New Members
TBF welcomes Merri Oxley, president of The Communication Team (TCT). TCT provides a range of creative services and project management support to businesses, non-profits, trade associations and other organizations. Merri has recently moved back to Madison after living on the east coast for 25 years. Merri is looking forward to the business development opportunities and fellowship of The Business Forum. Her consulting and management experience will benefit the ATHENA Committee.

Welcome to Sarah Oehrlein of Think Ink & Design, a graphic design and print business. Sarah handles customer relations and assists with design projects. She is enthusiastic about contributing her ideas and bringing a fresh perspective to TBF and she looks forward to building lasting relationships. Sarah will serve on the ATHENA Committee.

We welcome Carolyn Peckham, owner of Smooth Transitions, LLC. Carolyn's firm provides conflict resolution, facilitation and planning services to businesses, communities and labor organizations. She is referred by Barb Waters. Carolyn would like to support and encourage women returning to school and will enjoy learning more about business issues. Her planning and organizational skills will benefit the Program Committee.



Member News
BJ Pfeiffer and her company, Enterprise Solutions Technology Group, were spotlighted in the June issue of In Business magazine. The article focuses on the Best in Business Award that BJ's firm received.

And news of two former TBF members -

Cheryl Porior-Mayhew, formerly of the UW Alumni Association, is launching a new career in direct marketing. She is Vice President of Ovation Marketing, which is headquartered in LaCrosse. Cheryl will establish the Madison office.

Elizabeth McMillion and her husband, Todd, are expecting their first baby in October. She is looking forward to being a full-time mom.