People in the News

Wauwatosa-based Froedtert Health today announced the promotion of Caryn Esten to senior vice president and chief strategy and transformation officer.

Angela Adams, the chief communications and diversity officer of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, is one of three people that Gov. Tony Evers is appointing to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents.

Brookfield-based nonprofit organization Good Friend Inc. announced that Allison Katula has been named the executive director of the organization, starting May 9.

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual this week announced that Jeff Sippel has been named to executive vice president and chief information officer.

The board of directors for Milwaukee-based nonprofit Safe & Sound, Inc. announced that Bridget Whitaker has been promoted to executive director.

Milwaukee-based Joy Engine, a public art organization curating immersive art experiences, has appointed Steph Salvia, as its new executive director.

Michael Brauer has been named the first executive director of Pewaukee-based Journey21, a nonprofit organization founded in 2020 to develop safe, supportive and enriching living and learning options for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). 

Jermaine Murry has been named the chief diversity officer for the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

Jaymee Harvey Willms has been named the new executive director for the Charles Allis and Villa Terrace art museums in Milwaukee.

Mukwonago-based Citizens Bank has named a new chief financial officer and chief credit officer.

Milwaukee aldermen have elected 12th District Alderman Jose Perez to serve as president of the Milwaukee Common Council.

Morningstar has recognized Mary Ellen Stanek, the president of Baird Funds and co-chief investment officer of Baird Advisors, with its Outstanding Portfolio Manager Award for 2022.