We’re guiding the vision for Wisconsin, together.
WEDC’s Board of Directors is composed of state legislators, departmental secretaries, and individuals from the private sector with relevant business-related experience. The Board of Directors provides sound governance with a broad and diverse perspective, strategic leadership, and operational oversight. WEDC directors represent statewide public and private economic development interests as we at WEDC work to create an economy for all.
Henry C. Newell Chair

Former CEO Wausau Paper
Lisa Mauer Vice Chair

President Rickert Industries
Mike Kunesh Treasurer

President Place Perfect Realty
Eugenia Podesta Secretary

Co-Founder Synergy Coworking and Synergy Consulting Group
David Armstrong

Representative 75th Assembly District
Samba Baldeh

Board member
Pamela Boivin

Executive Director Woodland Financial Partners, Inc.
John Brogan

CEO Bank of Kaukauna
John Casper

President & CEO Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
Alex Joers

Representative 81st Assembly District
Randy Hopper

President Mountain Dog Media
Jim Ladwig

Director of Global Community Affairs SC Johnson
Jack Salzwedel

Board Chair American Family Insurance
Patrick Testin

Senator 24th Senate District
Jamie Wall

Senator 30th Senate District
Kathy Blumenfeld

Secretary Department of Administration
David Casey
