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New leaders named at Westin and Marriott hotels in downtown Milwaukee
Hotel management company White Lodging announced that the Westin and Marriott hotels in downtown Milwaukee have new leaders.
Riley Construction promotes top leaders
Kenosha-based Riley Construction Company announced several recent promotions for top leadership positions.
Brady Corporation’s senior vice president will become new CEO
Brady Corp. is in the middle of a leadership change as J. Michael Nauman, current director, president and chief executive officer, is retiring. Russell R. Shaller will succeed Nauman as president, chief executive officer and director effective April 1.
Former Foxconn exec Alan Yeung writes book on Wisconsin project
Former Foxconn executive Alan Yeung, one of the most prominent executives in the company’s arrival in Wisconsin, has written a memoir detailing the site selection process for the Foxconn project in Mount Pleasant.
Marcus Corp. promotes Steve Martin to chief HR officer
The Marcus Corp. has promoted Steve Martin to chief human resources officer.
Carthage College names inaugural business school dean
Carthage College has named Jim Padilla as the founding dean of its new School of Business and Economics.
SKYGEN names Steve Berryman new chief executive officer
Menomonee Falls-based SKYGEN has appointed Steve Berryman to the position of chief executive officer. Craig Kasten, the company’s outgoing chief executive officer, is “relinquishing his role”, according to a press release. Kasten will continue as managing member of SKYGEN.
JoAnna Bautch named next executive director of VIA CDC
VIA CDC, the Milwaukee-based community development organization formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, has named JoAnna Bautch as its executive director.
Shari Black named executive director and CEO of State Fair Park
Shari Black, the interim executive director and CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park, has shed the “interim” status of the title and been officially promoted to the position, the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors announced today.
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Milwaukee plumbing industry veteran Jim Lagina dies
Jim Lagina, the former owner and president of Milwaukee-based Lagina Plumbing who later was self-employed as business development manager of Lagina Agency, died recently at the age of 63.
Aaron Rodgers confirms he will remain with Packers next season
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will remain with the team under a contract extension, according to numerous national media reports today.
Kohl’s blew past annual incentive targets, pushing CEO pay close to $13 million
Kohl’s chief executive officer Michelle Gass received a 3% increase in her base salary and her total compensation climbed to more than $12.9 million in 2021 as the company surpassed annual incentive targets set by its board.