Monday, February 24, 2020

Schedule

7:00-7:30AM | ARRIVAL, NETWORKING AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

7:30-7:40AM | WELCOME BY PUBLISHER, SPONSOR INTRODUCTIONS

AND EXPLANATION OF THE SESSIONS

7:40-9:30AM | MENTORING MONDAY COACHING PROGRAM

GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA

We’re 2.5 million strong—more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every

G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world.

Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy”

Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every

year since, we’ve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character

who make the world a better place.

We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast

to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership,

adventure, and success.

Angela Adams Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

Peggy Ann LifeMoves LLC

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega Department of Neighborhood Services - City of Milwaukee

Roxanne Baumann Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Wendy Baumann Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation

Denise Beaulier The Lueder Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual

Elizabeth Benz Network Health

Courtney Birmingham Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Danielle Bly WEC Energy Group

Janette Braverman Cardinal Stritch University

Christy BrownGirl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

Marybeth Budisch Sabljak & Budisch

Anna BurishUBS Financial Services

Brenda Campbell SecureFutures

Katrina Cravy Katrina Cravy Inc.

Rebecca Dallet Wisconsin Supreme Court

Danae Davis Milwaukee Succeeds

Coreen Dicus-Johnson Network Health

Jennifer Dirks TEMPO Milwaukee

Kristin Dufek Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA)

Alicia Dupies Capri Communities

Angela Eslinger Direct Supply

Raquel Filmanowicz BMO Harris Bank

MentorsTABLE OF CONTENTS

A Word from our Sponsor

Sylvia Acevedo | CEO GIRLS SCOUTS OF THE USA

Marybeth Budisch Sabljak & Budisch

Anna BurishUBS Financial Services

Brenda Campbell SecureFutures

Katrina Cravy Katrina Cravy Inc.

Rebecca Dallet Wisconsin Supreme Court

Danae Davis Milwaukee Succeeds

Coreen Dicus-Johnson Network Health

Jennifer Dirks TEMPO Milwaukee

Kristin Dufek Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA)

Alicia Dupies Capri Communities

Angela Eslinger Direct Supply

Raquel Filmanowicz BMO Harris Bank

MentorsTABLE OF CONTENTS | CONTINUED

Virginia Finn YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

Lilith Fowler Harbor District Inc.

Tami Garrison MillerCoors

Kristin Godfrey Captivate Marketing Consulting

Patti Gorsky Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin

Jayne Hladio U.S. Bank

Trina Jashinsky Badger Meter

Shannon Jefferson Gibraltar Industries Inc.

Lynda Johnson Harley-Davidson Inc.

Nadiyah Johnson GE Healthcare

Nina Johnson U.S. Bank

Tracy Johnson Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin

Kara Kaiser BMO Harris Bank

Chris Kann Chris Kann Coaching

Johannah Karstedt St. John Professional Dimensions

Lynnea Katz-Petted Revitalize Milwaukee

Marcy Kempf Cohen & Co. (from Advance Ohio)

Nicosia King Golden Path

Phyllis King University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Cindy Krahenbuhl Guest House of Milwaukee

Caroline Krider U.S. Bank

Laura Landergott Whole Growth Partners

Brook Mayborne Senior Human Resources Professional

Jessica Olson Medical College of Wisconsin

Emily Phillips Baird

Carmen Pitre Sojourner Family Peace Center

Aliya Pitts The Prairie School

Suzanne PowersSuzanne Powers Realty Group

Jamie Pratt Spano Pratt Executive Search

Penny Ransom Network Health

Kelly Renz Novo Group Inc.

Jan Schiller Berkshire Consulting LLC

Deborah Seeger Patina

Dr. Malika Siker Medical College of Wisconsin

Gina Spang VJS Construction

Mary Ellen Stanek Baird Advisors

Denise Thomas The Effective Communication Coach

Terry Tuttle HellermannTyton North America

Lisa Vanlerberghe MillerCoors

Vanessa Vasquez Carmen Schools of Science & Technology

Marilyn Vollrath Reputation Partners LLC

Carrie Wall YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

Faye Wetzel Faye’s Boutiques

Rachel Wiesner The Bartolotta Restaurants

Corneshia Williams Target

Kay Yuspeh Elite Sports Clubs

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T1. Christy Brown Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

T2. Katrina Cravy Katrina Cravy, Inc.

T3. Kristin Dufek Eppstein Uhen Architects

T4. Ginny Finn YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

T5. Jayne Hladio US Bank

T6. Nadiyah Johnson GE Healthcare

T7. Nina Johnson US Bank

T8. Jamie Pratt Spano Pratt Executive Seach

T9. Penny Ransom Network Health

T10. Mary Ellen Stanek Baird

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ONE ON ONE MENTORS

Angela Adams | VICE PRESIDENT-COMMUNITY RELATIONS, GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN INC. Angela Adams is passionate about helping to transform the lives of individuals

and driving transformation change initiatives for organizations seeking to

achieve big goals and dreams. As vice president of community relations at

Goodwill Industries of SE WI and Metro Chicago, Adams is the driving force

behind the vision, strategy and new operating model that supports the

organization’s renewed focus on community engagement. She is a member of

Professional Dimensions, Milwaukee Chapter of The Links, Milwaukee Women

Inc and the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee. Adams has

received the Wisconsin National Guard Partnership Award for her volunteer

efforts leading a Family Readiness Group. She holds a master of arts degree

in strategic communication and leadership from Seton Hall University and

a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Florida A&M

University. She resides in Milwaukee with her husband, Ron, and their three

daughters.

Peggy Ann | CEO & OWNER, LIFEMOVES LLCPeggy Ann is the CEO and owner of LifeMoves LLC, a concierge move

management company based in Milwaukee. She had a dream of becoming an

artist in Paris, which instead led her into a life of manufacturing. Thirty years

later she purchased that company and delved into a startup and then did

become an artist in Paris at age 53. She says she learned to thrive with the gifts

of PTSD, ADHD and dyslexia and has never stopped dreaming. Today at 66 she

noted that she never plans on retirement. “My doors have just started to open.”

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, CITY OF MILWAUKEEJezamil Arroyo-Vega is building construction inspector at the Milwaukee

Department of Neighborhood Services and brings an academic and professional

background in urban planning, architecture and project management. She

has dedicated her career to lead development projects, housing resource

programs and youth development programs identified as part of neighborhood

stabilizations initiatives and she has administered federal funds and private

financing with the management of more than $64 million in investment along

with implementation of projects that respond to neighborhood revitalization

needs. She is the only woman and Latinx building construction inspector with

the department. As a recognition of her record of leadership and work ethic

fostering integrity and collaboration, she was honored in 2019 with Milwaukee

Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award. Arroyo-Vega is the mother of two

children and loves cycling, yoga and visuals arts.

