Community Journal
Central Wisconsin Business Networking is having its 3rd Annual Home Grown Success at the Medford Area High School. We're inviting area businesses to participate in the business block - where students are able to ask questions and engage students. Please contact CWBNMEDFORD@GMAIL.COM for more information.
My name is Anne LaRoche. I grew up in Faribault, MN. I graduated St. Olaf College with a History degree and had no idea what to do next. After working in the wilderness on the border of Canada and trying to live North Dakota, I eventually went back to school for Library and Information Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
I accepted the position as Director of the Frances L Simek Memorial Library and finished my degree online after moving to Medford. I am thankful for all Medford has given me, I get to do what I love surrounded by good friends. As a librarian my favorite book changes with the day, but I live for smart comedies. Life needs more spicy personalities and coffee breaks.
My name is Ben Gelhaus. I was born and raised in Medford, WI. After graduating in 2005 I went to Undergrad in Eau Claire at UWEC. It was a great experience and a very fun undergrad. I graduated in 2009 with a Major in Biology and Minor in Chemistry. I got into Dental school in Milwaukee at Marquette University after my senior year. After 4 years of Dental School I graduated in 2013 and moved back to Medford. After one year of living here I was fortunate to meet my girlfriend, Courtney Graff at a Tennis League here in Medford. I’m a member of the Wisconsin National Guard as a Dentist in the Wisconsin Medical Detachment. I enjoy Hunting, Fishing, Camping, and of course, watching the Green Bay Packers. I enjoy being outside as much as I can and I’m a big Do-It-Yourselfer. I’m always accepting new patients and enjoy working with, giving back and helping out members of the community with their dental needs.
Courtney L. Graff is the owner of Schmiege & Graff Law Firm. She received her law degree from Ave Maria School of Law located in Naples, Florida, and also studied abroad at the Human Rights Council in Strasbourg, France. After graduating law school, she returned to the Northwoods of Wisconsin to practice law. She was fortunate to find a mentor in her employer, Kenneth Schmiege, who transitioned his practice to Courtney. Courtney’s main areas of practice include representation of Taylor County Human Services, Taylor County Board of Supervisors and county departments; advising and representing the City of Medford, and family law. After work she enjoys coaching the Phillips High School girls’ soccer team and traveling.
I was born in Provo, Utah and raised on a four-generation dairy farm in Amherst Jct., Wisconsin where I attended Amherst High School and was a four-sport athlete, served on Student Council, and was National Honor Society President. I graduated with an Associates degree from UW-Marathon County in 2009, completing my B.A. with High Distinction from Concordia University St. Paul, where I majored in Organizational Management & Leadership.
My name is Paul Todd I was raised in Rockford IL, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. I got married January 2, 2015 to my beauriful wife Kate Todd. I enjoy hunting, fishing, watching a football game, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
I’m was born and raised in Neillsville WI. Graduated from Ripon College in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I moved to Medford because I wanted to be in a bigger community and I guess Jon Knoll had a little to do it with it. I currently work for Medford Motors as a Sales Consultant. Jon and I got married in 2012 and we just had a son, Hank, on 9/1/2014. Jon currently works has a broker realtor at Dixon Greiner Reality.
What do I do when I’m not working?
I like to spend as much time with Jon and Hank. I like to work out, walk, golf, play volleyball, spend time on the lake, snowshoe, and go snowmobiling. I am involved in CWBN, Junior Achievement, and I am Tee Hi Board Member. I became a fan of GRIT after the awesome casino night and I believe it is a great way to meet people and check out different things in town.
When: Monday March 9th, 2015
Time: 7:00-8:30
Where: MASH Read and White Theater
Presenter: John Underwood
Topic: Life of an Athlete: The Human Performance Project
We would like to introduce our February GRIT Member of the Month: Dan Layhew
Special thanks to THE STAR NEWS for covering our PREMIER NIGHT EVERT & Brian Wilson for the positive press for GRIT!
