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Peggy Williams-Smith

Peggy Williams-Smith joined VISIT Milwaukee as its first female president and CEO in 2019. Prior to VISIT, she held leadership roles at Marcus Hotels & Resorts for over 22 years.

Tom Kingsbury

Tom Kingsbury has served as CEO of Kohl’s Corp. since late 2022, initially in an interim capacity and then permanently in the beginning of February 2023.

Marcelle Polednik

Marcelle Polednik was named the inaugural Donna and Donald Baumgartner director of the Milwaukee Art Museum in 2016.

Jane Blain Gilbertson

Executive chair and owner Blain’s Farm & Fleet | Janesville Jane Blain Gilbertson is executive chair, sole owner and retired CEO...

Christian Øverland

Christian Øverland is the Ruth and Hartley Barker Director and CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Øverland is also a member of the Governor’s Council on Tourism in Wisconsin.

John Bergstrom

After early ventures with his brother in the bar and hotel business, John Bergstrom co-founded Neenah-based Bergstrom Automotive in 1974.

Todd Nelson

As the owner and operator of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Todd Nelson’s focus is on expanding the brand he founded 24 years ago.

Jenny Trick

Jenny Trick is executive director of the Racine County Economic Development Corp., an organization that assists businesses with expansion and relocation.

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Notable Health Care Leaders: Joni Williams

Dr. Joni Wiliams, director of the Center for Advancing Population Science at the Wauwatosa-based Medical College of Wisconsin, is...

Barb LaMue

Barb LaMue leads New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of northeast Wisconsin.

Ellen Censky

Ellen Censky is responsible for overseeing the $240 million campaign to raise funds for the new Milwaukee Public Museum to be built in the city’s Haymarket neighborhood.