MentorsBIOGRAPHIES

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Roxanne Baumann | DIRECTOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT, WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIPRoxanne Baumann, director Global Engagement, WMEP, is an accomplished,

high energy, global business strategist with 25+ years manufacturing global

business management in Canada, Europe, Latin and South America, Australia,

and Asia Pacific. She managed the International Parts & Accessories and

Licensed Products division of Harley-Davidson Motor Co. In 2009 she launched

Wisconsin’s award-winning ExporTech™ program, developing expansion

strategies with over 200+ Wisconsin manufacturers. Baumann received the

2018 national award for Advancing International Trade and is a 2019 Milwaukee

Business Journal Woman of Influence. Engaged on many boards, she is a leader

in mentoring leaders on global trade expansion.

Wendy Baumann | PRESIDENT & CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER, WISCONSIN WOMEN’S BUSINESS INITIATIVE CORP. In her 26th year at the helm of WWBIC, Wendy Baumann is an internationally-

recognized leader in microenterprise, small business development, financial

capability and social enterprise. In her long and rich career, Wendy has

focused on advancing opportunities for women, racial minorities and lower-

wealth individuals. She has pioneered business incubation, capital access

programming, financial capability and economic literacy initiatives in Wisconsin

and advanced many through national channels. With her leadership and vision,

WWBIC has grown from a $200,000 budget with a staff of two, to a $7.2 million

organization with 57 staff members, five regional office, and a rural satellite

office. Over 30 years of impact, WWBIC has directly lent more than $67 million

in micro and small business loans with a current loan portfolio of $21 million and

560 active borrowers. Baumann holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and

sociology from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master’s degree in

exceptional education.

Denise Beaulier | CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, THE LUEDER FINANCIAL GROUP, NORTHWESTERN MUTUALDenise Beaulier is a Certified Financial Planner® with the Lueder Financial Group

of Northwestern Mutual. She specializes in the approaching and retirement

phases of financial planning and has a national practice with offices in

downtown Milwaukee and Brookfield. She made this career change later in life

to pay forward the financial planning advice she and her husband received from

their own Northwestern Mutual adviser from the time they were in their early

20s. Denise and her husband have two sons who have graduated from UW-

Madison and an exchange son who lives in Bolivia. Beaulier is passionate about

investing in those around her. She mentors new financial advisers that join the

firm, serves in her community as president of the Waterford Tennis Association

and volunteers with Big Brothers & Big Sisters and St. Thomas Aquinas in

Waterford. Beaulier enjoys outdoor activities including tennis, skiing, biking

and running.

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Elizabeth Benz | VICE PRESIDENT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, NETWORK HEALTHElizabeth Benz currently serves as vice president government relations and

product development at Network Health. She is an accomplished insurance and

health care executive with more than 15 years of experience. She spent the first

10 years of her career in Florida and in the northeast quickly climbing the ladder

and became a vice president at a Fortune 500 company by the age of 29. Born

a Wisconsinite, Benz returned to her home state in 2011. She now serves on the

boards of Wisconsin Women in Government and Luther Manor. Her volunteer

pursuits include her parish and the executive leadership team for the American

Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2020 event. Benz is an avid runner and

loves spending time with her husband and four children.

Courtney Birmingham | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, POTAWATOMI HOTEL & CASINOCourtney Birmingham has more than 16 years of experience in casino,

entertainment and hospitality marketing. In her current role as marketing

director at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, she oversees a full in-house marketing

team consisting of Sponsorships, Media, Creative, Public Relations and Account

Services. Birmingham’s focus is on strengthening the casino’s brand image,

coordinating all marketing initiatives and generating excitement through

guest communications. Additionally, Birmingham also serves on the Associate

Board for City Year Milwaukee and Young Wishmakers of Wisconsin. Prior to

joining the PHC team in 2015, she worked at casinos in Atlantic City, NJ and

Connecticut.

Danielle Bly | VICE PRESIDENT-SUPPLIER DIVERSITY, WE ENERGIES Danielle Bly was promoted to her role as vice president-supplier diversity for

WEC Energy Group in January. She is responsible for directing the company’s

diversity activities, fostering corporate relationships with suppliers and

contractors, area business and local government. In addition, she works in the

community facilitating proactive, mutually beneficial relationships with business

advocacy groups and women- and minority-owned and operated businesses.

Previously Bly was director of credit and collections for WEC Energy Group

which included remittance processing, revenue protection, field services and

low income/medical condition. Bly holds a bachelor’s degree in business

administration with HR emphasis from UW-Whitewater and serves on the board

of directors of The Milwaukee Urban League and the Advisory Council for

Milwaukee Film-Black Lens. She is also a member of Professional Dimensions,

TEMPO Milwaukee, The Links Inc. and the American Association of Blacks in

Energy. In June 2014 Bly was recognized as a Woman of Influence-Community

Supporter by the Milwaukee Business Journal.

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Janette Braverman | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIP, CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITYJanette Braverman is the first African American County Board supervisor for

Ozaukee County. She also serves on the county’s Health and Human Services

Committee and the Economic Development Board for the city of Mequon. She

is the author of “10 Reasons Communication Brings Transformation: Unleash

Your Greatness.” Her professional experience includes positions in government,

academia and spans more than 20 years in the information technology and

manufacturing industries. She has pivoted seamlessly across industries. Most

recently she served as the Dean, College of Business and Management for

Cardinal Stritch University, and is now the Executive Director of External

Partnerships, establishing key community partnerships across all colleges and

for the university. She was the receipient of a 2018 Milwaukee Business Journal

Woman of Influence award for being an inspirational community leader. She is

the owner of Leaders Leaving Legacies LLC.

Christy Brown | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN SOUTHEASTChristy Brown is chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast,

a large council with more than 37,000 girl and adult members. During her

tenure, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast has moved up to second in overall

girl market share out of 112 councils. She was one of two CEOs selected to

serve on the GSUSA’s Movement Strategy Advisory Team. Previous roles have

included vice chancellor for finance and administrative affairs at UW-Milwaukee,

executive vice president and general counsel at Milwaukee Area Technical

College and vice president and corporate counsel at Lutheran Social Services of

Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Inc. Brown is a director for Northwestern Mutual

Series Fund, a trustee at Carroll University, and a member of the Downtown

Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Association of Women Lawyers, TEMPO Milwaukee

and the International Women’s Forum. She earned her B.A. from Stanford

University, and a J.D. and M.A. at Duke University.

Marybeth Budisch | PRINCIPAL, SABLJAK & BUDISCH Marybeth Budisch is a principal at Sabljak & Budish. As a longtime fund

advisor at Greater Milwaukee Foundation she worked connecting with donors

to increase their passion for giving and organizations to help increase their

impact. Budisch has more than 30 years of nonprofit experience. She serves

on the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Cardiovascular Advisory Board and

the Wisconsin Philanthropic Network’s Membership Committee

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Anna Burish | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & FINANCIAL ADVISOR, THE BURISH GROUP/UBS FINANCIAL SERVICESAnna Burish is associate director and financial advisor at The Burish Group

of UBS. Her role includes leading operations of the team, as well as serving

individual clients. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 1994,

serving in different branches throughout the U.S., including Los Angeles,

Denver and Chicago. Burish is passionate about giving back and currently

serves as a board member for Overture Center Foundation, Maydm, and the

advisory board for American Family Children’s Hospital. She holds an executive

masters in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

School of Business and a bachelor of arts degree from Whitman College. She

and her husband reside in the Madison area with their American bulldog, Sam.

