Notable Veteran Executives

BizTimes Milwaukee is proud to present the inaugural showcase of Notable Veteran Executives spotlighting U.S. military veterans who are accomplished professionals across the region. The leaders profi led in the following pages were nominated by their peers at work and in the community and showcase the diversity of talent in our market. The leadership shown by the individuals profiled here is setting an example to shape a better future for our region.

METHODOLOGY: The honorees did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list features only individuals for whom nominations were submitted and accepted after a review by our editorial team. To qualify for the list, nominees must be based in southeast Wisconsin. They must be currently serving in a senior level role at their firm, must hold a leadership position in their industry outside of their own organization, have made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality at their own workplace or beyond, and act as a role model or mentor.

Notable Veteran Executives: Dan Newberry

Dan Newberry joined the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation - Milwaukee just over a year ago as co-director of the organization’s Veterans Business Outreach...

Notable Veteran Executives: Kalib Hrbacek

Kalib Hrbacek is a leader within the construction industry with 16 years of experience and eight years of dedicated service to this country as...

Notable Veteran Executives: Adam Wickersham

For more than 30 years, Adam Wickersham has served his community and his country. Today, he is director of the Executive MBA program at...

Notable Veteran Executives: Jason Young

Jason Young, is a U.S. Marine Corps and Wisconsin Army National Guard veteran with over 15 years of proven experience in executive level operations,...

Notable Veteran Executives: Mike Thirtle

Mike Thirtle, Ph.D., has more than two decades of experience serving his community. He is president and chief executive officer of Bethesda, a nationwide...

Notable Veteran Executives: Saul Newton

For the past five years, Saul Newton has been an integral part of the Wisconsin veteran’s business community. He currently serves as executive director...
David Harrell

Notable Veteran Executives: David Harrell

David Harrell has spent the last 20 years in the sports and entertainment industry, serving as director of arena security for the Milwaukee Bucks....

Notable Veteran Executives: Dirk Debbink

Dirk Debbink is an Oconomowoc native who has faithfully served his country for 35 years. He is currently chairman and chief executive officer of Nashotah-based...

Notable Veteran Executives: Clint Laskowski

Clint Laskowski spent 23 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Today, he is a business leader and entrepreneur who is using his military experience...

Notable Veteran Executives: Andy Weins

Andy Weins, a service-disabled veteran, is a true entrepreneur. He owns and operates Butler-based Green Up Solutions, whose product lines and subsidiaries include a...

Notable Veteran Executives: Daniel Buttery

Daniel Buttery is a strategic, mission-focused leader with over 20 years of experience serving veterans in our community. He currently serves as president and...

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