Executive Management Team
Kay Frank, Executive Director/Chief Operating OfficerMs. Frank joined the firm in 1986. Today she has responsibility for the day-to-day business operations of the company, and directly oversees all back office and client service functions. In addition, she serves as the President of the firm’s proprietary mutual fund families and has been closely involved in the acquisition and integration of affiliates into the Madison organization. She has been a member of the firm’s Executive Committee since its inception. Ms. Frank received an economics degree with honors from Macalaster College.
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Mike Schlageter, Executive Director/Chief Marketing OfficerMr. Schlageter provides valuable insights in a variety of key areas of the firm. Applying more than 25 years of investment and industry experience, Mr. Schlageter is directly responsible for overseeing all marketing functions of the organization. Mr. Schlageter obtained his business degree from the University of Notre Dame. Mr. Schlageter joined the firm in August 1986, and has been a member of the firm’s Executive Committee since its inception.
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Jay Sekelsky, CFA, Executive Director/Chief Investment OfficerMr. Sekelsky serves as the head of equity investments for Madison and oversees Madison’s investment management teams. He joined Madison Investment Advisors in January 1990 as an Assistant Portfolio Manager. He has over 20 years of Investment Management experience, and he holds a BBA and MBA from the University of Wisconsin and has also earned both the CPA and CFA designations. Mr. Sekelsky has been a member of the firm’s Executive Committee since its inception.
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