Their daughter lives and works in New York. Burish enjoys snow skiing, eating

and being a test cook for the magazine, Cook’s Illustrated.

Brenda Campbell | PRESIDENT & CEO, SECUREFUTURESBrenda Campbell is president and chief executive officer of SecureFutures,

formerly Make A Difference – Wisconsin, a for-purpose organization focused

on teen financial empowerment. Campbell has extensive leadership experience

in the areas of financial literacy, education, workforce development, and child

welfare. Campbell is passionate about empowering women as leaders and

serves on the boards of Milwaukee Women inc and Professional Dimensions.

She was a Milwaukee Business Journal Woman of Influence award recipient and

under her leadership, Make A Difference - Wisconsin has been recognized for

excellence in the nonprofit sector.

Katrina Cravy | KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND MEDIA TRAINING COACH, KATRINA CRAVY INC.Katrina Cravy is an Emmy award-winning TV reporter and show host veteran

who has become one of the most trusted names in southeastern Wisconsin.

With more than 20 years in front of the TV cameras, Cravy is now a keynote

speaker and media training coach. Her workshops and one-on-one training

sessions prepare teams and executives to move a message by becoming better

public speakers. She is the author of “On Air – Insider Secrets to Attract the

Media and Get Free Publicity,” and you can hear her Friday mornings on WKLH-

FM (96.5) with Dave Luczak. Cravy loves engaging with an audience, almost as

much as she loves her husband, their son and their two cats.

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Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet | WISCONSIN SUPREME COURTJustice Rebecca Frank Dallet was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in

2018 and to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in 2008 and 2014. Prior to being

elected to the judiciary, Justice Dallet was appointed the first female presiding

court commissioner for Milwaukee County in 2007. She served as a state and

federal prosecutor from 1996 to 2007. She graduated summa cum laude from

The Ohio State University in 1991 and Case Western Reserve University School

of Law in 1994. She and her husband, Brad, have three children.

Danae Davis | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MILWAUKEE SUCCEEDSDanae Davis is executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds, a collective impact

initiative of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, with a mission of ensuring

success for every child in every school in Milwaukee, cradle-to-career.

Previously, Davis was CEO of PEARLS for Teen Girls, diversity affairs director

at MillerCoors, director of diversity management and work/life program at

Kraft Foods, director of the Department of Employee Relations for the City of

Milwaukee and legal counsel for the Governor of the State of Wisconsin. Davis

earned her B.S in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

and a J.D from UW-Madison. Davis chairs the board at StriveTogether.

Coreen Dicus-Johnson | PRESIDENT & CEO, NETWORK HEALTHAs president and chief executive officer of Network Health, Coreen Dicus-

Johnson directs the corporate development and strategic direction specializing

in growing provider-health plan relationships and cultivating health care

literacy. With over 20 years of experience in the health care industry, she brings

studied leadership and a history of proven results to Network Health. Prior to

joining Network Health, Coreen served as president, Central Market at Wheaton

Franciscan Healthcare, part of Ascension. Current board appointments include

Habitat for Humanity Fox Cities, JP Cullen Advisory Council, New North Inc.,

Waukesha County Community Foundation and Wisconsin Association of

Health Plans. She serves on committees for area organizations including the

American Heart Association Women Executive Leadership Council. Dicus-

Johnson received the Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 award in 2007

and Woman of Influence in 2015, along with the Marquette University Alumni

National Award in 2014. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications

and public relations from Marquette University and a Juris Doctor from DePaul

University College of Law.

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Jennifer Dirks | PRESIDENT & CEO, TEMPO MILWAUKEEJennifer Dirks is a communications and public relations executive with 25

years of corporate and agency experience. She joined TEMPO Milwaukee

in 2014 as its first president and CEO. In her role with the organization of

professional women leaders who hold CEO, executive and leadership positions

and emerging women leaders, she is responsible for the development,

implementation and execution of TEMPO’s strategic direction. She was named

a Milwaukee Business Journal 2018 Woman of Influence and an Executive

to Watch in both 2018 and 2019. She currently serves on boards of Thrivent

Financial and PEARLS for Teen Girls and also served as the 2019 co-chair for

the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Celebrating GIRLS event. She is

active in various organizations including ACTS Housing, UPAF and Milwaukee

Women inc. Dirks holds a bachelor of science degree in mass communications

from Illinois State University.

Kristin Ruethling Dufek | VICE PRESIDENT, EPPSTEIN UHEN ARCHITECTSKristin Ruethling Dufek, AIA, ACHE, LEEDAP, is vice president of Eppstein

Uhen Architects in Milwaukee and leads the firm’s health care practice. She is

responsible for assuring the strategic and development objectives of the firm

are met and for establishing and developing client and employee expectations.

She has been with EUA for 16 years, and has been an integral part of the firm’s

growth as Milwaukee’s largest architectural firm with more than 240 employees

in Milwaukee, Madison, Des Moines and Denver. Dufek holds a bachelor of

science degree in pre-medicine from the University of Notre Dame, and a

master of architecture degree from the University of Wisconsin. She is a

licensed architect with nearly two decades of experience advising and

partnering with health care organizations in transformative strategic planning,

facility programming and master planning, design and construction. She is

active on several boards in the Milwaukee area.

Alicia Dupies | SENIOR VP, STRATEGY & GROWTH, CAPRI COMMUNITIES Alicia Dupies is a highly-regarded leader with 20+ years of experience across

diverse geographies, sectors and roles with a focus on strategy, community

affairs, workforce development and business development. Dupies has a

successful record developing innovative strategies that deepen relationships,

enhance communication, strengthen reputation, and deliver business and social

outcomes for all stakeholders.  She is currently senior vice president of strategy

and growth for Capri Communities, a developer and operator of more than 20

senior communities across southeastern Wisconsin. Previously, Dupies was

vice president of corporate social responsibility and executive director of the

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation during the planning, design and construction of

Fiserv Forum. In that role, she leveraged the team’s commitment to Milwaukee

and our city’s youth, working closely with MPS and the city of Milwaukee to

establish MENTOR Greater Milwaukee. While with Mortenson Construction,

Dupies led the strategy around developing a customer-centric business

development model.

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Angela Eslinger | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, DIRECT SUPPLYAngela Eslinger leads operational strategy and execution for complex projects

at Direct Supply, a leading national provider of technology, equipment and

services to senior health. From humble beginnings as a front-line customer

service agent, Eslinger quickly worked her way up into the executive ranks,

leveraging grit, resilience, creativity and compassion. Recognized within her

company as an outstanding contributor for almost 15 years, her reputation

precedes her and she was recently named one of the Milwaukee Business

Journal’s 2019 40-under-40 winners. Eslinger further serves as the chairman

of the board for the LindenGrove Foundation and executive sponsor for Direct

Supply’s Women’s Initiative Network. She is also the mother to two children,

who make her second full-time job of parenting as rewarding as it is chaotic.

