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Rosemary Simon-Kazik | Insurance Director

Rosemary Simon Kazik, I am the Insurance Director for MITW, a position I held previously from 2011-2018. I returned to the Tribe as a consultant in 2024 and full time in 2025. I have an Associate Degree in Real Estate and Accounting from Fox Valley Technical College, a Bachelor’s Degree from Lakeland College in Business Administration and Marketing and a Master’s In Business Administration from University of Phoenix. My entire career has been spent in the Insurance and Human Resource Fields, areas I love as it allows me to work directly with people and to help make a difference in their lives. My husband, Mark and I, live on a farmette with our ever changing number of rescued dogs and cats and enjoy spending time with our 6 grandchildren. Contact Information: ·Email: rsimonkazik@mitw.org ·Work Phone: (715) 799-5188

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Ashley White | Benefits Administrator

Posoh, My Name is Ashley White. I am the Benefits Administrator for all MITW Workforce in the Insurance Department. I also have been within the Insurance Department since July 2023 and have been with the tribe since 2014. I have earned my Associate Degree of Arts & Science at the College of Menominee Nation in 2024. I am a Mother, a Wife and I am an enrolled member of the Menominee Nation. Contact Information: ·Email: awhite@mitw.org ·Phone: (715) 799- 5144

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David Kitson Jr. | Property, Claims, and Leave Specialist

Posoh! (Hello!) My name is David Kitson Jr. I am the Property, Claims, and Leave Specialist in the Insurance Department. I am 33 years old and enrolled in the Menominee Indian Tribe of WI. I live in Shawano, WI with my boyfriend Brandon and our German Shepherd, Sonshine. I graduated from NWTC in Spring 2018 with my Associate Degree in Human Resources, and then from CMN in Spring 2022 with my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. I plan on returning to finish up as I am only a few credits away from my Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. I always dreamed of bringing my education back to my hometown community and it is nice to be a part of a great team! Waewaenen. (Thank you.) Contact Information: ·Email: dkitson@mitw.org ·Phone: (715) 799 - 5182

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Madisyn Ludvigson | Benefits Administrator

Hello, My name is Madisyn Rosenberg. I am the Benefits Administrator for MCR, MTE, CMN, and WRDC. I live in Shawano with my husband, Nate, and our dog, Bella. Prior to starting with MITW in 2023, I had obtained two Bachelor Degrees in Human Resources and Business Management, from UW-Oshkosh. After that, I continued my education at UW-Oshkosh and obtained my Master Degree in Business Administration. I have always viewed myself as a life learner and plan to continue my education (after a short break)! In my free time, I enjoy reading books, doing puzzles, spending time with family and friends, and staying active. My husband and I also like to travel! We plan as many trips and vacations as possible. I have been to 43 states and would love to see all 50. Another fun fact about myself is I served 6 years in the US military. Contact Information: ·Email: mludvigsen@mitw.org ·Phone: (715) 799 -7091 My time with MITW has been great and the insurance team is here to support employees in any way!

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Stevie Grignon, GSP. | Occupational Health, Wellness, and Safety (OHWS) Specialist

Posoh (Hello), My name is Stevie. I am the Occupational Health, Wellness, and Safety Specialist for the MITW Insurance Department. My main focus is to educate, create, and assist in all Health, Wellness, and Safety fields. I have worked in many roles including a forest inventory tech with MTE, Safety Specialist with Amazon, and Strategic Planning assistant temp with the MITW Administration Department. I will be assisting with risk management, risk analysis, regulatory, and risk data work for all MITW Workforce departments. I am a proud enrolled member of the Menominee Nation and a blessed mother of twin boys. On my off time I love to read, outdoor hike, forage for plants, and fish. I always look forward to participating in community events and traditional season community events. Now that I am in my older years I prefer to jam to country music, punk, and classic rock. Contact Information: ·Email: slchaffin@mitw.org ·Phone: (715) 799 - 5080