Profiles
Missy Hughes
Missy Hughes was appointed in 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers as secretary and chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
Mark Murphy
Mark Murphy’s tenure as head of the Packers franchise has been marked by a Super Bowl win as well as significant developments off the field.
Rebecca Gries
Rebecca Gries leads efforts to promote corporate relocations and expansions in the seven-county metro Milwaukee area for the Milwaukee 7.
Jason Fields
Jason Fields leads the Madison Region Economic Partnership, the economic development agency representing the eight counties in south-central Wisconsin.
Peter Feigin
Since taking the helm in 2014, Peter Feigin has led the Milwaukee Bucks on its rise to becoming one of the most successful franchises in the NBA.
Zach Brandon
Zach Brandon became president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce in 2012. Under his leadership, the Greater Madison Chamber launched Health Tech Capitol, among other initiatives.
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Christine Specht
Christine Specht leads Cousins Subs, the fast-casual sub franchise established by her father, the late William “Bill” Specht, in 1972.
Kurt Bauer
Kurt Bauer leads Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the state’s largest business association, with more than 3,800 member companies.
Omar Shaikh
Omar Shaikh has operated high-end steakhouse Carnevor since 2006 and spearheaded the multi-year effort to open 3rd Street Market Hall.
Craig Culver
Craig Culver grew his family's fast-food chain over three decades from a single restaurant to 530-plus locations and $1 billion in revenue.
