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.

Largest Employers in Dane County — Job one: Creating jobs

From the pages of In Business magazine. Since 1990, IB’s Largest 100 Employers in...

Finally, a relevant approach to job training

From the pages of In Business magazine. Somewhat lost amid the furor over President...

Low unemployment calls for creative hiring solutions

Greater Madison has long been in the top five nationally when it...

Honors keep coming for Conroy, Exact Sciences

Kevin Conroy is becoming one of the most decorated executives in the...

Utility safety: Avoiding disaster requires much more

Underground utilities — electricity, gas, water, telephone, and high-speed internet — are...

Seasons of Caring: United Way’s latest campaign a real family affair

The Madison Mallard’s Duck Pond once again will be the venue for...

Fighter Wing fighter: Wilkening takes on his most dangerous foe

If there is one person who is really looking forward to the...

Corporate music disruption

From the pages of In Business magazine. For the youthful team of Live Undiscovered...

Like it or not, change is an irresistible force

From the pages of In Business magazine. Patty Glines-Kotecki’s title with Spectrum Brands is...

115th celebration: Lenz recalls the anti-war protests

David Lenz can only chuckle about how times have changed. In 1969,...