2011 annual review

2011 AnnuAl Review

JunioR AchievementempoweRing young people toown theiR economic success

Building successful Futures A message from our chairman and president

statement of operations

Dear Friends and Supporters:

We give young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

Our programs prepare students to proactively manage their finances, become entrepreneurs, and develop skills that will be recognized and valuable in a global workforce.

Volunteers play a key role in bringing Junior Achievement to life. By sharing personal and professional experiences and skills with students from our community, volunteers help young people make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life.

Junior Achievement complements the hard work and dedication Wisconsin teachers put into educating our students. Our comprehensive curriculum, developed in partnership with educators, reinforces and supplements Wisconsin state learning standards and Common Core requirements for all students.

The results are conclusive and impressive! Fifteen years of program research, including approximately 50 comprehensive, nationwide evaluations, consistently confirm our impact on students’ knowledge, skill development and attitudes. Our programs prepare students to proactively manage their finances, become entrepreneurs and develop skills that will be recognized and valuable in a global workforce.

Junior Achievement programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world – enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school.

We appreciate everything you do! Together we contribute to the vitality of our community and a well-educated workforce. Your leadership, expertise and support are critical to JA’s success. Thank you!

Fiscal responsibility is our commitment to the philanthropic community. Though a not-for-profit, we still have a main objective to generate a return on investments; returns not measured with capital gains but in lives inspired. Therefore, annually we monitor program implementation and outcomes next to the financial bottom line.

The first chart shows the sources or methods used to obtain organizational revenue. It is important to note that almost all the revenue is from private funding - corporations, individuals and foundations. The second chart demonstrates our commitment to spending precious resources for JA programming. More than $.86 of every dollar secured is spent on the children experiencing Junior Achievement. This exceeds the National Charities Information Bureau’s philanthropy minimum guideline by 26%.

We know our donors are proud that we remain diligent in managing our resources and strive to fulfill the donor’s intent. Please know that an audited financial statement is available upon request.

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Ted Crandall, Senior VP and CFO Rockwell Automation and Chairman of the Junior Achievement Board of Directors (left) and Tim Greinert, President, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin (right).

86% program8% general/Admin

6% Fund Raising

expenses

Revenue49% contribution

25% events (net)

24% investments/endowments

2% other

Building Futures

innovative. Bold. Relevant. Junior Achievement is all that and more!

For seventy years, Junior Achievement has been providing its suite of programs across Wisconsin, fostering an understanding of how a community functions and contributes to a global economy, as well as the roles that individuals play in the community. At the heart of our programs is the desire to help young people connect these lessons to the world they live in; something we achieve by engaging volunteer mentors to lead hands-on programs.

JA programs are uniquely designed for the active kindergarten learner to the graduating high school senior. Participating students learn essential skills that prepare them for this information-rich and technology-driven economy by strengthening the connection between school and work.

At all grade levels, JA activities provide students with knowledge, skills and perhaps most importantly, confidence! Their confidence grows as they enhance their teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills.

In elementary schools, JA volunteers present basic business and economics concepts that lay the foundation of knowledge and understanding. They explore needs and wants, define land use zones, calculate profits and losses, compare production methods and write newspapers and restaurant menus. They brainstorm business ideas, assess personal interests, introduce career options and, like all JA programs, encourage lifelong learning.

Middle school students are at an important junction. It is critical they make good choices regarding values, friends, peer pressure, and their education. JA volunteers encourage teens to make responsible decisions, challenge them to pursue their dreams and stress the importance of education. In a JA middle school program, students participate in a scavenger hunt to understand the role of importing and exporting and they invent a product to fit the needs of the evolving population. Students prepare a monthly budget and use their entrepreneurship skills to design and market a Teen Club.

High school students are bombarded with options and face tremendous pressure to make life decisions that affect who and what they will become in the decades ahead. As they prepare for life beyond high school, JA programs and volunteers provide guidance. In these JA programs, students prepare for job interviews, discuss soft skills used in the workplace, work in teams to create a detailed business plan, compete in business simulations, evaluate the consequences of ethical decisions and more. Students actively explore their skills, values, and interests to discover the career path that will guide them to become tomorrow’s leaders and contributors to our community.

