BizTimes Staff
Maria Van Laanen
Maria Van Laanen was hired as director of marketing for Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in 2001, a year before the $45 million venue opened.
Greg Wesley
Greg Wesley became president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation in August 2024.
Entrepreneurs to Watch: Amanda and Adam Kroener
Carbliss | Plymouth
Founded: 2019 | Employees: 50
Revenue: $83 million YTD
drinkcarbliss.com
Plymouth-based Carbliss manufactures and distributes zero-sugar, canned cocktails across Wisconsin...
Jim and Miriam Mulva
De Pere natives Jim and Miriam Mulva have made a significant impact on the greater Green Bay area through philanthropy.
Joel Plant
Joel Plant is chief executive officer of Madison-based Frank Productions, one of the largest concert promotion companies in the country.
Amy Lindner
Amy Lindner is the president and CEO of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.
Entrepreneurs to Watch: Marla and David Poytinger
Bars & Recreation | Milwaukee
Founded: 2012 | Employees: 90
barsandrecreation.com
Bars & Recreation is the operator of several activity bars and...
Dominic Ortiz
Since being named CEO and GM of Potawatomi Casinos & Hotels in 2021, Dominic Ortiz has led the Milwaukee casino through $190 million modernization effort.
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Michael JohnsonÂ
Michael Johnson leads Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, an organization that serves more than 7,500 young people at 10 locations.
Innovators to Watch: Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee | Founded: 1923
Employees: 1,500 (including staff, faculty and adjunct instructors)
wctc.edu
Waukesha County Technical College opened its new Applied AI...
Mark Niehaus
Since 2012, Mark Niehaus has led the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the largest cultural institution in Wisconsin, with 83 full-time professional musicians.
