Joe Vanden Plas

As the senior writer of In Business Madison, Joe researches and writes content for the monthly print magazine, the daily e-newsletters, and networking events. With 40 years of experience in journalism, including 25 in the Capital Region, the 1983 UW–Stevens Point graduate has covered government, business, athletics, and culture. Outside the office, the Green Bay native enjoys power walks with wife Patty, classic movies, and sporting events.

Executive of the Year: For Gonnering, freedom is DAM good management

When you’re a provider of digital asset management (DAM) software, you gain...

2019 Executives of the Year: Setting standards

From the pages of In Business magazine. With the conviction that quality management is...

2019 a big year for Oscar Mayer site

From the pages of In Business magazine. When Tom Otto thinks of the 72-acre...

CFO of the Year: Recognizing a Perle of a CFO

When we think about chief financial officers, an image comes to mind...

Startup Company Executive of the Year: For Sanders, service is a priority for 365

For many, building an organization involves building partnerships, but Henry Sanders, Jr....

Lifetime Achievement Award: Ralph Middlecamp’s lifetime of poverty fighting

Asked why poverty remains so widespread and challenging to fight, Ralph Middlecamp...

Large Company Executive of the Year: Rashke’s socially responsible business style honored

Thanks to Dan Rashke’s commitment to social responsibility, Total Administrative Services Corp....

The final act: Transitioning ownership

“I don’t want to retire. I always want to have a hand...

Small Company Executives of the Year: Banking tag team grows Settlers bank

Tom Spitz and Dave Fink strive to create an environment where everyone’s...

Equitable distribution: Fair isn’t always equal

One of the more difficult estate-planning decisions pertains to the distribution of...