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UWM’s Connected Systems Institute executive director steps down
Mary Bunzel, who has led the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute for the past year, has stepped down as executive director.
Lad Lake president and CEO to retire
Dan Magnuson, the president and chief executive officer of Lad Lake, announced he will retire from the Dousman-based nonprofit organization at the end of the year.
Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee names new executive director
Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee has named Francesca Mayca Wegner as its next executive director.
Flight for Life names new executive director
Waukesha-based Flight For Life has named Leif Erickson as its next executive director.
Nativity Jesuit Academy promotes principal to president
Nativity Jesuit Academy has named principal Vanessa Solis as its next president.
Steve Palec ending Rock ‘n Roll Roots radio show on WKLH after 34 years
Steve Palec, a prominent figure the last 35-plus years in Milwaukee commercial real estate and also a longtime local radio show host, will be ending his Rock 'n Roll Roots show on WKLH-FM 96.5.
Harley-Davidson nominates Ford’s CEO for board of directors
Ford Motor Co. president and CEO James Farley Jr. will join Harley-Davidson’s board of directors if elected during the motorcycle manufacturer’s annual meeting in May, according to a proxy statement filed April 9.
Al Krueger and Glenn Roby named co-CEOs of Kahler Slater
Milwaukee-based architectural, strategic advisory and design firm Kahler Slater announced today that executive vice presidents Al Krueger and Glenn Roby have both been promoted to chief executive officer roles.
Northern Trust names new wealth management president of Wisconsin
Chicago-based Northern Trust announced today James Kuehn will retire as wealth management president of Wisconsin, and Bradley Peters will be promoted to fill that role.
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PNC Bank names new head of corporate banking in Wisconsin
Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank announced today that Chris Hermann has been named regional president and head of Corporate Banking in Wisconsin.
Leadership of Steinhafels passed to fourth generation
Andrew Steinhafel has been named the new president of Steinhafels, Inc., the Pewaukee-based furniture retailer announced.
Eight Wisconsinites make Forbes World Billionaires list
Eight Wisconsin residents have made the latest Forbes magazine World Billionaires list.
Wauwatosa-based Medical Technology Management Institute names new president
The Medical Technology Management Institute, a continuing education provider based in the Milwaukee County Research Park, has named Jay Mazurowski as its new president.
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino CFO named interim CEO and GM
The Forest County Potawatomi Community has named Sheryl Schnering as interim chief executive officer and general manager of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee.
BizCompass: What gives you the most optimism about Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin’s future?
Kendra Whitlock Ingram
President and chief executive officer, Marcus Performing Arts Center
“The resiliency of this community makes me optimistic for...
