Blain Gilbertson honored at annual Bert Blain Memorial Heart Walk

JANESVILLE �� Blain�셲 Farm & Fleet President and CEO Jane Blain Gilbertson was honored prior to Sunday�셲 American Heart Association Bert Blain Memorial Heart Walk, in recognition of her approaching retirement.

Blain Gilbertson�셲 retirement was announced earlier this summer, and will be effective in September.

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