From kindergarten through 12th grade, students who participate in Junior Achievement are learning how to grow into their economic roles. Junior Achievement is relevant and creates memorable experiences. JA programs provide students the knowledge and skills they need to feel optimistic and confident about their futures! Junior Achievement empowers students to own their economic success!

JA programs elementary school Ourselves® Our Families® Our Community® Our City® Our Region® Our Nation® JA BizTown® (JA Capstone) JA More than Money® (JA AfterSchool )

middle school JA America Works® JA Global Marketplace® JA Economics for Success® JA Finance Park® (JA Capstone) JA It’s My Business!® (JA AfterSchool)

high school JA Banks in Action® JA Be Entrepreneurial® JA Business Challenge® (JA Capstone) JA Business Ethics® JA Careers with a Purpose® JA Company Program® JA Economics® JA Excellence through Ethics Ethics in Action® JA Exploring Economics® JA Job Shadow™ (JA Capstone) JA Personal Finance® JA Success Skills® JA Titan®

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“Eight out of 10 Junior Achievement students agree that participation in our programs reinforces the value of an education and the importance of staying in school. JA students are significantly more likely to believe that they will graduate from high school and college.”

JA programs elementary school Ourselves® Our Families® Our Community® Our City® Our Region® Our Nation® JA BizTown® (JA Capstone) JA More than Money® (JA AfterSchool )

middle school JA America Works® JA Global Marketplace® JA Economics for Success® JA Finance Park® (JA Capstone) JA It’s My Business!® (JA AfterSchool)

high school JA Banks in Action® JA Be Entrepreneurial® JA Business Challenge® (JA Capstone) JA Business Ethics® JA Careers with a Purpose® JA Company Program® JA Economics® JA Excellence through Ethics Ethics in Action® JA Exploring Economics® JA Job Shadow™ (JA Capstone) JA Personal Finance® JA Success Skills® JA Titan®

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ChairTed D. CrandallRockwell Automation

SecretaryNancy SennettFoley & Lardner LLP

TreasurerKeith BurnsErnst & Young LLP

MembersRon BakkenState Farm Insurance – Ron Bakken

Greg BanaszynskiAurora Health Care

Chris M. BauerAnchorBank

Kurt BechtholdPayne & Dolan, Inc.

Lori Bechthold

Marie-Pierre Bechthold

Stephen S. BeckerEmory & Co. LLC

Betty BergquistAmerican Family Insurance Group

Richard BlueAssociated Bank

James R. Bolton

Carl BrownRed Brown Klé Marketing Communications

Kelly A. BrownAmerican Deposit Management Company

Troy A. CarrothersKohl’s Department Stores

Tina ChangSysLogic, Inc.

Paul DanolaFIS

Susan F. DavisJohnson Controls, Inc.

Eric A. DelzerDelzer Lithograph Company

Timothy J. DonnellyPricewaterhouse Coopers LLP

David J. DruryPoblocki Sign Company LLC

Steve ErbKimberly-Clark Corporation

Dr. Tony EversState of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Jacquelyn FredrickBloodCenter of Wisconsin

Susan FronkMRA–The Management Association

James H. FuchsFuchs Business Solutions, Inc.

Scott E. GarrettA.O. Smith Corporation

Robert B. GreeneChase

Jon D. HammesHammes Company

Thomas J. HauskeEverett Smith Group

John M. HowardHarris Bank

Karen Hung

Charles D. JacobusJacobus Energy, Inc.

Paul J. JonesHarley-Davidson, Inc.

Kara KaiserBMO Harris Bank

Peter J. KordusBSI

John C. Koss, JrKoss Corporation

Dennis J. KrakauAssociated Bank

Bruce G. LanserMorgan Stanley Smith Barney, Inc.

Karl L. LinckSargento Foods, Inc.

Cindy Lu SteinbrecherThe Novo Group

Patrick LyonsJanesville Sand and Gravel/Lycon

Heidi Darrow MainsJunior Achievement Women’s Association

Tim MajcenPeoples Bank

Jose A. Mantilla

Marsha K. MatherLaacke & Joys

Daniel F. McKeithan, Jr.Tamarack Petroleum Company, Inc.

