Meet the next (fourth!) generation at PROSOCO
After 12 years in different roles at PROSOCO, Jake Boyer will become President of the family-owned company.
Most family-owned businesses don’t make it to the second generation, let alone the third or fourth. According to recent data, only 3% of familyowned businesses make it to the fourth generation. We like to think that means we’re doing something right.
We are elated to announce that, after months of strategic succession planning, a member of the fourth generation of the Boyer Family, Jake Boyer, has accepted the role of President of PROSOCO, taking the place of long-time employee Kevin Sigourney.
University of Kansas Professor Emeritus Makes Major Gift to Peaslee Tech
Peaslee Tech Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kevin Kelley, announced today a gift of $100,000 from Robert & Lois Hanzlik for an endowed scholarship at the Douglas County Community Foundation.
“This wonderful gift serves as the foundation and catalyst to build an endowment at Peaslee Tech that will ensure we are training Douglas
County residents in high skilled, high income careers for generations to come,” said Kelley.
Bob then joined the faculty of the Medicinal Chemistry Department at KU in 1971, a position he held for 49 years until he retired in 2020. As Bob’s career in teaching and research grew Lois supported him by running their household while gardening avidly and recording books on tape for Audio Reader, the latter affording her anenjoyable 32-year career as a volunteer.
For contributions to help grow the Peaslee Tech endowment, please call Kevin Kelley, 785-856-1801, ext. 101. Peaslee Tech is a not-forprofit organization.
Truity Credit Union OPENS New Campus Branch
This location represents the first branch built from the ground up by Truity in the Lawrence market since 1994 and is designed to expand access to full-service banking for KU students, faculty, alumni and Lawrence residents. The branch features a modern banking lobby, Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), and extended access through drive-thru services.
“We’re proud to grow alongside the KU community,” said Aaron Beldner, President and CEO of Truity Credit Union. “This new Campus Branch allows us to better serve our members and expand access to financial tools and education for students and the greater Lawrence area.”
Truity Credit Union is the official credit union of the KU Alumni Association. Through this partnership, Truity supports initiatives such as the Jayhawk Career Network and the Student Alumni Network, helping current students and alumni prepare for successful financial futures.
Jefferson’s Restaurant Announces Inaugural “Teacher of the Year” Winner
The Jefferson’s of Lawrence is pleased to announce that Kathryn Brooks has been named the first-ever Jefferson’s Lawrence Teacher of the Year! Brooks has been a teacher for two years, and currently teaches science at West Middle School.
Brooks was chosen from a highly competitive pool of nominations submitted by students and community members. The contest, launched in honor of National Teachers’ Day–aims to recognize one of Lawrence’s many deserving educators. Jefferson’s selected Brooks as the Lawrence Teacher of the Year for her passion for science, ability to spark curiosity in her students, and her kindheartedness.
SCOTT R. SOLOMON, CRPC™ Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor for 2019-2024
Scott R. Solomon, CRPC ™ has been names a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor for 2019-2024. This honor is awarded to advisors who provide clients with a high-quality experience and lead the way in the industry.
AMERICORPS TERMINATIONS
ing nearly $400 million, impacting over 32,000 members addressing unmet needs in our communities with the claim they “no longer effectuates agency priorities.”
KANSAS: AmeriCorps funding in the state is overseen by the State Service Commission which consists of bipartisan Governor-appointed commissioners to ensure the funding goes toward state and local priorities.
