USDA Rural Development Wisconsin State Director, Stan Gruszynski, announced the selection of Mill View Apartments, Kiel, as recipient of USDA Rural Development’s Award of Excellence, recognizing their success and dedication to providing affordable housing to the residents of rural Wisconsin.

The citation from Gruszynski reads, “In recognition of your dedication and commitment to providing safe, affordable housing to residents of rural Wisconsin. Your contribution creates a valued asset and is a testament to community pride.”

Key individuals gathered following the presentation of the 2011 USDA Rural Development Award of Excellence to Mill View Apartments in Kiel June 29. From left are Kelly Edwards, Oakbrook Corporation Vice President of Operations; Dean Bornemann, Oakbrook Corporation Area Property Manager for Mill View Apartments; Scott Koegler, USDA Rural Development Area Specialist; Marlene Mielke, representative for U.S. Senator Herbert Kohl; U.S. Congressman Thomas Petri, District 6 (R-Fond du Lac); Dave Schwobe, USDA Rural Development Rural Housing Programs Director; Ryan Witte, Oakbrook Corporation Accountant; Melinda Whitemarsh, representative for U.S. Senator Ron Johnson; Brian Hudson, Area Director USDA Rural Development, and Barb Parrish, Compliance Manager, Oakbrook Corporation.