Michael R. MichelsPieper Electric

William J. NasgovitzHeartland Advisors, Inc.

Wayne C. OldenburgOldenburg Group Incorporated

Elizabeth A. OrelupQuarles & Brady LLP

William J. Otto

Stephen G. Patscot

Diane Pellegrin

Michael T. PepkeReinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.

Jonas PrisingManpowerGroup

Mason QuackenbushGundersen Lutheran

Lynn E. RichtmanU.S. Bank

Jeffery J. RobinsonGrant Thornton LLP

Jay O. RothmanFoley & Lardner LLP

Herb RycroftCooperative Resources International

Brad SchlossmannSchlossmann’s Auto Group

Kristine SeymourHumana Wisconsin, Inc.

Michael S. SheppardNorthern Trust

Pamela Shovers

Wendy B. SlocumBurke Properties

Guy W. SmithAmericor Management Services

Thomas L. Spero

John SpludeDematic Corporation

CoryAnn St. Marie-Carls

Mary Ellen StanekRobert W. Baird & Co., Inc.

Donna StaplesPeoples State Bank

Paul SteffenNorthwestern Mutual

Lori StortzMcGladrey

Michael SutherlinJoy Global, Inc.

Robert L. TattersonBrady Corporation

Richard F. Teerlink

Todd J. TeskeBriggs & Stratton Corporation

Dr. Gregory ThorntonMilwaukee Public Schools

Sean TorinusSerigraph, Inc.

Robert WarpinskiIBM Corporation

Dave WernerPark Bank

William WertzBaker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

William R. WestVon Briesen & Roper, S.C.

Richard J. WhiteWe Energies

Jennifer L. WolffGodfrey & Kahn, S.C.

Scott A. WrobbelDeloitte

James Ziemer

EmeritusEttore Barbatelli, Sr.

Russ Darrow

John C. Koss, Sr.

John A. Mellowes

Leslie M. Muma

Pamela S. Muma

Charles W. Parker

Richard R. Pieper

Andrew P. Potos

Barbara A. Stein

James B. Wigdale


Review of a Successful Year


Junior Achievement JA Kohl’s education center opens! It all started with a dream…and in April, 2011 that dream became reality when an amazing thing happened - the first excited students walked through the doors of the JA Kohl’s Education Center. Over 3,000 students experienced JA BizTown and JA Finance Park during a pilot from April through June. Additionally, students from The Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee experienced the programs throughout the summer. During the 2011-12 school year, over 10,000 students are expected to visit both interactive learning labs.

Print media outlets, television and radio stations were at JA Kohl’s Education Center to experience the excitement for media Day on May 25, 2011. Reporters got a chance to see up close the enthusiasm, interactive learning and eye-opening experiences that take place when students see, touch and live the experience of personal finance in a real-life setting of stores, shops and financial institutions.

over $25,000 in scholarships Awarded statewide! Each year the Junior Achievement Women’s Association awards numerous scholarships to high school program participants, high school program volunteers and college program volunteers. In 2011, scholarships were granted to seven individuals. In addition, Andreas Quinn received the Pam and Les Muma Scholarship for $20,000 ($5,000 a year, renewable for three years.)

young entrepreneur of the year Awarded to candace wetter. Wetter is the sole owner of Edge of Town Dairy Farm, farming on 3.5 acres in Stitzer in southwest Wisconsin. A motivated entrepreneur, Candace is looking toward the future with plans to expand her dairy farm. She also plans on become a full-time police officer and firefighter. She attributes her success to her organizational and time management skills as well as her strong work ethic. Thanks to Ernst & Young for their sponsorship of this award.

Watch out business leaders, the future heads of your companies are growing up smart and fast! the wisconsin JA Business challenge brought together 75 of the most talented student ceo’s in the state to compete for the championship title on April 14, 2011. The event was hosted and sponsored by ACUITY in Sheboygan. This year’s title belongs to team Warrior Pride from Rice Lake High School.

