, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging systems, Northwind was recently named the 2020 Wisconsin Renewable Energy Business ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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55:11
Joe Martino - Stevens Point Brewery
On this episode of Profile, Todd and I have the pleasure of exploring the iconic Stevens Point Brewery. The origin story of the Brewery is as old as our community itself, but joining us on this episode is current co-owner, Joe Martino.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:50
Jared Linzmeier - Ruby Coffee Roasters
In this episode, Ben and Todd get the opportunity to connect with Jared Linzmeier, CEO and co-owner of Ruby Coffee Roasters. Jared shares how he left Wisconsin and stumbled upon the industry of craft coffees. He eventually returned to his...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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