US Venture's Human Resources team and CEO John Schmidt received the New North Workplace Excellence Award from Governor Scott Walker and Lisa Raab-Smith at the 11th Annual NEW North Summit. The award recognized US Venture for its progressive, associate-focused culture characterized by leadership training, technology skills advancement, and competitive rewards. Upon receiving the award, CEO John Schmidt praised the HR team's efforts in developing initiatives to invest in associates, which he described as the company's greatest asset.

1. Awarded New North Workplace Excellence Award

2. NEW North Workplace Excellence Winners
Award received by US Venture Human Resources Team and Company President/CEO
From L to R:
Myriah Farrell, Lori Hoersch, Kelly Dakins, Carly Schoenenberger, John Schmidt (Company President/CEO), Lori Karls, and Melanie Simon

3. 11thAnnual NEW North Summit

4. Governor Scott Walker and Lisa Raab-Smith Presented the Prestigious Award
US Venture is described as one of Wisconsin’s best kept employment secrets, described for its progressive associate focused culture, leadership training, technology skills advancement, and competitive reward opportunities

5. US Venture HR Team Celebrates Award
“This Workplace Excellence Award will continue to inspire us to focus on our company’s greatest asset, our Associates. Our Human Resources Team has worked very hard to develop a number of key progressive initiatives to invest in our Associates.”
John Schmidt, Company President and CEO