Board: Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community
A sobering fact led to the creation of the Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community.
“Suicides among construction workers are four times higher than the general population,” said Mark Redetzke, director of marketing and business development for MKE Iron Erectors Inc. “This crisis was the call to action that brought prominent members of the Wisconsin construction industry together to launch the Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community in 2022.”
Bruce Morton, WCWC founding member and president of the board of trustees, is a driving force behind the nonprofit’s vision to provide resources and training for construction workers and lead the fight to destigmatize the shame often felt by those suffering from mental health issues.
“Not only does Bruce lead the organization’s efforts, he shares his own personal experiences,” said Redetzke. “By making himself vulnerable, Bruce drives home how common mental health problems are, and more importantly he leads the way in normalizing mental health issues in the workplace.”
