Grateful For You Conference Resources! 2024 (Day one)

401K Educational Materials & Opportunities

Associated Bank recently provided educational opportunities for staff regarding the transition to Associated Bank for our 401K program. If you’d like to review the presentation again, you can find the power point here.

If you’d prefer to watch a recording of one of the educational sessions, you can watch the recording here.

If you are interested in meeting 1:1 with a 401K- Associated Retirement Services Advisor, we have blocked the following dates: 

  • Tuesday, February 14th

  • Friday, February 17th

  • Thursday, February 23rd

  • Thursday, March 2nd

 These appointments will be set up virtually for your convenience. To sign-up and schedule an appointment, please use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/innovative

 Please note, Associates Retirement Services will lock down the signups one day ahead of time to avoid changes in the last 24 hours, and to give them time to send the virtual invites out. Employees will receive an invite sometime in the 24 hours before their meeting is scheduled to occur, sometimes even on the same day.

CEO Announcement

Introducing Michael Schwartz!

Following a comprehensive search by ISI’s Board of Directors, we are delighted to welcome Michael Schwartz as our new CEO.

Michael has an outstanding background and track record of success in leading client-focused services in not-for-profit organizations. But, most importantly, he lives and breathes our mission.

Through the past 6 years, Michael has been the Executive Director for the Oral Health Partnership. Under his leadership, OHP has grown from 3 to 5 clinics and annually serves 11,000 kids in need of dental services. In his personal life, Michael and his spouse are foster parents to two children, ages 2 and 4. He also has a special guardian relationship with a young man who has developmental disabilities. As he prepares to join the ISI team, Michael said, "I am most looking forward to getting to know the team and our clients around the state. I've worked or been friends with people with disabilities most of my life, and I am really passionate about this population. ISI is a strong organization with people who care, and I feel lucky to be joining the team to do what I love!"

Michael will be joining us in mid- January. His start date will allow a period of overlap with Melissa Michel, which will allow for a smooth transition in leadership. ISI's Board of Directors truly appreciates Melissa’s help and support during this transition, and we continue to hold her in our highest esteem. Once Michael is officially on-board, please take a moment to greet Michael and get to know our new executive leader.

ISI's future is bright.

William Laakso

Innovative Services, Inc.—Board Chairman