Raquel Filmanowicz | DIRECTOR, U.S. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, BMO HARRIS BANKRaquel Filmanowicz is the director, U.S. Community Affairs for BMO Harris

Bank overseeing Wisconsin, Indiana, St. Louis, MO and Rockford, IL districts.

In this role she has accountability for developing integrated community affairs

plans that includes strategic philanthropic outreach. She works closely with

the bank’s executive team and heads of major business lines, bankers, staff,

marketing, corporate community and sponsorships to facilitate execution

of integrated community affairs plans. Filmanowicz is currently board chair

of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, board member of Children’s

Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, United Community Center and Captain

Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc.

Virginia Finn | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, YWCA SOUTHEAST WISCONSINGinny Finn is the chief development officer for YWCA Southeast Wisconsin

where she leads strategic communications and fund development. For nearly

a decade, she served as executive director of ABCD: After Breast Cancer

Diagnosis, a Wisconsin-based national breast cancer support services

organization. An attorney with 20+ years of consulting experience, she has led

business development and fundraising efforts in Connecticut, New York City

and metro Milwaukee. Through her firm, Athlone Consulting LLC, she works

behind the scenes to design ways to support private philanthropy and civic

engagement. She currently serves on the boards of the National Breast Cancer

Coalition and LIFT Inc., a youth development field hockey program, and is a

member of the MCW Cancer Center Advisory Board’s leadership team and

Ascension Wisconsin’s Institutional Review Board. Finn earned a bachelor of

arts degree from Coe College, a master of arts degree from Purdue University

and her JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

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profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Milwaukee’s industrial waterfront

and surrounding area. Past roles include the executive director of Menomonee

Valley Partners, where she helped launch an award-winning redevelopment

effort, and a decade as a full-time mom. She has served on the boards of

Milwaukee Riverkeeper, the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, the

Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin, and the Maryland

Avenue School Fund. Fowler grew up in San Francisco, and has a bachelor’s

degree from Pomona College and an M.B.A. from Georgetown University. 

Tami Garrison | COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, MOLSON COORSTami Garrison oversees hometown Community Affairs for Molson Coors. In

her current role she is responsible for community investments, partnerships

and the company’s corporate reputation in Milwaukee, Chicago and Golden,

Colo. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Milwaukee Parks

Foundation, TEMPO Milwaukee, the United Performing Arts Fund and the

Zoological Society of Milwaukee. Garrison was recognized in 2017 by the

Milwaukee Business Journal with the Woman of Influence Award. She was

also selected as one of the “Top 100 Power Brokers” in 2018 and 2019 by

the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Kristin Godfrey | MARKETING EXECUTIVE, CAPTIVATE MARKETING CONSULTINGKristin Godfrey is a marketing executive with over 15 years of experience in

B2C marketing, focused on hospitality, travel, and real estate. Her company,

Captivate Marketing Consulting, focuses on being a marketing advocate for

small- and medium-sized businesses. She has worked with organizations

including Levy Restaurants, Funjet Vacations, the Lowlands Group, Hospitality

Democracy, and Prospector Partnership, among others. A 2019 selectee as a

Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40, Kristin has been dedicated to the

community through organizations such as Repairers of the Breach, Milwaukee

Empty Bowls, and Literacy Services, and considers Milwaukee the only place

worth calling home. 

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Patti Gorsky | PRESIDENT & CEO, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSINPatti Gorsky, president and chief executive officer at Make-A-Wish Foundation

of Wisconsin, has been working for 20 years to help ensure that all medically-

eligible children in Wisconsin have their one true wish come true. Gorsky’s

efforts have grown the chapter to 400 wishes granted annually, with an $8

million plus budget and solid endowment. She is a respected leader in the state

and within Make-A-Wish America. More than 7,000 wish kids and their families

can attest to the power of a wish come true since the chapter was founded

in 1984. Gorsky says her greatest professional accomplishment is serving as

Wisconsin’s fairy godmother.

Jayne Hladio | WEALTH MANAGEMENT NATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE-U.S., U.S. BANKJayne Hladio joined U.S. Bank in 2009 as senior vice president-Wisconsin

region manager, growing market share to No.1, and was promoted in 2016 to

Wealth Management Sales Executive for the U.S., leading metropolitan wealth

management and national sales. With 30 years in finance, Hladio has been

honored as one of American Banker’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking

Teams,” TEMPO 2018 Mentor of the Year, Crain’s “Women of Note” 2006 - 40

under 40, and CCN’s “2013 Magazine Urban Empowerment Honorary.” She

co-chaired U.S. Bank’s Executive Leadership Council, and serves as executive

adviser for Women of Wisconsin and Women of Wealth nationwide. Hladio

earned her MBA in finance from Benedictine University and her BA in finance

from the University of Northern Iowa, and completed graduate studies at the

Global Institute for Leadership Development Center for Creative Leadership.

She serves on boards including Discovery World, TEMPO Milwaukee, Youth

Frontiers and American Heart Association.

Trina Jashinsky | VICE PRESIDENT – HUMAN RESOURCES, BADGER METER INC. Trina Jashinsky is vice president – human resources of Badger Meter Inc.,

an innovator in flow measurement, control and communications solutions,

serving water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers

worldwide. Jashinsky joined Badger Meter in her current position in 2016. In

this role, she leads and oversees all of the company’s human resources policies,

programs and practices. Prior to joining Badger Meter, she served as vice

president of human resources for Gannett Inc. Her career also includes serving

in HR leadership positions at Fiserv Inc., Johnson Controls Inc. and Journal

Communications Inc. Her community volunteer activities include serving on the

board of directors of Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church & School and March

of Dimes’ Signature Chef Committee. Jashinsky received a bachelor’s degree

in public administration and personnel management from the University of

Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1984, and a master’s degree in industrial and labor

relations from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1995.

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Shannon Jefferson | CEO, GIBRALTAR INDUSTRIES INC. Gibraltar Industries Inc. is a full-service facilities maintenance/management

firm established in 2007 by Shannon Jefferson. Jefferson started Gibraltar

Industries after a layoff in 2007 from her corporate position as an analyst.

Gibraltar has allowed Jefferson to serve in many capacities —she currently

holds membership with the National Association of Minority Contractors, and

has served on the board of directors of the AACW and The Business Council

of MMAC. She currently serves on the board of Waste-Cap Resource Solutions

in Milwaukee. Gibraltar Industries received the 2017 Reader Rankings for

Best Commercial Cleaning/ Restoration Company Wisconsin from the Daily

Reporter/Law Journal. Jefferson is an active supporter of Repairers of the

Breach, Milwaukee’s only daytime refuge and resource center for homeless

adults.

