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Katie Dean

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As seen in: In Business Madison, HuffPost, WIRED Magazine, The Street, Madison, Wisconsin State Journal, Lexology, Women's Health (Australia), Baytown Sun, Country Now, The Cap Times
Madisonian w/stops in IA & San Francisco. Mom of 2 little dudes.
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Building skills, confidence and careers

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By Katie Dean 
| In Business Madison
The daughter of a plumber, Erika Cleaver has fond memories of visiting job sites as a kid. She learned to attach faucets to sinks, cut pipe, caulk around toilets and add trim to showers for multifamily projects. The work was tangible and rewarding, and she enjoyed the camaraderie.
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Michael Johnson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, dies at 50

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By Katie Dean 
| In Business Madison
Michael Johnson, the beloved, influential leader of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, died on Sunday, the local nonprofit announced. “We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of our President and CEO, Michael Johnson,” the organization said in a statement. “Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and a valued part of our organization and community.
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Standouts of success and service

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By Katie Dean , Brittney Kenaston, Louis Livingston-Garcia 
| In Business Madison
The nominations for 2026’s 40 Under 40 class tallied nearly 200, a record number in the 25 years In Business Madison has recognized and honored the next generation of leaders in Wisconsin’s Capital Region. There were so many exceptional candidates that this year’s class numbers 45. Three outside judges reviewed the nominations and scored the submissions, leading to the final list.
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