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James Brandenburg, Director of Taxation, Sikich

Jim Brandenburg, CPA, MST, is a director with extensive experience and knowledge in corporate and partnership tax law, mergers and acquisitions, and tax legislation. His expertise includes working with owners of closely held businesses to identify tax planning opportunities and assist them in implementing these strategies. Jim assists clients in areas such as: • Tax planning and reporting for manufacturers, distributors and contractors • International tax consulting and compliance • Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) planning • LIFO inventory planning, analysis and implementation • Interest charge DISCs planning, analysis and reporting • Tax controversies including IRS and state tax notices and audits • Foreign bank and investment account reporting and compliance • Health care surtax on net investment income planning, analysis and reporting

SERVICE AREAS • Tax Planning • Construction Services • Manufacturing and Distribution Services • Automotive Dealership Services • Health Care Services • Research Tax Credit Analysis and Planning

AFFILIATIONS • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants • Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member, Past Committee Chair, Federal Tax Committee

EDUCATION • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Accounting, University of Wisconsin – Madison • Master’s Degree in Taxation, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Jason Glisczynski, Managing Partner, Silvertree, LLC.

Jason Glisczynski, CPWA®, CFP®, is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Silvertree, a private wealth advisory firm focused on delivering clarity, confidence, and tax-efficient strategies to executives and business owners in manufacturing. With over two decades of experience across financial planning, tax mitigation, and strategic advisory, Jason specializes in helping senior financial leaders—particularly in manufacturing and professional services—solve complex challenges that go beyond the numbers. A Certified Private Wealth Advisor® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Jason brings a systems-oriented approach to scaling operations, managing team capacity, and improving profitability within finance departments and advisory teams. He is a recognized speaker for WICPA and a frequent contributor to thought leadership publications on leadership burnout, tax strategy, and organizational efficiency. Jason also serves on multiple nonprofit finance committees and draws from his own experience as a high-net-worth individual and business owner to offer actionable insight. His mission is simple: to help professionals move from overworked and reactive to empowered and strategic—without sacrificing wellbeing, growth, or integrity.

Shelly Dretzka, Owner, AHRrow

After 25 years on the “inside” of HR—navigating everything from high-stakes employee relations to building performance cultures—I took the leap during the pandemic to launch aHRrow, a people-first HR consulting firm for small businesses with less than 100 employees. Bringing multiple decades of HR experience, positivity, and energy, I partner with leaders who are ready to grow, delegate, or simply step away from daily HR headaches. At aHRrow, we specialize in streamlining all things HR, from resolving employee conflicts and shaping talent strategies to building practical, results-driven performance frameworks. Our collaborative and proactive approach ensures your company’s culture, priorities, compliance and budget stay at the forefront—so your HR works for you, not the other way around. In the free time I’ve created for myself through entrepreneurial spirit and an empty nest, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two adult sons, daughter-in-law, and friends— usually outdoors at our cabin in Black River Falls, fishing, kayaking, UTVing, or out on the golf course working on my consistently inconsistent game.