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of MILWAUKEE In this special section, Milwaukee Magazine introduces you to the people who endeavor for the success of their company, as well as for the city at large. Read about them here, then seek out their services. These individuals represent the best of the best, which is why we deem them the Faces of Milwaukee.

By Everett Sullivan Photos by Linda SmallPage, Boutique Photographer Special thanks to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphony Center for allowing us to use their beautiful space to shoot this Faces of Milwaukee section.

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of MILWAUKEE In this special section, Milwaukee Magazine introduces you to the people who endeavor for the success of their company, as well as for the city at large. Read about them here, then seek out their services. These individuals represent the best of the best, which is why we deem them the Faces of Milwaukee.

By Everett Sullivan Photos by Linda SmallPage, Boutique Photographer Special thanks to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphony Center for allowing us to use their beautiful space to shoot this Faces of Milwaukee section.

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PEG CUMBIE Design & Sales Consultant

KATIE ACKERMAN Design & Sales Consultant

JEFF RATHSACK Senior Project Manager

JIM RATKOWSKI Custom Area Rug Fabricator

Designer Flooring FLOOR360

FLOOR360 was recently chosen to supply and install the flooring inside the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s new home at the Bradley Symphony Center. Jim Ratkowski, the in-house carpet fabricator, crafted special finishing touches that only the FLOOR360 team has the know-how to complete, including matching the theater stairway carpet to the overall project aesthetic and meeting the precise specifications of the project’s architects and designers.

FLOOR360’s seasoned experts bring the same skill and design enthusiasm to all projects for their residential and commercial clients in the Milwaukee area. Peg Cumbie, Jeff Rathsack and Katie Ackerman guide architects, interior designers and homeowners from inspiration to installation in a hassle-free process. Thanks to the cumulative talent of the team, FLOOR360 now installs more floors in more new homes than any other flooring company in Wisconsin.

Design is our difference.

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Inclusion in Milwaukee Real Estate

Angelique Cruz, EXP Realty Over one week, Angelique Cruz could be closing on a West Allis house for a 23-year-old, first-time buyer, finding a young family a dream home they didn’t think they could afford in Wauwatosa, or helping a 65-year-old woman downsize to a Port Washington condo.

“I’ve worked with people from all different cultural backgrounds, walks of life and age groups,” says Cruz, a real estate agent with EXP Realty. “I’m able to listen to their needs and use that information to help them find the home that best suits them.”

With Milwaukee real estate at record low inventory levels, Cruz says sellers are in a great position. And when buying a new home, she stresses the importance of industry connections and experience to find good deals in hot markets. “The most rewarding part of my job is getting my clients to the closing table.”

Cruz starts by consulting with her client, understanding exactly what their needs are and seeing how she can make that happen.

From there, she maintains continuity of service, walking her clients through the many steps that go into selling and buying a home, while also working to edge out the competition when it comes time to make an offer.

ANGELIQUE CRUZ Real Estate Agent

“Everyone deserves to live the best life possible, and if I can help you achieve that by purchasing a home, I want to do that.”

EXP Realty 342 N. Water St., Milwaukee ∙ 414-208-9541 angeliquecruz.exprealty.com

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AUREAL OJEDA Owner and Founder

MORELLO KING Vice President

Sustainability Through Tea Outwoken Tea

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Outwoken Tea was founded on the summit of a mountain of trash. Aureal Ojeda was working as a construction worker at the landfill when her truck got stuck in the mud. While she waited for help, Aureal found herself knee-deep in trash, watching seagulls foraging for food and choking on bottle caps.

“Inspiration struck me, literally,” Aureal said. “As I watched animals and our earth suffer, a plastic bag crashed into my face. This motivated me to create a zero-waste company that could eliminate the need for plastics and improve our presence in this world.”

Aureal decided that her business would do everything in its power to support families, improve the environment, and promote green ideals. She launched Outwoken Tea in June of 2020, sourcing a niche selection of tea from small farms in developing countries, creating circular economic growth. Her packaging is home compostable, plantable, high post-consumer use, and uses algae ink. Additionally, for every purchase of tea from Outwoken Tea, one tree is planted to help with reforestation.

Over the past year Outwoken Tea has grown to be an amazing representation of sustainability in Milwaukee, one cup at a time.

