The Leadership Collective

06/01/2026

Check out Sarah McLean's feature!

Meet Sarah Mclean with Realty Executives Premier– Our residential real estate feature in The Leadership Collective. Sarah has been a realtor for 9 years, and purchased Realty Executives Premier 5 years ago. She runs the office with a group of agents, while helping customers with their real estate ...

05/29/2026

Welcome to The Leadership Collective — Sarah Jane Ahrens, representing the vintage home décor and creative retail industry through Love & Dirt Roads.

Inspired by the family farm and barn of her grandparents in rural Minnesota, Sarah created Love & Dirt Roads as a way to carry those memories forward and share them with others. What began as a love for farmhouse style, vintage finds, and meaningful spaces grew into a small business rooted in nostalgia, creativity, and home.
Through her shop and booth spaces at the Best of Janesville and Best of Beloit Vintage Malls, Sarah brings together pieces that feel warm, lived-in, and full of story. For her, it’s never just about décor — it’s about the feeling of home, family traditions, and the memories tied to the places that shape us.

Outside of business, Sarah continues to find inspiration in simple living, meaningful connection, and the beauty found down old dirt roads.

05/14/2026

Welcome to The Leadership Collective, Paquita Reddish!

Paquita is a transformational speaker, author, and strategic coach known as The Divine Solutionist, a bold voice intertwining purpose, power, and ex*****on. Through her signature framework, The Dominion Strategy, she equips entrepreneurs to reclaim their authority, align with purpose, and execute with discipline to build sustainable, legacy-driven businesses.

She is the author of Anointed Through the Ashes, and a contributing author in the Amazon #1 Best Selling anthology When Everything Changed, I Became Myself, part of the WHEN Stories movement. Her signature keynote, Refined by Fire: A Journey of Faith, Healing, and Purpose, has been delivered on stages including Yo Quiero Dinero and YWCA Until Justice Is….

Paquita is also the host of Boss Chick Testimonies, a podcast centered on faith, business, and bold conversations, and serves as Executive Director of The VLM Legacy Foundation.

In her spare time, Paquita can be found spending time with her three children, at church, or enjoying music and dancing.

Thank you, Paquita, for participating in The Leadership Collective.

05/06/2026

Welcome to The Leadership Collective — Kevin Bush, representing the luxury corporate and extended stay housing industry through Boomerang Home Rentals.

Kevin runs Boomerang Home Rentals and has spent the last 12 years creating high-quality housing solutions in the greater Janesville area. Recognizing that Janesville lacked comfortable, reliable options for business professionals, executives, and families needing more than a hotel stay, he built a business focused on fully furnished and traditional rental homes designed for both short- and long-term living.
Through Boomerang Home Rentals, commercial investing, and KRS Investments, Kevin provides spaces that are safe, well-maintained, and dependable—places people can truly feel at home.
Outside of business, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, along with golf, CrossFit, bass fishing, hunting, and traveling to Florida with family.
Thank you for your participation, Kevin!

04/29/2026

Welcome to The Leadership Collective — Marshall with Impulse Printing & Promotions, representing the printing and promotions industry.

Dave has spent his entire adult life in printing, building a career rooted in both craftsmanship and business leadership. Before opening his own company, he worked in every aspect of the industry—from assembling film for plates and graphic design to producing color scans, running presses, and making plates. That hands-on experience gave him a unique perspective and the foundation to successfully grow his business for nearly 30 years.

As owner of Impulse Printing & Promotions, Dave oversees purchasing, production, brand development, and daily operations while continuing to build strong client relationships and exceed customer expectations. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, travel, digital art, and spending time with family and friends.

Thank you, Dave, for your participation and commitment to serving our community with high quality work.

04/20/2026

Leadership collective photoshoots are well underway! We are loving seeing participants join in on this years’ collective.

Not only are they receiving high end images for their marketing, but they are also celebrating their leadership within our amazing community.

Who qualifies for the Leadership Collective?!

Well if you live or operate business in Rock County AND
-you own a business
-hold a leadership position within a larger organization
-or are a leader of a nonprofit organization

you are a candidate to be involved in this project. It is industry exclusive (only one participant represents each industry).

The leadership collective is all about connecting, collaborating, promoting, recognizing, and supporting our local leaders.

Check out the featured post for all of the details on the leadership collective!

04/13/2026

Getting the blog posts going for our website!
Check out Brady Boland

Meet Brady Boland– our first feature for The Leadership Collective of 2026. Brady is the owner of Rooster Roofing, serving Janesville and surrounding areas. Brady, a Janesville native, started his career journey with simple neighborhood jobs. He grew through hands-on roles at local businesses like...

04/10/2026

Welcome to The Leadership Collective — David Warren representing the community service industry through the Janesville Noon Rotary Club.

Dave has been a dedicated member of the Janesville Noon Rotary Club for over 25 years, part of a global network through Rotary International focused on service, connection, and goodwill. Locally, the club meets every Monday at noon at Rotary Botanical Gardens.

A former owner of Dave’s Ace Hardware in Milton and Evansville, Dave has spent decades serving his community. He’s volunteered as an EMT, served as a municipal judge, and helped launch Kids Against Hunger in Rock County—providing over 10 million meals worldwide since 2008.

Outside of service, Dave enjoys traveling with his wife Lori, spending time with their adult daughter, cooking, and exploring Wisconsin supper clubs. A former pilot, he brings that same sense of curiosity and adventure into this season of life.

Thank you, Dave, for your continued impact and for being a part of The Leadership Collective.

You can find more information about the Janesville Noon Rotary Club at
https://www.facebook.com/janesvillenoonrotary/

https://rotary6250.org/clubinfo/janesville-noon

03/31/2026

Welcome to The Leadership Collective - Ronni Hill at The Hill Agency

Ronni’s path into insurance wasn’t traditional. After a shoulder injury ended her career in healthcare, she changed directions. She became licensed in property and casualty, and not long after, stepped into the world of Medicare. When the chance came to lead, Ronni took it—and today, she leads a growing team of six.

Through The Hill Agency, Ronni serves clients across Wisconsin and beyond, with a strong focus on Southern Wisconsin. But for her, this work is about more than policies—it’s about people. She is deeply passionate about education, regularly hosting Medicare workshops to help seniors navigate what can often feel overwhelming.

Born and raised in locally, Ronni is a proud small business owner, wife to her high school sweetheart, and mom to an almost 20-year-old daughter. She enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and continuing to build a business rooted in service and connection.

Leadership, to Ronni, looks like stepping up when life changes your path—and using it as an opportunity to lead others forward.