Lynda Johnson | ASSISTANT TREASURER, HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC.Lynda Johnson is the assistant treasurer for Harley-Davidson Inc. and Harley-

Davidson Financial Services Inc. and leads global treasury operations. She

joined Harley-Davidson in August 2004 and past roles include senior director

of FP&A and plant controller. She also led the finance function and the

subsequent divestiture of H-D’s Italy-based subsidiary MV Agusta. Prior to

Harley-Davidson, Johnson served as CFO for several privately held technology

companies. Johnson serves on the board of trustees for Carroll University and

the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. She is Carroll’s treasurer and chairs its audit

committee. She earned an MBA from The University of Chicago, a master’s

degree in industrial and systems engineering from The Ohio State University,

and a bachelor of science degree from Carroll University; and a CPA.

Nadiyah Johnson | TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER, GE HEALTHCARE Nadiyah Johnson currently works at GE Healthcare as a technical product

manager in data analytics. She graduated from Marquette University with a

master’s degree in computational science and is currently pursuing a Ph.D.

with a focus on computational science and mental health. Her research is

predominantly geared toward mobile health. Johnson’s research has granted

her recognition at several conferences around the globe. Her passion for

diversity in STEM led her to launch Jet Constellations, a local software startup

that serves to promote STEM education in Milwaukee, consult tech-oriented

startups, and build a nurturing ecosystem of techies and entrepreneurs. As

founder, Johnson aims to rebrand Milwaukee as “The Milky Way” – a tech hub

representative of Milwaukee’s diverse population. 

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Nina Johnson | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT CONSUMER AND BUSINESS BANKING FOR WISCONSIN, U.S. BANKNina Johnson joined U.S. Bank in April 2019 as the senior vice president of

consumer and business banking for the state of Wisconsin. As a new leader

in the state, she has been charged with building centrality, maximizing a

digital banking platform and building synergies whenever the opportunity

arises. Though her primary focus is on the Milwaukee/Madison market, her

team supports areas surrounding this footprint. Johnson has worked in the

banking industry for more than 35 years and has held several leadership roles

in her tenure. She holds an M.B.A. in global business management and B.A. in

business management. As a community-minded professional, she has served

on more than forty nonprofit boards, committees and consortiums. She is

a member of Professional Dimensions and Milwaukee Women Inc. Johnson

admires servant leaders and those who lead by example.

Tracy Johnson | PRESIDENT & CEO, COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® WISCONSINTracy Johnson is president and chief executive officer for CARW (Commercial

Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin). She has had roles with TEMPO

Milwaukee and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra among other organizations.

Johnson serves on boards for Ascension Wisconsin, VISIT Milwaukee,

Transportation Development Association and the Regional Transit Leadership

Council. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations and M.B.A. from

Marquette University and is a regular contributor on 620 WTMJ. Johnson is

a mom of two boys, Zach and Charlie.

Kara Kaiser | HEAD, WORKPLACE TRANSFORMATION, U.S., BMO HARRIS BANK Kara Kaiser is currently head of Workplace Transformation, U.S., Corporate Real

Estate for BMO Harris Bank. In this capacity, she leads the U.S. based workplace

transformation teams on the delivery of the U.S. Portfolio, which includes

changing the way we work and engage with our employees to foster a culture

of collaboration, innovation, productivity and engagement. Kaiser’s background

is based in sales management, integration, team building, and implementation

having over 20 years experience leading client-facing teams in financial services.

Her community involvement includes as current chair of Junior Achievement of

Wisconsin. She was a Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 winner in 2012

and a Woman of Influence recipient in 2018. She is a frequent guest on WTMJ-

TV’s “The Morning Blend” providing expert advice about financial and investing

matters. She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from the

University of Wisconsin Madison, and an M.B.A. from Marquette University. She

resides in Pewaukee with her husband and their three children.

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Chris Shields Kann | OWNER & PRINCIPAL, CHRIS KANN COACHING Chris Kann’s business career spans over 30 years and includes marketing

roles at public and private corporations, and more than 20 years as an

entrepreneur. She brings her knowledge of corporate environments, career

transitions and work/life challenges to her speaking engagements, and her

work as a Registered Corporate Coach. She holds her bachelor’s degree in

marketing and an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kann is a

frequent presenter and published author on marketing topics and has shared

her coaching and personal growth insights as the host of the “Mind Body

Spirit Living” radio show/podcast. She serves on the board of trustees for The

Prairie School and is a past president of the Qualitative Research Consultants

Association.

Johannah Karstedt St. John | CEO, PROFESSIONAL DIMENSIONSJohannah Karstedt St. John is the chief executive officer of Professional

Dimensions, a membership organization of more than 400 inclusive women

leaders who use their collective power to help each other and advance the

community. Karstedt St. John works with the board of directors to craft

and execute the organization’s strategic plan and vision. Prior to her role

at Professional Dimensions, Karstedt St. John was the vice president of G.

Strategies LLC, a Milwaukee-based consulting firm that works with candidates for

elected office and nonprofit organizations. Karstedt St. John serves on the board

of directors for Artists Working Education, as a co-lead of the communications

team for the African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee and as a member

of Pathfinders’ Development and Communications Committee. She is a graduate

of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning bachelor’s degrees in political

science and legal studies with a certificate in women’s studies.

Lynnea Katz-Petted | CEO, REVITALIZE MILWAUKEE Under the direction of Lynnea Katz-Petted Revitalize Milwaukee has grown

organizational funding from $40,000 to over $1.7 million annually, structured

an inspiring community network, and increased the diversity of projects which

serve to revitalize over 400 homes annually in Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Katz-Petted holds a B.A. in business and management and in her 38

years of experience she has built executive skills spanning from resource

development, corporate and nonprofit management, business development,

financial management, marketing, strategic planning and sales. Katz-Petted

is entrepreneurial, visionary and thrives in creating something great where

nothing previously existed, and enjoys continuous learning, performance

improvement, change management, organizational development, and coaching.

She is currently, president of the Medical College Cardiovascular Center Board

as well as a board member of the Wisconsin Club and advisory board member

to TAC. Katz-Petted has been a resident of Milwaukee for 20 years, loves her

husband and two cat children. She enjoys playing golf and traveling.

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Marcy Kempf | PARTNER, COHEN & CO.Marcy Kempf, CPA, is a partner in Cohen & Company’s Assurance Group.

She provides audit and consulting services to a variety of entities in the

investment industry and has an expansive network she uses to connect clients

and colleagues throughout the country. She leads the firm’s Milwaukee office

and is actively involved in business development, marketing and recruiting.

She frequently presents to and trains internal and external audiences. Kempf,

serves on the planning committee for the Wisconsin Mutual Fund Group and as

a volunteer and former president of Ice Age Trail Alliance. She is a graduate of

Xavier University.

Nicosia King | CEO, GOLDEN PATHNicosia King is the founder of GP Trucking, but started her first business early

in childhood at age 12 braiding hair and eventually going on to obtain her

cosmetology license. Today, King is a wife, mother of four and owner-operator

of multiple southeast Wisconsin businesses under the name of Golden Path.

