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Koss Corp. founder and stereophone inventor dies
John C. Koss, the founder of Milwaukee-based Koss Corp. and inventor of the stereophone, died Tuesday at the age of 91, the company announced today.
Enerpac hires exec from Brady Corp. to oversee Americas, adds former JCI exec to board
Menomonee Falls-based Enerpac Tool Group has hired Scott Vuchetich as its executive vice president for marketing and president of its Americas business.
Channel 12 sports director Dan Needles to retire
Dan Needles, the sports director for WISN-TV Channel 12 will retire in March, after more than 30 years of covering Wisconsin sports.
John Michael Kohler Arts Center director to retire
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan announced today that its director, Sam Gappmayer, will retire on Feb. 28 and associate director Amy Horst will assume the directorship position on March 1.
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin names new president and CEO
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin has named Tracy Williams as its next president and chief executive officer.
Joel Brennan to succeed Julia Taylor as Greater Milwaukee Committee president
Joel Brennan will leave his role as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration to lead the Greater Milwaukee Committee.
Harley doing away with its chief administrative officer role
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. will once again have a chief human resources officer and is doing away with its chief administrative officer role.
Former deputy city attorney named chief administration officer, general counsel for Milwaukee World Festival
Summerfest operator Milwaukee World Festival Inc. has named former Milwaukee deputy city attorney Mary Schanning as the nonprofit organization's general counsel and chief administrative officer.
Douglas Dynamics cuts president of work truck solutions position
Milwaukee-based Douglas Dynamics, a manufacturer of work truck attachments (including snow plows) and equipment, has eliminated an executive position...
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Waukesha-based La Casa de Esperanza promotes COO to CEO
Waukesha-based nonprofit organization La Casa de Esperanza has promoted its chief operating officer Shari Campbell to chief executive officer.
Harley-Davidson CEO taking $600,000 salary cut in new pay deal
Harley-Davidson chairman chief executive officer Jochen Zeitz has entered into a new compensation agreement with the company that will reduce his base salary by $600,000 but also incentivizing him to stay in the job through the end of 2024 with stock options.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell buys home on Oconomowoc Lake for $2.25 million
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has purchased a home on Oconomowoc Lake for $2.25 million, according to state records.
Six new members join MMAC board
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce announced its six new board members at the All Member Meeting Tuesday evening.
East Side BID names new executive director
The East Side Business Improvement District has hired David Smulyan as its new executive director.
Two execs leaving Enerpac Tool Group amid organizational changes
Menomonee Falls-based Enerpac Tool Group is making changes to flatten and simplify its organizational structure, leading to the departure of two executive vice presidents.