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MELINDA WILKE CFP®, WMCP®, RICP® CLU®, ChFC®, CLF® Wealth Management Advisor/Founder

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Financial Planning Wilke Wealth & Investment Planning Retirement • Investments • Protection • Estate • Family 5307 S. 92nd St., Ste 128, Hales Corners, 414-856-3060 wilkewealth@nm.com wilkewealth.com

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(left to right) CASSIDY SANCHEZ, Marketing Intern • MOLLY WOLF, Growth & Marketing Associate • PAM SCHEPPELE, Strategy Manager • ANNA FABIANI, Client Service Associate MELINDA WILKE, Wealth Management Advisor and Founder • BETH SCHUMACHER, Portfolio Advisor • RENEE PREIS, Director of Operations

Wilke Wealth & Investment Planning is a national practice specializing in physicians, medical professionals, business exectutives, and their families by helping execute their goals and dreams through fee based financial planning.

Wilke Wealth’s mission is to build custom personalized financial plans and wealth management strategies.

Many people look back at their lives with regret, not for the things they have done, but for the things they have left undone.

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Melinda Wilke uses Wilke Wealth and Investment Planning as a marketing name for doing business as representatives of Northwestern Mutual. Wilke Wealth and Investment Planning is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, insurance agency or federal savings bank. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM) (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Melinda Wilke, is an Insurance Agent of NM and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, (long-term care insurance), a subsidiary of NM. Investment advisory services provided as an Advisor of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company®, (NMWMC) Milwaukee, WI, a subsidiary of NM and a federal savings bank. Investment brokerage services provided as a Registered Representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and member FINRA (www.finra.org) and SIPC (www.sipc.org).

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(left to right) DOUG CARLSON, Executive Vice President • TOM ZUERN, President

The Lumber Industry Zuern Building Products and Design Center

Zuern Building Products and Design Center traces its history back to 1953, when Louis and Irene Zuern bought a small lumberyard in Allenton, Wisconsin and started up shop with only five employees.

In the six decades since, Zuern has expanded to well over 200 team members operating four full-line lumberyards, two design centers and a corporate & distribution center, making it one of the largest independent lumber and building material suppliers in Wisconsin.

And it’s remained family-owned and -operated the whole time, with the third generation of Zuern’s actively leading the company.

Zuern supplies a full line of building materials to professional builders,

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remodelers and homeowners. The lumber market isn’t the only thing that has changed this year at Zuern. Tom Zuern has recently taken the role of President, and the company welcomed Doug Carlson as the new Executive Vice President. Most recently, Zuern was recognized on a national level as Dealer of the Year by Lumber and Building Materials Journal. With 68 years of service behind the company, Zuern continues to expand and build on a legacy of excellence.

Zuern Building Products and Design Center Allenton | Cedarburg | Delafield | Franklin | Madison | Slinger | Watertown zuerns.com

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(left to right) DR. KATELYN GRUSECKI, PSY.D. • MEGAN ANDERSON, LPC • LISA HILLARY, LCSW • DAWN GIORNO, LCSW

Therapy...Modern, Relatable and Holistic Hillary Counseling

For nearly two decades, Lisa Hillary has studied the ways people think and behave. As both a psychotherapist and the owner of Hillary Counseling, Hillary practices holistic therapy that addresses the whole person. “We like to emphasize a ‘positive psychology’ approach that suggests mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness but also the existence of life satisfaction,” says Hillary. “Being mentally healthy is not just about surviving but also thriving.”

The team at Hillary Counseling is a group of highly skilled and relatable professionals who are deeply passionate about the integrity of their work and are dedicated to the well-being of their clients. Hillary Counseling specializes in a modern, relatable and holistic approach to psychotherapy for individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, personal growth, relationship issues and identity development.

Over the past year, where human connection was hard to come by, the Hillary Counseling team decided to take their work outside.

Literally, work became “walk in the park,” or a walk by the “lake” for Milwaukeans. This new service, “Walk and Talk” therapy combines exercise and a possible endorphin boost with the chance to improve mindfulness and awareness, enriching a typical counseling session.

“If you’ve ever wished you could combine a walk by the lake with the breakthroughs of therapy, now’s the time to give it a try,” Hillary says. “Modern mental health is the idea that therapy is for everyone.

It’s something you should utilize regularly before things become too overwhelming.”

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End-of-Life Planning Mark Krause Krause Funeral Homes

A funeral is an event of deep and lasting importance – a time to grieve, gather and celebrate a loved one’s life. Mark Krause and the staff at Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Service are experts at planning and preparing unmatched funeral services. They are nationally recognized for their excellent service and innovative approach. A family business, Krause Funeral Homes has served the metro Milwaukee area since 1933 and currently operates four locations. Krause has been on the forefront of the funeral profession with creative and contemporary approaches to the art of crafting distinct funeral and memorial events. They approach these special moments with care and expertise, whether a family wants a traditional funeral, a reception and banquet, or any other approach to the service. The Krause expert staff customize each event to meet every family’s needs and ensure that it is a meaningful and memorable tribute. Krause Funeral Homes are also experts in cremation services and operate their own facilities to ensure confidence and professional care. The knowledgeable funeral pre-planning team can walk someone through all the funeral options available to them and explain the financial aspects.

