21-Jun-2021
Finding a better way to communicate, navigate, and serve our community APPLETON, WI — June 17, 2021 — U.S. Venture is excited to announce the launch of their redesigned website, better reflecting their brand and their vision to be the very best provider of transportation products and insight driving the world forward. “Our goal was…
11-Mar-2021
APPLETON, WI – March 11, 2021 – On March 8, 2021, Ray Schmidt, U.S. Venture’s last living founder, passed away at the age of 93. Ray and his brother, Art, founded Schmidt Brothers Oil in 1951, and their father, Albert, later joined the business. A decade later, their younger brother, Bill, replaced Albert. Together, the…
09-Feb-2021
Certification Showcases Importance of Culture and Values APPLETON, WI – February 9, 2021 – U.S. Venture announced today that it is Great Place to Work Certified™. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. Each year, Great Place…
01-Dec-2020
Most successful privately-owned companies in Wisconsin recognized APPLETON, WI — November 30, 2020 — Every year, Deloitte celebrates 75 of the largest and most successful private companies, the Wisconsin 75, for the impact they make towards growth and innovation in Wisconsin. For the second year in a row, U.S. Venture, Inc. has been named in…
20-Oct-2020
Appleton, Wisconsin, October 20, 2020 – It is with great enthusiasm that U.S. Venture welcomes a new President to their U.S. Lubricants Division, James Williams. James will relocate from Houston, working from corporate headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin. As President, James will be responsible for leading and overseeing the vision, strategy, and operations for the lubricants…
30-Sep-2020
Media-thon secures additional donations to end poverty (APPLETON, WIS.) September 30, 2020: The 35th annual U.S. Venture Open has raised $4,642,058 to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin. Unlike the traditional format of prior years, there has been a continued influx of donations beyond the date of the event on August 12. The U.S. Venture Open…
17-Aug-2020
Appleton, Wisconsin, August 17, 2020– U.S. Venture, Inc. is excited to welcome Anil Tiwari to the team as the new Chief Information Officer. As CIO, Anil will be responsible for leading and overseeing the vision, strategy and operations of enterprise-wide IT operations. He will provide strategic IT leadership and direction for U.S. Venture and its business…
12-Aug-2020
Appleton, Wisconsin, August 11, 2020– U.S. Venture, Inc. proudly announces the addition of Iqbal Mian, Vice President of Sustainability, as the company marches toward a reduction in their environmental impact. In his new role, Mian will be responsible for expanding the sustainability strategies, goals and initiatives for U.S. Venture by identifying new opportunities and expanding…
29-Apr-2020
Grant restrictions lifted to respond to pandemic needs (APPLETON, WIS.) April 29, 2020—U.S. Venture and its charitable foundation have increased funds available to regional non-profits, a move that has allowed the organizations to address challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation is funded by contributions from the corporation. In…