Madison chapter launched Sept. 8.

FEI's newest chapter is in Madison, Wis., having been officially chartered in a vote by FEI's Board of Directors on Sept. 8.

FEI President and CEO Colleen Cunningham, who went to Madison the following week for an opening reception at the Madison Club, told the members: "You can take great pride this evening as you look around this room--in your commitment to the financial profession and your allegiance to FEI. As you know, a core group of dedicated members in Madison have worked diligently over the past few months to recruit prospective members and assist with the creation of this great chapter."

Kenneth Minor, CFO of Sonic Foundry and the chapter's new president, noted in remarks that planning for the new chapter had started about a year ago. He called the Madison area "vibrant and growing" and noted that the "business flavor" was different from other communities nearby.

The roster of officers for the new chapter are Minor, president; Ronald Kral, Partner in Candela Solutions LLC, vice president; Daniel J. Bullock, CFO of Wood Communications Group, secretary; and Joseph Carpenter of Network Engineering Technologies, treasurer. In addition, three other directors were named to head specific areas: Tom Golden is chairman of programs; Mark Kuna is chair of sponsorship and Jay Edwards is chair of membership.