Tim Metcalfe

President & Co-Owner
Metcalfe Markets

Metcalfe’s is a two store grocery chain rich in tradition, with stores in Madison and Wauwatosa, WI. Tim is a fourth generation grocer who took over the reins of the family business in 2000 from his father, Tom, who was also the long time Mayor of Monona. The family business was actually started by Tom’s grandfather in Butler, WI as a food co-op in 1917. Tom was also the creator of the World’s Largest Brat Fest, which has become a true Madison institution. Tim and his brother, Kevin, continue the family tradition of producing Brat Fest every Memorial Day Weekend. Each year Madisonians attempt to break their own Brat eating world record. Since its inception, Brat Fest has raised over $850,000 for local groups and charities that help staff the event.

For almost a century, Metcalfe’s has been known for its outstanding customer service and community involvement, Tim has carried on and built upon these traditions, constantly raising the bar with an emphasis on specialty products and outstanding quality in  meat, seafood and produce.

Tim is consistently ahead of his peers on issues of both environmental and economic sustainability. Recently recognized by the EPA as a Green Power Leader, Metcalfe’s is proud to be 100% green powered. Tim’s stores have taken a true leadership role in seeking out and promoting locally produced and sourced bakery, meat, cheese and produce. Metcalfe’s innovation of their “Food Miles” program has been nationally recognized for its unique and creative way of identifying local items throughout the store.

Tim has won countless awards, most recently he was recognized by Madison Magazine as the 2009 Best of Business Winner and The National Grocers Association Creative Choice Award Winner for Metcalfe’s Food Miles Program, numerous local and national design awards, and was recognized as the 2006 Family Business of the year. Tim currently serves on the Advisory Board of the American Family Children’s Hospital and Executive committee of The Wisconsin Grocers Association. Tim has two college-age girls and is recently engaged. 

Bryan Chan

President and Founder
SupraNet Communications, Inc.

Bryan Chan is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area but is 20+ year resident of Madison.  He is the president and founder of SupraNet Communications, Inc. (1994) and B2B Holdings (2004).  In 2008 SupraNet Communications was the recipient of The Dane County Small Business Award.

Bryan serves on several local non-profit boards including the United Way AVD CST Board, the AidMatrix Governors Advisor Board, and the High Tech Happy Hour Board of Directors. Bryan is also the 2009 Board Treasurer of Big Brother Big Sisters of Dane County. Bryan is also a member of Downtown Rotary, Downtown Madison, Inc., the Middleton Chamber of Commerce and Dane Buy Local.  Bryan is also a volunteer speaker for the UW Small Business Development Center and Madison Magnet.

In his spare time Bryan enjoys cooking, gardening and travelling. His personal goal is to someday visit all the U.S. National Parks.

Elaine Beaubien

Professor
Edgewood College

Elaine Estervig Beaubien of Management Training Seminars has been training professionals in management and leadership skills since 1976, lending her wit and wisdom to audiences large and small.  From Toronto to Rio De Janeiro, from Baden-Baden, Germany to Phoenix, Arizona, Elaine has traveled to instruct and inspire; to educate and entertain; to teach and train.  Elaine’s experience, knowledge and academic credentials give her training credibility while her superb presentation skills and charisma keep her audience mesmerized and motivated.

Andy Wallman

Owner/President
Knupp & Watson

Andy Wallman is President of Knupp & Watson, a 23 year-old strategic communications firm based in Madison. Last August, Andy bought the company from Jan Watson, and Ted Knupp, who has become chairman. He started his career in 1989 after Ted saw him perform improv comedy in ComedySportz.

Andy's worked at a few other agencies in Detroit and Madison, and has helped brands like Big Boy, Pepsi, Lava Lamp, DISH Network, and his beloved Green Bay Packers.