With Krause, each funeral is exceptional.

MARK KRAUSE President & CEO

Krause Funeral Homes 90th and Capitol Dr., Milwaukee 70th and Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee 12401 W. National Ave., New Berlin 21600 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield 414-464-4640 krausefuneralhome.com

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(left to right) WILL STALLÉ • MAUREEN STALLÉ • JACKIE SPILLIUS • WHITNEY BORCHARDT • NICHOLE WERESCH • MARTHA OLLA MEGHAN STALLÉ • JENNIFER TIGHE • MAGGIE DRANE • ANNA OLLA • CHARLIE BOLLES • JAMIE JOYNT • SARAH HANSEN (not pictured) Photo Location: THE GEORGE, 429 W. National Ave.

Milwaukee’s Premier Real Estate Group The Stallé Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty

In 2020, homes in Milwaukee sold in only nine days, on average.

With record low inventory and extremely high demand, houses are moving at a rapid clip, often with multiple competitive offers.

“I don’t see this market slowing down anytime soon,” said Maureen Stallé, owner of the Stallé Realty Group.

Stallé started working in Milwaukee real estate in 1996 and in 1998, she and Martha Olla formed the Stallé Realty Group. The 14-person team sold nearly $100 million worth of Milwaukee area real estate in 2020, and according to Milwaukee MLS, it was one of the top five teams in greater Milwaukee that year. Stallé points to her team as the key to their continued success and growth.

“The cohesiveness of our team is absolutely amazing. We pride ourselves on our reputation, that is the key to our success,” said

Stallé. “We work with our clients to create a vision, keep them informed of all details and guide them along the way.”

In such a competitive market, the Stallé Realty Group distinguishes itself by providing a seamless process for each client, from the first meeting, to finally moving into their new home. That includes accurately valuing a property, effectively showing a home, putting together a winning offer, strategically working through the inspection and more.

“We run our team as a family, and we treat our clients like family,” said Stallé. “We are passionate about helping them get into the home and community that they envisioned. That is what motivates us.”

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Innovative Higher Education Carthage College

Don’t just follow best practices. Create them too. That’s the innovative mindset John Swallow has baked into the culture as president of Carthage College. It’s more than an aversion to conformity. Swallow knows higher education needs bold institutions like Carthage to signal others when it’s time to stop zigging and start zagging.

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“What sets our college apart? Our clear-eyed sense of the future.

Our confidence in recognizing opportunities. And our creativity in capitalizing on them,” Swallow says. “We keep our plans shortterm, our thinking responsive, and our teams ready to knock it out of the park.”

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JOHN SWALLOW President

Swallow credits Carthage faculty, staff and students for constantly looking ahead to the next curve. This ongoing evolution is punctuated by big strides. In 2019, the college lowered tuition by 30% and launched The Aspire Program for all students, which connects their interests and values to career paths. In 2020, Carthage joined the Moon Shot for Equity and committed to wipe out equity gaps by 2030. This year, faculty and staff announced a new major in engineering science and a coed varsity esports team. The college even chose a new team name (Go Firebirds!) and redesigned the commencement ceremony to tailor it for individual families.

Swallow takes enormous pride in success stories like 2018 Carthage graduate Erin Magennis. A Milwaukee-based tech founder

and community organizer, her diverse projects range from a cryptocurrency platform to holistic wellness.

The campus location, along Lake Michigan just south of Milwaukee, is a major draw in recruiting. Combined with the spirit of innovation, it facilitates new connections like Bucks President Peter Feigin, who’s helping to keep Carthage’s new sports management graduate track current.

“Carthage is on the move,” Swallow says. “My job is to build the environment, the connections and the resources to support our people. And then the magic happens.”

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Lake Country Living

Pat Bolger Pat Bolger Realty Group Pat Bolger has consistently sold over $40 million worth of real estate – roughly ten times that of the average agent in Wisconsin. Bolger attributes that success, in part, to hard work on behalf of his clients, an insatiable desire to please, and a knack for marketing his homes with professional photography, videography and staging. Bolger sells homes in Lake Country, one of the highest-demand markets in the area, and his listings have gorgeous views, outstanding architecture and charm. His years of experience selling in Lake Country are key to helping clients make major decisions when selling their home or buying a new one. “My clients are my partners,” he says. “After all, it’s their home and their money. We get the job done together. Their success is my success.”

