Longtime Summerfest leader Don Smiley will retire at the end of 2023. Smiley has served as president and chief executive officer of Summerfest operator Milwaukee World Festival Inc. since 2004. He announced his retirement at a MWF board meeting Friday morning. Sarah Smith Pancheri, chief operating officer and vice president of sales and marketing at … Continue reading Don Smiley to retire as CEO of Milwaukee World Festivals next year