She established Golden Path Senior Living in 2010, followed by Golden Path

Home Care 2013 and three other office locations providing lifestyle services.

Dump trump services firm GP Trucking was started in 2016 and certified DBE in

2019, providing services to area projects including Fiserv Forum in downtown

Milwaukee. With several other businesses under her belt including licenses,

training, and certifications, King was nominated and selected a Milwaukee

Business Journal 40 Under 40 and graduated from The Scale-Up Milwaukee

6th cohort in 2019.

Dr. Phyllis King | VICE PROVOST, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEEDr. Phyllis King is the vice provost at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

She provides leadership in a wide array of university strategic, academic

and budgetary planning and decision-making activities. She co-leads

operations related to strategic initiatives with M7 organizations. Dr. King

serves as a representative and leader to the University of Wisconsin System,

city of Milwaukee, and state for initiatives related to education, math and

English reform, STEM, health, the food and beverage industry, data science,

entrepreneurship, and innovations. She is the designated coordinator for the

M3 initiative. Dr. King is a community leader, serving in director, president

and chair positions for local, state and national organizations with charters

addressing STEM, public education, banking, city government and health

care. She is a recipient of the 2018 TEMPO Mentor Award.

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Cindy Krahenbuhl | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GUEST HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE Cindy Krahenbuhl is the executive director for the Guest House of Milwaukee

which offers a wide array of solutions to people who are, have been or are at

risk of becoming homeless. These services range from emergency shelter, to

housing to prevention and include clinical services that can address a person’s

mental health and/or addiction issues. She has worked in the Milwaukee

nonprofit sector for more than 30 years, holding management positions with

other nonprofits such as Curative Care Network and the Milwaukee Center for

Independence. She holds a master’s degree in community health education and

an M.B.A. Krahenbuhl has overseen, in her 12 years with the agency, the overall

growth of the brand of “More Than Shelter” from $2.2 million in 2007 to $7.8

million for 2020. She is proud of the Guest House’s most recent involvement

helping to relocate people from Milwaukee’s tent city and setting up staffing

for several winter warming rooms.

Caroline Krider | SVP, RELATIONSHIP MANAGER & MILWAUKEE MARKET LEADER, GLOBAL INDUSTRIALS & SERVICES, U.S. BANKCaroline Krider is the senior vice president, relationship manager and Milwaukee

market leader for global industrials and services for U.S. Bank, and has been

with the bank and its First Wisconsin and Firstar predecessors for more than 35

years. She currently manages a portfolio of approximately 25 large corporate

relationships in Wisconsin. Krider serves as immediate past board chair of the

Zoological Society of Milwaukee, and is on the boards of IMPACT/2-1-1 and the

Wisconsin Humane Society Other affiliations include Professional Dimensions

and TEMPO Milwaukee. In addition to numerous U.S. Bank awards, others

include the Milwaukee Business Journal 2014 Women of Influence award, and the

Wauwatosa Public Library Foundation Arthur B. Kohasky Leadership Award. She

is FINRA licensed and a graduate of Denison University, Marquette University’s

Graduate School of Management and the Pacific Coast Banking School.

Laura Landergott | PRINCIPAL & FOUNDER, WHOLE GROWTH PARTNERS LLC Laura Landergott is principal and founder of Whole Growth Partners LLC and

describes herself as a creative entrepreneur, fearless trailblazer and lifelong

learner. She also notes that she can be self-conscious, obsess over details and

wondered if “I really have what it takes to be successful.” She owns her own

business and admits that who she is today is because the journey hasn’t always

been smooth. After starting a company early and then hitting a glass ceiling

in a male-dominated firm, she went back and earned her M.B.A. at age 40. An

11-year career in corporate marketing was downsized at 52 which prompted her

to take a leap of faith and launch her dream firm Whole Growth Partners LLC.

The boutique marketing firm serves clients across the country. She is grateful

for the journey and notes that “an amazing career is not what you’re given, it’s

what you make of it.”

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Brook Mayborne | SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALBrook Mayborne is a senior human resources professional who most recently

served as the director of human resources for Stowell Associates, a provider

of integrated managed-care home care services in southeastern Wisconsin.

As a senior manager with the organization, she was responsible for all areas of

strategic HR planning, talent development and workplace culture. Mayborne

also provided leadership to a team of HR professionals and leadership coaching

on a regular basis. Prior to joining Stowell Associates, she was the director of

human resources at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School where she created

the infrastructure for the HR department and all of its services. She received

her bachelor’s degree in business administration and M.B.A. from the University

of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

JESSICA OLSON | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTH & EQUITY, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSINJessica Olson is an assistant professor in the Institute of Health & Equity at

the Medical College of Wisconsin. She received her Ph.D. in physiology and

her Master of Public Health degree at MCW in 2015 and 2017, respectively. Her

research is dedicated toward identification of circulating biomarkers for cancer

incidence, progression, and recurrence. Specifically, Olson investigates the

mechanisms by which microRNA contribute to cancer disparities and seeks to

accurately predict outcomes in cancer incidence and mortality and significantly

reduce health disparities nationwide.

Emily Phillips | FINANCIAL ADVISOR, BAIRDEmily Phillips is a financial advisor at Baird and has long been on an

entrepreneurial career path. Prior to joining Baird, she worked in multiple

industries including hospitality, fashion, management consulting and

technology. Her unique background enables Phillips to serve clients in creative

ways given her innate curiosity, desire to learn and capacity to adapt to

change. She is also actively involved in the community, serving on several

business advisory and nonprofit boards. Phillips was a speaker at the 2016

TEDxUWMilwaukee event. She was named a 2017 Milwaukee Business Journal

40 Under 40 award recipient and also was a recipient of the 2018 OneMKE

Driver of Diversity Professional of the Year award.

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Carmen Pitre | PRESIDENT & CEO, SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTERCarmen Pitre is the president and chief executive officer of Sojourner. Under

Pitre’s leadership, Sojourner provides crisis housing, system advocacy and

individual support to thousands of women, children and men. Pitre draws on

decades of work and personal experience to improve the way the community

supports families impacted by domestic violence. In 2016, Pitre rallied key

community leaders to create the Sojourner Family Peace Center where people

impacted by domestic violence can access emergency shelter, domestic

violence services, physical and mental health services, law enforcement and

legal assistance, counseling, employment services, financial literacy, community

education and professional training.

Aliya Pitts | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER, THE PRAIRIE SCHOOLAliya Pitts serves as chief advancement officer for The Prairie School, where she

is responsible for making authentic connections with donors, alumni, parents and

prospective families. As a lifelong learner, Pitts is driven by the desire to connect,

focusing on intentional relationships, building inclusive cultures, and collaborating

with others for the greater good. She has spent her career in nonprofit fundraising

with a concentration in educational leadership. She believes a special relationship

exists between female mentors and mentees: one of her core values is the

importance of elevating women and members of other underrepresented groups.

