Marjorie Spencer
Chief Financial Officer
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
www.mcw.edu
What does your daily or weekly fitness regimen consist of?
Tennis 1-2 days per week, aerobic conditioning 1-2 days per week, and weight training 1-2 days per week.
What fitness clubs do you belong to, if any?
Highlander Elite
Other than the obvious health benefits, how has being fit improved your life?
Physical exercise is a great way to reduce stress. As someone new to the community, joining a tennis club has been a great way to meet people and make new friendships.
How does personal fitness affect your work life?
Maintaining a level of fitness provides a level of stamina to address the mental challenges that work presents.
Do you have a corporate health or wellness initiative?
Yes
What health/wellness organizations do you contract with, if any?
We have a number of relationships and contracts with various health/wellness organizations for different purposes.
How does fitness or wellness affect your overall organization?
As a healthcare provider and research organization, MCW needs to be a leader in the community for fitness and wellness.
What advice do you have for other executives interested in starting either a personal fitness plan or corporate wellness initiative?
Find things that you enjoy doing rather than the latest trend in fitness.