Published: 6/3/2021 12:08:32 PM
The Sharing Arts Network has met its fundraising goals for a new ceramics center in Dublin. The arts organization raised $110,000 in the past year to secure a long-term lease in the Dublin Village Park and ceramics equipment via individual donations, tax credit sales to local businesses, and some in-kind equipment donations, organizer and MAxT Makerspace director Roy Schlieben said. The ceramics center will feature a gas kiln, electric kilns, a glazing room, six wheels, and other pottery tools and equipment, he said.
“We expect to have regular classes for all ages and abilities,” he said. Although he’s hopeful for an earlier opening, Schlieben said he expects the studio to be open this fall, following renovations.
American Family’s Stauffacher, Yancy, Others Assume Key Leadership Posts April 1, 2021
The American Family Insurance group has announced leaders in several new and existing key positions.
Jessie Stauffacher, president and CEO of CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance, and Telisa Yancy, chief operating officer of American Family Insurance, will be promoted to top leadership positions reporting directly to president and CEO-elect Bill Westrate, who will succeed retiring CEO Jack Salzwedelon Jan. 1, 2022.
Bill Westrate
Stauffacher will serve in the new position of exclusive and independent agency president. Stauffacher’s new role brings together oversight of sales and products through American Family exclusive agency owners as well as Main Street America products sold through independent insurance agents.