During her tenure, she has led her team to more than double Prairie’s annual

fundraising income, expand its preschool program, and raise its institutional

profile throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. An alumna of Smith College and a

current graduate student at Northwestern University, Pitts serves on the board

of the Hospice Alliance and volunteers as a Racine County Ambassador.

Suzanne Powers | CEO, BROKER & OWNER, POWERS REALTY GROUPSuzanne Powers, broker owner of Powers Realty Group, began her real

estate career in 2003 after a three-year pause from her corporate career as

a medical device manager. Powers found her Fortune 50 background was

uniquely tailored for corporate relocation, physician relocation and high net

worth clients. Powers excels in bringing buyers and sellers together and her

Milwaukee real estate client network now represents more than 3,600 families

in the metro Milwaukee area. Powers’ newest offering in real estate concierge

services includes an expansive array of services to assist customers in all the

details for a smooth transaction. Best known for exceptional personal service,

today Powers leads Wisconsin in individual sales production and shares her

talents mentoring other aspiring agents.

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Jamie Pratt | CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER, SPANO PRATT EXECUTIVE SEARCHJamie Pratt, SPHR, is a co-founder and partner of Spano Pratt Executive Search

and has cultivated and overseen the nonprofit search practice of Spano Pratt

for the past 20 years. She has a strong subject matter expertise in working with

search committees and developing search strategies and is skilled at driving

searches to a successful fruition and mentoring executive level candidates.

Critical to the pre-employment and employment negotiation process, Jamie

brings over 30 years as a human resource professional. Pratt is a member

of Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow), Society of Human Resource

management, Association of Fundraising Professionals, president elect for

Professional Dimensions and BoardSource member. Pratt is a 2000 Milwaukee

Business Journal 40 Under 40 and 2015 Woman of Influence Award recipient. She

holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from University of Wisconsin-

Stevens Point and has completed graduate level studies at UW-Milwaukee.

Penny Ransom | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, NETWORK HEALTH Penny Ransom leads Network Health’s efforts in sales, marketing, customer

experience, communications, human resources, enrollment, payment integrity,

claims, member and customer service, organizational development, facilities

and workplace culture. Ransom has more than 20 years of insurance industry

experience. Prior to joining Network Health in 2010, she was the director of

communications at Health Alliance Medical Plans in Urbana, IL. Ransom earned

a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kelly Renz | PRESIDENT & CEO, NOVO GROUP INC.Kelly Renz is the president and CEO of the Novo Group Inc., a recruiting and

talent effectiveness firm that has been serving clients nationwide since 2003.

Prior to Novo, Renz held leadership positions across a variety of industries,

with most of her 25 years of experience in human capital officer roles and

operations/P&L management. Whether supporting a start-up, organizational

transformation, change management, turn-around or high growth environment,

Renz enjoys working on complex business problems. She has led global

business effectiveness functions - overall human capital strategy, M&A projects,

due diligence and integration, organizational effectiveness (including process

improvement and workforce efficiency), talent acquisition, talent development,

org design/OD, employee relations and risk management, performance

management and other core business operations.

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Jan Schiller | PARTNER & CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER, BERKSHIRE CONSULTING LLCJan Schiller is partner and chief project officer at Berkshire Consulting LLC.

She is a results-driven executive applying her broad expertise and experience

at organizations that are committed to improving their ability to deliver results

in alignment with their strategy. As an entrepreneur and project management

expert, she is achieving her wildly important goal of leaving the world better

than she found it by focusing on helping organizations get from where they

are to where they want to be. Schiller’s passion is sharing her knowledge and

experience in a way that inspires the wisdom and potential in others.    

Deborah Seeger | CO-FOUNDER, PATINADeborah Seeger has spent her career working with companies on strategic

performance and workforce solutions. Her work and involvement in her

community earned her a designation of Woman of Influence by the Milwaukee

Business Journal. Since 1990, Seeger has been researching the changing

demographics and the effects of changing worker performance and attitudes

in business. She has been sharing her knowledge and information with

companies as a subject matter expert on workforce strategies and the changing

demography in the workplace, especially the effects these changes will have

on success and growth strategies in the new world of work. Seeger pioneered

the first-ever Vendor on Premise program in the industry to provide staffing

services on-site at a client company, for which she received a Pericles Award

for an innovative, outstanding program in the area of workforce solutions. Since

then Seeger has worked in three start-up companies; Tailored Management,

Jefferson Wells, and beginning in 2008, Patina Solutions.

Dr. Malika Siker | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPT. OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSINDr. Malika Siker is an associate professor in the department of radiation

oncology and associate dean for student Inclusion and diversity at the Medical

College of Wisconsin (MCW) where she oversees programs to increase diversity

in health sciences and support student inclusion. Nationally, she also leads

initiatives to improve health equity through the American Society of Radiation

Oncology. She is a faculty member of the MCW Kern Institute and co-chair of

the community advisory board of the MCW Cancer Center. Dr. Siker’s clinical

focus includes hematologic malignancies, CNS tumors, and prostate cancer.

She was named to the Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 Class of 2019.

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Gina Spang | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, VJS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Gina Spang is a senior project manager at VJS Construction Services, with 20+

years of experience in construction management, construction administration,

operations and facilities management. Spang is adept in developing and

implementing capital improvement programs, negotiating contracts and leases,

budgeting, bidding/estimating and leading a project from inception to owner

occupancy. Her solid background in both the public and private sector provides

a unique perspective and approach to her work. An active participant on area

boards and community organizations, Spang holds a bachelor of science

degree in civil engineering from Marquette University and a master’s degree

in business administration from Alverno College. She received a Milwaukee

Business Journal Women of Influence Award in 2018 and is a past recipient

of the YWCA Outstanding Woman of Achievement Award and the Milwaukee

Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award.

Mary Ellen Stanek | MANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, BAIRD ADVISORS; PRESIDENT OF BAIRD FUNDS Mary Ellen Stanek, CFA, has 40 years of investment management experience.

She currently serves as managing director of Robert W. Baird & Co. and chief

investment officer of Baird Advisors responsible for over $86B in assets under

management. Additionally, she serves as president of the Baird Funds. Stanek

was a finalist for the 2019 Morningstar Outstanding Portfolio Manager Award.

Under her leadership, the Baird Advisors team was also named a finalist for the

Morningstar Inc.’s 2016 Fixed Income Fund Manager of the Year Award. Previously

she served as president and CEO of Firstar Investment Research & Management

Co. She serves on the boards of Baird Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual, and

WEC Energy Group along with a host of other Milwaukee-area organizations as

well as Marquette University where she chaired the board and was elected Trustee

Emerita. She received her B.A. from Marquette University and her M.B.A. from the

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Denise Thomas | PRESIDENT & OWNER, THE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION COACH LLCDenise Thomas is the president and owner of The Effective Communication

Coach, LLC, a consultancy focused on transforming emerging and existing

professionals into extraordinary leaders by master the art of effective

communication and networking. With 17 years of experience in working for

Fortune 500 companies, Thomas has honed the ability to deliver and receive

messages across language, cultural, and communication-style barriers. Her

existing portfolio of clients include Northwestern Mutual and Manpower Group.

