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Milwaukee-based Swarming Technology, an e-commerce development agency, recently announced the appointment of both a new chief executive officer and chief technology officer. Andy Krystowiak is the company’s new CEO and has assumed day-to-day leadership of the company. He was previously Swarming Technology’s chief operations officer.

Monica Goeke has been named the executive director of the Brookfield-based Greater Milwaukee Hotel & Lodging Association.

Tiffany Ehm has joined Mequon-based Class Experts Group, LLC as its executive director, the company announced.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has selected Jackie Q. Carter to serve as the city’s municipal port director.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee announced plans Wednesday to reopen its high-end Dream Dance Steakhouse on Jan. 18.

Madison-based teletherapy provider DotCom Therapy has named Omar Dawood chief executive officer. Dawood has also joined DotCom Therapy’s board.

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Former state legislator Dale Kooyenga is joining the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce in the newly created position of senior vice president and will eventually succeed MMAC president Tim Sheehy.

Milwaukee-based Wellpoint Care Network Inc. announced that Ted Uczen has joined the organization as chief operating officer, a new role for the organization.

WMEP Manufacturing Solutions on Thursday announced that it has selected Chris Baichoo as its new CEO and executive director.

Milwaukee College Prep has named Alfred Keith as its next chief executive officer, effective in July.

Prairie du Sac-based Culver Franchising System Inc. has promoted Julie Fussner to the newly created role of chief marketing officer.

Mequon-based Charter Manufacturing announced Wednesday the appointment of Tom Marry, president of Charter Steel, to the role of president and chief operating officer of Charter Manufacturing.

West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. announced that it has promoted Dave Ertmer to chief operating officer, a new position for the company.

George A. Torres, president and CEO of Milwaukee-based nonprofit La Causa, Inc., will step down from his role to retire in early 2023, the organization announced this week.