In October top-level executives from Dane County came together to compete in the district’s inaugural JA executive Business challenge. Fourteen teams vied for the title “Titan of Industry” with Alliant Energy earning the championship. Betty Bergquist, American Family Insurance executive and current JA Board Chair in Dane County, described the event as “a fantastic way to raise funds while growing awareness of JA.” In addition to Madison, the event ran in Appleton, Eau Claire, Janesville and Wausau and raised more than $44,000.

Tim Greinert, President, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, with Wiscon-sin JA Business Challenge Champions Tyler Moore, Nate Cooper and Tyler Damen from Rice Lake High School and Laura Conklin, Vice President-Business Consulting, ACUITY.

Jill Brenner from Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, Inc. visited with a group of students exploring careers in hospitality and tourism. 125 students from 6 schools participated in the event made possible by a grant from the Destination and Travel Foundation.

Fox 6 Real Milwaukee host Tony Clark interviews students working in JA BizTown’s Radio & TV Station.

“I learned it’s hard to be at work and have a lot of responsibility,” said a student participant at JA BizTown. More than 80 enthusiastic students from Waukesha STEM Academy were the first to walk through the doors of JA BizTown on April 15, 2011.

great lakes higher education guaranty corporation graciously provided a grant to fund JA programming geared to middle and high students for higher education, careers, and successful management of their finances in adult life. In all, more than 500 students were involved in JA Success Skills and JA Economics for Success as a result of this investment.

Junior Achievement was thrilled to be one of the potawatomi Bingo casino miracle on canal street charities in 2010. This award improved the quality of life for children in southeastern Wisconsin by ensuring their participation in a JA program. Over 1,300 students were empowered to own their economic success as a result of this gift.

Our communities are rich with the stories of visionary businessmen and women whose contributions have made Wisconsin a great place to live and work. The champions of Business Award serves to recognize and honor the professional accomplishments of individuals in north central wisconsin. This year the following deserving champions were honored: Walter Alexander of Wausau Paper Mills and Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company, Richard (Dick) Dudley, Forward Communications and chairman of the Dudley Foundation and “E.O.” Johnson of E.O. Johnson Office Technologies.

talk about going the distance! Green Bay Cellcom named Junior Achievement in Brown County as one of three recipients of proceeds from the Green Bay Cellcom Marathon. Cellcom’s commitment is the

single largest donation ever received by the Brown County operation. Cellcom has committed to sharing event proceeds with JA for the next two years. This year’s proceeds allows a 10% expansion of the JA operation in Brown County during the 11-12 school year.

This past spring more than 100 high school students from northwestern Wisconsin participated in the first annual hospitality and tourism Day. This unique experience was made possible through a partnership between Junior Achievement, Visit Eau Claire, UW Stout and through a grant from the Destination and Travel Foundation. Students from six high schools interacted with industry leaders from 25 area businesses. Through one-on-one interactions, students learned about skills needed to succeed and were able to acquire information about potential internships and jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry.

The Coulee Region held their second annual Business Challenge sponsored at Kwik Trip, Inc. headquarters in LaCrosse on March 16, 2011. Forty-three juniors and seniors from area schools competed for scholarships sponsored by the Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation. LaCrosse Central and Bangor High School students took first and second place respectively and earned scholarships for their post-secondary education school of choice. Additionally students learned about branding and setting personal goals from guest speakers including John McHugh and Steve Loehr from Kwik Trip and Brad Sturm from Coulee Bank.

Review of a Successful Year


Richard Dudley accepts the Developer Award at the Champions of Business event in Wausau.

Candace Wetter receives the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Keith Burns, Ernst & Young LLP

“JA Finance Park taught me to stay focused on school and work, get my education, and balance my money.”

Thomas Jefferson Middle School student

More than 13,000 runners registered to run the Green Bay Cellcom Marathon which benefited Junior Achievement in Brown County.

