Live in Beloit
CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY
Beloit is known for many things – dining, shopping, and recreation, to name a few. Beloit also is a city to turn to when it comes to the best in healthcare. With 1,600 employees, including a strong team of experienced physicians, Beloit Health System is the largest employer in Beloit, and many of the organization’s staff call Beloit home.
“Physicians who have decided to join the health system are some of the most highly trained in the country. They have a passion for quality care and possess a personal touch,” says Tim McKevett, President and CEO, who lives in Beloit and has been with the organization for more than 30 years. “Being in the Beloit community allows them to treat their neighbors. That’s what makes it special.”
Two of Beloit Health System’s 140 staff physicians and providers, Dr. Michal Gutowski and Dr. Melissa Amberger, have shared about their experience in choosing to work or live in Beloit.
Read Dr. Gutowski’s & Dr. Amberger’s Story
BELOIT IS A SPECIAL PLACE
Christa Story never thought she’d move back to her hometown, but Beloit is a special place that is ideal for both family and career.
Story came to Beloit in 2016 as curator of the Wright Museum of Art, one of Beloit’s crown jewels. In 1930, the college partnered with the city of Beloit to fund the construction of the
Wright Museum. Since then, the museum has undergone several renovations over the years.
The Wright Museum is home to approximately 6,000 objects, ranging from ancient Roman glass to contemporary works in paint and print. Although it’s mostly made up of European and American works, it also houses strong collections in Asian decorative arts, icons, and modern prints from around the world.
Prior to coming to Beloit, Story worked at the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Emile H. Mathis II Gallery (UWM). She earned her master’s in art history and curatorial studies at UW-Milwaukee.
THIS IS MY HOME
Donna Sykora moved to Beloit for a new position and what she found here in southern Wisconsin was so much more.
Donna is key account manager for Alliant Energy. In her role, she manages large industrial customers in the Beloit area. In addition, she represents the company on a number of local boards such as the Beloit Chamber of Commerce, Blackhawk Technical College Foundation Board and United Way Blackhawk Region.
While taking care of her customers is the top priority, Donna also knows the importance of rolling up her sleeves and getting involved in the Beloit community.
“It’s vital to be part of the community,” says Donna, a Chippewa Falls, Wis. native, who moved to Beloit from Michigan. “I’m fortunate to work for an organization like Alliant Energy, which is committed to the community it serves. They not only encourage employees to get involved, they support it. That’s not always the case with some companies.” The Alliant Energy Foundation has a volunteer program that credits employees for hours worked in support of a nonprofit organization. At the end of each year, the employee receives a check, up to $400 for 200 or more hours of work, to present to that organization.