Notable LGBTQ Executives

BizTimes Milwaukee is proud to present our second edition of Notable LGBTQ+ Executives in southeastern Wisconsin. This list spotlights accomplished professionals in the region and showcases the diversity of talent in the area. The leadership shown by the executives profiled here sets 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 LGBTQ Executives: Jack H. Smith

Jack H. Smith is a residential real estate broker for Shorewest Realtors and has 34 years of experience in the industry, including 23 years...

Notable LGBTQ Executives: Amanda Braun

Amanda Braun is the first woman to be the athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She was named to the post in 2013. As...

Notable LGBTQ Executives: Amy Orta

Amy Orta, the executive director of the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, is the first Latinx and person of color to be appointed to the...

Notable LGBTQ Executives: Adam Schlicht

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett named Oak Creek native Adam Schlicht to be the director of Port Milwaukee in 2018. Schlicht oversees and directs the port’s...

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