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$1,750,000Kohl’s Department Stores

$1,000,000Northwestern Mutual

$500,000 – $999,999Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation Marian & William Nasgovitz/Heartland AdvisorsNicholas Family FoundationSuzanne and Richard Pieper Family Foundation

$250,000 – $499,999Johnson Controls, Inc.Junior Achievement Women’s AssociationKoss Foundation Marshall & Ilsley Corporation

$200,000 – $249,999AAA – Auto Club GroupJoy Global, Inc. Mary and Ted KellnerManpower Inc.Pieper Electric, Inc.Puelicher FoundationU.S. Bank

$150,000 – $199,999Harley-Davidson, Inc.Patricia and Daniel F. McKeithan, Jr.Tamarack Petroleum Company, Inc.Ann and Richard F. Teerlink

$100,000 – $149,999Ann and Jon D. HammesLubar Family FoundationLinda and John MellowesPayne & Dolan, Inc.Twin Disc, Inc.We Energies Windhover Foundation

$50,000 – $99,999Diane Pellegrin and Chris BauerSallie and Don H. DavisEvinrude FoundationKathy and James H. FuchsGreater Milwaukee Foundation: Walter & Olive Stiemke FundEvan & Marion Helfaer FoundationThe Marcus CorporationSerigraph, Inc.Yvonne and James ZiemerJoseph Zvesper

$25,000 – $49,999Margaret and Keith BurnsDeloitte & Touche LLP Dematic CorporationBarri and David DruryErnst & Young LLPEverett Smith Group FoundationJody and Mark F. FurlongGodfrey & Kahn, S.C.Sandy and William R. HaackKatherine and Thomas J. Hauske, Jr.Sandy and Dennis KuesterSusan and Thomas QuadracciQuarles & Brady LLPRobert W. Baird & Co., IncPeggy and Robert SchuemannNancy and Guy SmithJanet and Thomas Spero Barbara SteinWells FargoWhyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.Elizabeth and James Wigdale

$15,000 – $24,999Associated BankEllinger FoundationFrieda & William Hunt Memorial FoundationJoan and Mark A. MillerDolores and Robert Schlossmann

As of June 30, 2011

JA Biz townJA Biz Town connects education to the workforce when elementary students run a “real” city economy as workers, consumers, and government officials. Students start with classroom lessons, then spend a full day at JA BizTown to put their learning into action in a fully-interactive simulated town.

After their experience at JA Biztown, • 74%ofstudentshadgreaterconfidenceintheirownabilities. • 93%ofstudentssaytheyknowhowimportantitistostayinschool. • 77%ofstudentshaveabetterideawhattheywanttobewhentheygrowup.

JA Finance park sponsored byJA Finance Park encourages middle and high school students to complete personal finance transactions and create long-term financial plans. Students engage in a month-long, economics classroom-based education program introducing personal financial planning and career exploration. At JA Finance Park, students are assigned a life scenario - age, family information, occupation and income and then manage their finances and construct a workable household budget.

After their experience at JA Finance park, • 97%knowhowtobuildabasicbudget. • 95%understandtheimportanceofstayinginschoolandgetting an education. • 92%knowthatborrowingmoney,loansandoverusingcredit can impact them.


innovative, Bold, Relevant…JA Biztown® and JA Finance park® are that and more!


Century Level (over $100,000)AirTran AirwaysJunior Achievement Women’s AssociationKohl’s CorporationM&I, a part of BMO Financial GroupRockwell Automation

Diamond Level ($50,000 -$99,999)Harley-Davidson, Inc.Joy Global, Inc.JP Morgan Chase Judd S. Alexander FoundationKoss CorporationManpowerGroupU.S. BankWalmart

Emerald Level ($25,000 -$49,999)ACUITYAlliant Energy FoundationAssociated Banc-CorpBriggs & Stratton CorporationCBM Credit Education Foundation, Inc.FISGE HealthcareJanesville Sand and Gravel/LyconJohnson Controls, Inc.Journal CommunicationsMetLife FoundationMiller Electric Mfg. Co./ITW FoundationPieper ElectricPotawatomi Bingo CasinoS.C. Johnson - A Family CompanyThe Karma Group, Inc.The Marcus CorporationThrivent Financial for Lutherans FoundationWells Fargo

Ruby Level ($15,000 -$24,999)AAAAmerican Family InsuranceCannon & Dunphy, S.C.Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc.Dudley Foundation, Inc.Ernst & Young LLPFiduciary Management, Inc.Heartland Advisors, Inc.Kimberly-Clark CorporationMidwest Communications, Inc.Oshkosh Area Community FoundationSchenck SCTamarack Petroleum Company, Inc.Twin Disc, Inc.Windover Foundation

milestone volunteer providersJunior Achievement salutes our dedicated business and community volunteers who so generously give of themselves in the classroom. Their impact on the students is immeasurable and offers a rich learning experience. Many thanks to these incredible volunteers and to the companies at which they work and institutions they attend.

