CEO and president
Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin | Milwaukee
Tracy Johnson leads CARW, a Milwaukee-based association that supports more than 875 commercial real estate professionals in 500 companies across the region. Members represent more than 36.5 million square feet of commercial real estate available for sale and nearly 63 million square feet available for lease. Johnson has more than 25 years of association management and nonprofit experience. She previously was executive director of TEMPO Milwaukee and director of public affairs for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Education: Bachelor’s and MBA, Marquette University
Highlights from the past 12 months: “CARW’s commercial data platform has exploded in the past year since it was purchased by Moody’s. The national platform is a broker’s main tool for marketing properties and gaining insights on the market. CARW has developed not only southeast Wisconsin reports, but Madison and soon Fox Valley reports.”
What would you do if you could choose another career: “Meteorology.”
What would you like to change about Wisconsin: “Tax reform should focus on keeping young people and retirees in Wisconsin while fueling economic growth. First, reducing or eliminating the state income tax could make Wisconsin a more attractive place to live and work. Second, simplifying property taxes would relieve the burden on property owners. Finally, a strategic approach to implementing and using sales taxes can support both state and local economic goals effectively.”
Thing to learn this year: “My son and I are working on a piano/violin duet.”