Pat Bolger Realty Group 1061 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc 262-313-8797 patbolger.com

PAT BOLGER Broker/Owner

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(left to right) MARIA STEINGART, Design Consultant • JESSICA FORSTON, Owner • KRISTEN BENTRUP, Executive Assistant • EMILY CLINARD, Design Consultant

Your Favorite Furniture Store Fringe Interior Design & Home Furnishings

The best furniture offers more than just style or quality; it’s an extension of how we spend our time and the things we appreciate most. Quality craftsmanship and smart design are at the center of our favorite spaces. When you visit Fringe Interior Design & Home Furnishings, you will find a variety of furniture, lighting, area rugs and accessories, all with personality as unique as you and options to fit your budget.

in store, and if you don’t see what you’re looking for, the team at Fringe will help you find it! They are there to give full attention to each of your projects and will assist you in confidently creating the home of your dreams–without costly mistakes. A Fringe benefit: design services are complimentary with furniture purchase.

Whether you are updating an existing home or designing a new one, they’ve got you covered!

The showroom lets clients experience both the character and comfort of each piece for themselves, while inspiring the creative process of selection and design. There’s always something new

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Client Satisfaction in Real Estate Jack H. Smith, Shorewest Realtors®

Shorewest Realtor Jack H. Smith has the skill and over 20 years of experience to negotiate on your behalf in a Milwaukee market where houses are selling in just minutes. Buyers, sellers and those relocating to Milwaukee will receive the highest level of customer service from Jack, who takes an individualized approach to his client’s needs.

“I want my clients to know that I’m there for them when they need me and ready to exceed their expectations,” says Jack. “When we work together, you won’t get handed off to a lesser experienced team member. I’m personally with my clients at every step.”

From downtown condos to suburban forever homes, Jack has helped clients in the entire four-county Milwaukee area and consistently been a top sales leader at Shorewest Realtors year after year, with over $425 million in career sales. A native Wisconsinite, Jack takes pride in the care and attention to detail he gives every client and would love to help you.

As many of Jack’s previous clients would say, “Call Jack now!”

Jack H. Smith 414-350-3667, jhsmith@shorewest.com jackhsmith.shorewest.com

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(left to right) MICHELLE MILFORD, HAWS • CLYDE, Good Dog • VICKIE BROWN-GURLEY, Woodlands School • MEGAN MARSZALKOWSKI, HAWS SAVANNAH GRAVES, Woodlands School • JENNY, Good Dog • ANDRES GARCIA, HAWS

Innovative Animal Sheltering Humane Animal Welfare Society

The Humane Animal Welfare Society is no ordinary animal shelter! Both open admission and no-kill, HAWS is dedicated to strengthening the relationship between animals and humans through adoptions and education, making a more compassionate community possible.

Virtual curriculum includes offerings such as Dog Body Language, Training Tips and the No More Bullying program. In-person activities take place at both the shelter and the new HAWS Schallock Center for Animals, and range from clubs and camps with animals to events welcoming all members of the family.

HAWS’ founders believed in the values of empathy, kindness and compassion, and worked to create leaders that care about the welfare of all living things. Today, the HAWS team remains committed to continuing that legacy.

With innovation at every turn, HAWS is the No. 1 resource for pets and their people.

Each year, HAWS engages more than 11,000 future leaders through humane, character-driven youth education and animal interactions.

Humane Animal Welfare Society 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha, 262-542-8851, hawspets.org HAWS Schallock Center for Animals W330 S1205 County Rd. C, Delafield, hawspets.org/schallockcenter

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(left to right) CATHERINE LEE, Director of Childcare • MONICA VAN AKEN, ED.D, Head of School • DAVID SWANSON, Upper Elementary Director SHABNAM SHERGILL, Lower Elementary Directress • ANOMA WIJENAYAKE, Children’s House Directress

Montessori Milwaukee Montessori School

Because children spend most of their waking hours at school, choosing the right place is one of the most consequential decisions parents make. A child’s experience at school significantly affects their entire family’s quality of life.

Milwaukee Montessori School fosters a diverse and inclusive community, with a program that is entirely competency-based.

Montessori students master concepts and skills in their own time, as they construct and coalesce their knowledge.

Even the youngest children are supported in their intrinsic motivation to learn, and they experience agency over their work development.

