American Heart Association Announces Ken Riesch as 2008 Washington County Heart Walk Chair
August 31, 2007
The American Heart Association is pleased to announce Ken Riesch, President and CEO of R&R Insurance Services, Inc. as the 2008 Washington County Heart Walk Chair which will be held on May 3, 2008 at the Fair Park in West Bend, Wisconsin. Ken is nationally recognized as a progressive leader dedicated to community outreach. With Ken’s strong leadership and innovative creativity he has set a $300,000 goal for the 2008 walk.
Greg Banaszynski, CEO of SynergyHealth and 2007 Heart Walk Chair, brought the walk just over $201,000! Ken looks forward to the challenge of continuing the success of fighting the #1 and #3 killers, cardiovascular disease and stroke!
R&R Insurance Services, Inc., headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has grown to be one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the Midwest. Ken is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation, West Bend Mutual Insurance, Waukesha Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Waukesha State Bank. R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has six locations throughout southeastern Wisconsin including West Bend, Menomonee Falls, Hartford, Beaver Dam and Fort Atkinson.
The American Heart Association is looking forward to a great partnership with Ken Riesch and R&R Insurance Services along with the strong local partners that will be joining Ken on his Executive Leadership team to bring the 2008 Washington County Heart Walk to a new level.
Thank you to our cause START! and Heart Walk Sponsors R&R Insurance and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company for committing to the health and wellness of the Washington County Community. SynergyHealth is also sponsoring the Survivorship area at the 2008 Heart Walk and helping spread heart wellness education within the community.
Information and questions regarding the 2008 Washington County Heart Walk can be directed to The American Heart Association - Laura Giesenschlag, Corporate Events Director, at 414-227-1451. For additional information visit www.americanheart.org.