Organizations she’s consulted and coached include the National Black MBA

Association, National Urban League and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater

Milwaukee. She was recently recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as

a 2019 Woman of Influence and Top 100 Power Broker.

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Terry Tuttle | PRESIDENT, HELLERMANNTYTON NORTH AMERICATerry Tuttle is the president of HellermannTyton North America, a global

leader of cable management solutions serving the world’s most technical

companies. Tuttle’s career with HellermannTyton spans 32 years, advancing

in communications, marketing, and sales roles until her recent position in

2017. Tuttle leads results and 10 sites in North America (3 in Milwaukee). She

graduated with a B.A. from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL and a M.A.

from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in public communication. Tuttle has

a variety of interests, including travel, theatre and hiking. She endeavors to

balance family, work, and friends to maintain a balanced and fulfilling life.

Lisa Vanlerberghe | SENIOR MANAGER OF SUPPLY CHAIN, MILLERCOORSLisa Vanlerberghe is the senior manager of supply chain for MillerCoors. She

has more than 17 years of experience in the beer industry in engineering,

operations and supply chain. Currently, she is responsible for the U.S. supply

chain: network optimization/modeling and creation of the monthly supply plan

for sales and operations planning. Vanlerberghe graduated from Milwaukee

School of Engineering with a degree in industrial engineering and a minor in

business management. She has an MBA with an emphasis in organizational

development, and is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional.

Vanlerberghe currently serves on the board of directors of the AIDS Resource

Center of Wisconsin, now called Vivent Health. She’s an active supporter of

the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Greater Milwaukee, and United Way

of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.

Vanessa Vasquez | DIRECTOR OF CAREER READINESS AND PARTNERSHIPS, CARMEN SCHOOLS OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYVanessa Vasquez is director of career programs and partnerships at Carmen

Schools of Science & Technology and dedicates her career to the advancement

of Hispanic students in education, while serving as a mentor and advocate

for their success. Previously, Vasquez lead MATC’s Driving Dreams initiative,

a program at the college designed to increase graduation rates and identify a

path to college for underrepresented students at eight Milwaukee public high

schools. She volunteers with multiple organizations throughout the Milwaukee

area and has received numerous awards including the 2018 Hispanic Woman

of the Year recognition by UMOS, a nonprofit advocacy organization, and a

2019 Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award. She serves on the board

of directors of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Greater Milwaukee

Chapter and has spoken on several women’s leadership panels. Vasquez

received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Alverno College and is

pursuing a doctoral degree in leadership for the advancement of learning and

service at Cardinal Stritch University.

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Marilyn Vollrath | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & SENIOR CONSULTANT, REPUTATION PARTNERS LLC Marilyn Vollrath is a senior consultant with Reputation Partners LLC. She joined

the firm in 2016 with the acquisition of Vollrath Associates Inc., the company

she co-founded and grew into a full-service communications agency. She has

worked with companies in a variety of industries, ranging from start-ups to

Fortune 500 firms. A seasoned PR executive, Vollrath’s strength is working

with CEOs and organization leaders in designing and executing comprehensive

communications programs that build awareness and support among key

stakeholders. She is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America, is

a past president of TEMPO, and serves on the boards of Goodwill Industries of

Southeastern Wisconsin and Milwaukee Women inc.   

Carrie Wall | PRESIDENT & CEO, YMCA OF METROPOLITAN MILWAUKEECarrie Wall is the president and chief executive officer for the YMCA of

Metropolitan Milwaukee. She has come full circle as her first 20 years were

growing her career in the Milwaukee Y. Then Wall spent four years as vice

president of operations in the Chicago YMCA and seven years as the president

and CEO of the YMCA of Dane County in Madison. She is a current member of

the YMCA of the USA national board of directors. In 2016, In Business Magazine

recognized her as a nonprofit leader. Wall has a bachelor of science degree in

business management from Alverno College.

Faye Wetzel | FOUNDER & OWNER, FAYE’S After a 20-year career in advertising and marketing, Faye Wetzel opened Faye’s

Women’s Boutique in Mequon on February 2, 1991. A second store was opened

in Brookfield in 2004. The stores continue to blaze a fashion trail and Wetzel

and her staff are credited with originating and spearheading the “Be Loyal

Shop Local” movement in Milwaukee. Faye’s was named 2018 Best Women’s

Boutique by both Milwaukee Magazine and MKE Lifestyle and also was a

recipient of a Milwaukee Business Journal 2018 Fastest Growing Firm award.

Wetzel was recognized as a Milwaukee Business Journal Woman of Influence

in 2012. She is an alumna of Tempo and served as the foundation director for

the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin. Wetzel is a frequent guest on WTMJ-TV’s

“Morning Blend,” produces several fashion shows a year and contributes

fashion content to media outlets.

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Rachel Wiesner | GENERAL MANAGER, DOWNTOWN KITCHEN, THE BARTOLOTTA RESTAURANTSRachel Wiesner serves as general manager of Downtown Kitchen, an urban

food hall located within the U.S. Bank Center in downtown Milwaukee operated

by The Bartolotta Restaurants. A member of The Bartolotta Restaurants family

since 2010, Wiesner is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Downtown

Kitchen’s dining program, which serves thousands of breakfast and lunch

guests, as well as the venue’s extensive catering and event-hosting operations.

An experienced manager, Wiesner is also credited for maintaining Downtown

Kitchen’s status as one of the area’s most popular daily dining destinations.

Prior roles include director of catering for Sodexo and as an event coordinator

for the Italian-themed Il Fornaio restaurant chain. She holds a bachelor’s

degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Nevada,

Las Vegas and earned a certification in floral design from the Milwaukee

School of Floral Design.

Corneshia Williams | ASSET PROTECTION DIRECTOR, TARGETCorneshia Williams started her career with Target about 14 years ago and has

worked across the country for Target (NY, FL, and MN) in various leadership

roles in multiple fields including assets protection, sales, guest experience and

distribution. She is currently asset protection director. She is originally from

Milwaukee and graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree

in criminology and a master’s degree in public service and administration of

justice. Williams also holds an M.B.A. and is working towards a doctoral degree

in business management with a focus on keeping businesses profitable by

keeping them safe and secure. Outside of work, Williams keeps busy with her

“great family” including her husband and two children.

Kay Yuspeh | CEO & FORMER OWNER (RETIRED), ELITE SPORTS CLUBSMore than 30 years ago, Kay Yuspeh dove in as the first female club owner in

the city with the purchase of a failing tennis club. Based on her entrepreneurial

instincts and personal experiences, she saw an opening for a new kind of club

and spent the next 30 years, not only purchasing four other clubs in the area,

but also completely renovating each location to focus on family health and

wellness, creating multipurpose clubs. She became the largest owner of

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