Delivering a mastery-based program requires a well-trained faculty who see each child as an individual on a path to competence.

At MMS, this foundational belief and exceptional faculty are united with a commitment to democracy and personal freedom, solidarity with those at the periphery of society, and dedication to the well-being of our planet. Ultimately, Montessori’s goal is to educate children to become informed, engaged, ethically minded citizens for the world that they will inherit.

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(left to right) EMILY FEAGLES • AMY PETRUS • ERIN RUSSELL • JACKIE GUANSING • CHARLIE TINDAL

High Performance Homes Tim O’Brien Homes

New Home Sales Professionals Offices in Pewaukee and Madison 262-542-5750 TimOBrienHomes.com

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(left to right) MARY ZASTROW • PETE LANGE • PATRICK O’CONNELL • TONY GAZZANA

The employees of Tim O’Brien Homes are passionate about what they do and strive to achieve a genuine connection with every homeowner in order to build them the home of their dreams. They build every home as if it were their own and stand behind their work. Tim O’Brien Homes’ award-winning designs and eco-friendly features make each new home a sound investment for years to come.

The team of new home sales professionals, building professionals, customer care specialists and interior designers work together with you from the first stages of planning all the way to the day you move in and beyond. They guide you through building your home with expert knowledge and skill. Members of the team have been nationally

recognized for their customer satisfaction and communication skills.

For the past three years, Tim O’Brien Homes received the Housing Innovation Award from the U.S. Department of Energy, which recognizes home builders for leading the way in energy efficiency and indoor air quality. By prioritizing efficiency and high performance in every home they build, Tim O’Brien homes is also in the top 1 percent of builders in the country as a Department of Energy zero energy ready home partner.

Visit TimOBrienHomes.com for more information including virtual tours, home plans and model home locations and hours.

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(left to right) JOSH LANGENOHL, Catering Manager • AMANDA RIDOUT, Director of Sales • DAVID ZAKROCZYMSKI, Director of Operations and Executive Chef

Event Catering Resonance Food Co.

When the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra opened its new hall, the Bradley Symphony Center in the renovated, former Warner Grand Theater, the organization wanted to add an exclusive, upscale catering service. They turned to Levy Restaurants, and the collaboration led to the creation of Resonance Food Co., a brand new catering service at the Bradley Symphony Center.

Chef David Zakroczymski, formerly the executive chef at Fiserv Forum, focuses on upscale Midwestern classics, from braised beef short ribs to New York strip steaks. But Resonance’s offerings are shaped by the events it caters. Resonance incorporates world cuisines and specialties to reflect the event. For private catering

events, like weddings, galas and corporate luncheons, Resonance also offers themed buffet-style tables, such as Wisconsin Supper Club, Little Italy and Southern Hospitality to add variety to an event.

“We have comfort food favorites with an upscale twist and upscale presentation,” says Amanda Ridout, Resonance’s director of sales.

“With David as executive chef, and the backdrop of the Bradley Symphony Center, we’re able to create truly one-of-a-kind events.”

Resonance Food Co. Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee resonancefoodco.com

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(left to right) MICHAEL SADOFF • RONALD SADOFF • BRYAN SADOFF

All-Weather Investing Sadoff Investment Management LLC

Sadoff Investment Management is one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest independent fee-only investment advisory firms.

Founded in 1978, the firm manages over $1.5 billion for clients both locally and nationwide, assisting them through both up and down markets. Downturns are inevitable, so it is important to have a researched and time-tested strategy to identify and respond to these financial storms. Sadoff has no products to sell or commissions to earn, as the firm’s investment managers are fiduciaries for their clients’, acting in their best interests. Protecting your money is as important to them as it is to you. They do not touch

their client’s assets, which are held at a discount brokerage firm.

A client’s investment objectives can be for long-term growth or a balanced portfolio. Sadoff provides constant communication with clients through a newsletter, online portal and mobile app. They enjoy helping their clients make wise financial decisions. Their family is indeed looking out for yours!

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Verette Construction was started in 1969 by founder Cliff Verette.

Over a decade ago, Allen Verette, David Lublin and Rob Redding took over the business, continuing the company’s tradition of providing extraordinary customer service and craftsmanship. Today, the company brings over 150 years of combined experience to repairing foundations on residential and commercial properties across Southeastern Wisconsin. Verette also provides basement excavation services, including increasing the height and square

footage of a basement and supporting additions to a property.

Diagnosing and fixing water and moisture problems is this team’s specialty. In addition, Verette installs egress windows, allowing light to flow into a renovated basement or any other space in your home.

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