Century Level (100 or more volunteers)Carroll UniversityGE Johnson Controls, Inc.Kimberly-ClarkM&I, a part of BMO Financial GroupU.S. Bank

Diamond Level (50 to 99 volunteers)Associated BankDeloitteFISKohl’s CorporationManpowerGroup

Marquette UniversityMiller Electric Mfg. Co.Rockwell AutomationUniversity of Wisconsin Wells Fargo

Emerald Level (35 to 49 volunteers)Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLPChaseGreenheck Fan CorporationHumana Inc.Joy Global, Inc.Junior Achievement of WisconsinRCU

Schenck SCSchneider National Inc.Thrivent Financial for LutheransUnitedHealthcareWisconsin Lutheran CollegeYMCA

Ruby Level (25 to 34 volunteers)Ameriprise Auto & Home InsuranceCommunity First Credit UnionHarley-Davidson, Inc.Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.S.C. Johnson - A Family CompanyTarget

milestone investorsThank you to these corporate supporters who demonstrated exceptional financial commitment this year. These dedicated businesses provide the funding required to empower young people to own their economic success. Figures are based on combined annual operating, in-kind and event contributions.

Free enterprise societyThe Free Enterprise Society provides national recognition of individuals for their personal gift of at least $10,000 for July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011. We honor this group for their commitment.

Margaret and Keith BurnsAnne and Theodore D. CrandallSallie and Don H. DavisSusan and James DavisChristopher DoerrBarri and David J. DruryKathy and James H. FuchsJody and Mark F. FurlongSandra and William R. HaackKatherine and Thomas J. Hauske, Jr.

Mary and Ted D. KellnerMary Vandenberg and Keith R. MardakPatricia B. and Daniel F. McKeithan, Jr.Marian and William J. NasgovitzNicholas Family FoundationWayne C. OldenburgDiane PellegrinSuzanne and Richard Pieper Family FoundationSylvia and Jonas Prising

Holly and Brad SchlossmannMary and John SpludeBarbara A. SteinAnn and Richard F. TeerlinkRoy Weyers and Wally Hilliard Freedom FundYvonne and James ZiemerJoseph Zvesper

heritage societyThe Heritage Society is open to anyone who wishes to include Junior Achievement of Wisconsin in their estate plan. We wish to thank these benevolent and caring friends who are helping to build a strong future for Junior Achievement through their generosity.

Janelle DamonSusan and Russ DarrowSuz and Jeff DelahautSusan Fronk and William Thiel

Kathy and James H. FuchsNancy and John C. KossBarbara A. SteinMona and Ted Fox

Ninety-five percent of teachers and 92 percent of volunteers report that students who participate in JA have a better understanding of how the real world operates.

Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame™

Diane Hendricks, accepting for Laureate Kenneth Hendricks

Joseph (Pep) Simek, Laureate; Ron Simek, Laureate

Vivian King, Peak Performer Award, Roundy’s Inc.

Ted Kellner, Distinguished Executive Award, Fiduciary Management, Inc.

Joel Quadracci, accepting for Laureate Harry Quadracci

Richard R. Pieper, Sr., Laureate

induction ceremony and Benefit Dinner


The Wisconsin Business Hall of FameTM Induction Ceremony, benefiting Junior Achievement, brings together executives and business leaders from Wisconsin’s largest companies for this “must attend” event!

More than 80 men and women have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. These laureates have built legacies. They created better, more productive lives for their employees who became family. They fashioned new and innovative ways of doing business. They set extraordinary goals…and then exceeded them. They created cultures and values that were incomparable. They have been called dreamers, showmen, risk takers…yet they inspired a following of others who shared their vision, valued their depth of leadership and shared their fiery passions.

