Rising Stars

BizTimes’ Rising Stars are young, talented, individuals who are changing their firms, industries and communities with their dedication. Nominate someone you know.

Rising Stars in Technology: Tessa Pelkowski

Tessa Pelkowski, vice president of global professional services at Milwaukee-based Neostella, is the “go-to” for all things related to professional services, according to colleagues.  “Tessa fields...

Rising Stars in Technology: Nicholas Lacenski

Nicholas Lacenski, product owner at Penta Technologies, collaborates with different product teams and departments to meet company goals without sacrificing individual product goals. “Nick is...

Rising Stars in Technology: Angela Beck

As a product analyst at Penta Technologies, Angela Beck leads the design and development of user-centric solutions.  “Her people-centric and inventive nature continually drives her professional...

Rising Stars in Technology: Tim Schmitt

Tim Schmitt, director of sales for Dinvy, a Milwaukee-based professional services automation software company, has been instrumental in shaping the Dinvy platform’s core features...
Aaron Gregory

Rising Stars in Technology: Aaron Gregory

Aaron Gregory is the co-founder of Upwardli, a fintech company that launched in Milwaukee in 2021. After six years serving as general counsel at Remitly,...

Rising Stars in Technology: Tom Wojcinski

Colleagues say Tom Wojcinski, principal at Wipfli LLP, challenges them to push into uncomfortable situations and grow their own capabilities.  “He strives to enable his...

Rising Stars in Technology: Marcie Bomberg-Montoya

Marcie Bomberg-Montoya, principal at Wipfli LLP, has more than 25 years of financial services experience. She has demonstrated leadership in strategy and innovation and...

Rising Stars in Technology: Andrew Potasek

For 15 years, Andrew Potasek, principal at Wipfli LLP, has worked to help nonprofit organizations increase their impact on the communities they serve. He...

Rising Stars in Real Estate: Luke Fehrenbach

Luke Fehrenbach, brokerage associate at Ogden & Co., joined the firm in the summer of 2019 as a broker in the commercial real estate...

Rising Stars in Real Estate: Michael Riopel

Michael Riopel, assistant general counsel at Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual, led the launch of the MKE CRE Summer High School Immersion Program. The program, co-produced by NAIOP...

Rising Stars in Real Estate: Will Klumb

Will Klumb, sales associate at First Weber, has been involved in commercial real estate and property management for 10 years, starting in high school...

Rising Stars in Real Estate: Cortney Marshall

Cortney Marshall, a realtor at Berkshire Hathaway Epic Real Estate, started out working at a small mortgage company in Kenosha. Shortly after that, he...

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