Four legendary Wisconsin business leaders were inducted and their successes celebrated at this year’s event.

Kenneth hendricks, ABc supply companyRichard R. pieper, sr., pieper electric companyharry Quadracci, Quad/graphicsJoseph (pep) and Ron simek, tombstone pizza

Ted Kellner, Fiduciary Management, Inc. was honored with the Distinguished Executive Award recognizing his community leadership and Vivian King, Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. was honored with the Peak Performer Award for her extraordinary leadership both in business and in our community.

Associate Sponsors: Reception Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsor: Young Entrepreneur Award:

Distinguished Executive Award: Peak Performer Award:

Sponsors

wisconsin Business hall of Famehonorary chairman

John Daniels, Quarles & Brady llp

save the DateApril 19, 2012

Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame™


state overview

Brown CountyRobert Warpinski, Board ChairIBM Corporation

Laura Bilotti, [email protected]

Students 11,090 Schools 70 Classes 518

Coulee Region DistrictMason Quackenbush, Board ChairGundersen Lutheran

Tami Satre, VP Statewide Operations608.789.4777 or [email protected]

Students 3037* Schools 27Classes 141**includes LaCrescent, MN

Dane CountyBetty Bergquist, Board ChairAmerican Family Insurance Group

Charlene Mouille, [email protected]

Students 8,704Schools 77Classes 441

East Central DistrictKarl Linck, Board ChairSargento Foods, Inc.

Jane Halverson, [email protected]

Students 8,861 Schools 54Classes 388

Fox Cities and OshkoshSteve Erb, Board ChairKimberly-Clark Corporation

Marcia Cassiani, [email protected]

Students 20,223 Schools 138 Classes 955

Kenosha CountyCoryAnn St. Marie-Carls, Board ChairCommunity Volunteer

Lisa Attonito, Senior Vice [email protected]

Students 1,554Schools 19 Classes 79

Metro MilwaukeeTed Crandall, Board ChairRockwell Automation

Tim Greinert, [email protected]

Students 68,890Schools 406 Classes 3,270

Northcentral DistrictDonna Staples, Board ChairPeoples State Bank

Denese Mace, [email protected]


Northwest DistrictRon Bakken, Board ChairState Farm Insurance

Susan Effinger, [email protected]


Junior Achievement of Wisconsin has 13 districts including the headquarters in Milwaukee. Each district sets its own budget, operates autonomously, is staffed locally and is

guided by its own Board of Directors. This blend of local control and state support has allowed Junior Achievement of Wisconsin

to successfully reach thousands of students annually.

wisconsin statistics2010-2011Students: 164,397Schools: 1,072Classes: 7,919

northwest District

northcentral District

portage & wood counties

coulee Region District

Brown county

Fox cities & oshkosh

Dane county

Rock countyRacine county

Kenosha county

metro milwaukee

shawano county

these offices are operated by offices other than JA of Wisconsin

Portage & Wood CountiesRichard BlueAssociated Bank

Denese Mace, [email protected]


Racine CountyTim Majcen, Board ChairPeoples Bank

Debra Truckey, [email protected]


Rock CountyPatrick Lyons, Board ChairJanesville Sand & Gravel/Lycon, Inc.

Charlene Mouille, [email protected]

Students 3,009School 26Classes 145

Shawano CountyHerb Rycroft, Board ChairCooperative Resources International

Diane Heikes, [email protected]

Students 2,827 Schools 12Classes 148

east central District

When asked if being a JA student positively affected their future, 92% of JA alumni responded with a resounding “Yes””.

wisconsin headquarters11111 West Liberty DriveMilwaukee, WI 53224

For information:p: 414.577.3800 or 800.334.2026 e: [email protected]: http://wisconsin.ja.org

missionJunior Achievement will ensure that every child in Wisconsin has an opportunity to obtain an understanding of the free enterprise system.

purposeTo inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

“Ninety-two percent of JA alumni say they are confident they can compete successfully in a business environment – twice the rate of students who did not participate in JA.”

2011 annual review

Documents

junior achievement programs

students knowledge

junior achievement of

global workforce

economic choices

classroom learning

philanthropic community

welleducated workforce