Former Gehl Foods chief goes ‘On the Issues’ to discuss political reform and U.S. competitiveness
Gehl says the current political system has become dysfunctional, and its inability to address key issues hurts U.S. competitiveness.
MILWAUKEE – Katherine Gehl, former president and CEO of Gehl Foods, will be the featured guest in an upcoming “On the Issues with Mike Gousha,” Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Marquette University Law School’s Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St.
Since overseeing the sale of her family’s Wisconsin-based business in March 2015, Gehl has emerged as a new voice in the debate about the state of our politics. A former Democrat, Gehl now refers to herself as a “proud independent” and says she is focused on reforming the nation’s political process. Gehl says the current political system has become dysfunctional, and its inability to address key issues hurts U.S. competitiveness.
In addition to her experience in manufacturing, Gehl served as vice president at Bernstein Investment Research and Management, special assistant to Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley for technology and economic development, director of information technology services at Chicago Public Schools, and organizational development manager at Oracle. Gehl will discuss political reform, the changes she would like to see and whether she may run for office in the future.
Gousha, an award-winning broadcast journalist, is the Law School’s distinguished fellow in law and public policy. His “On the Issues” series of conversations with newsmakers supports Marquette Law School’s commitment to serve as a modern-day public square for the city of Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin and beyond.
Through public programming such as the Marquette Law School Poll, debates featuring candidates in significant political races, Gousha’s “On the Issues” conversations with newsmakers, public lectures by leading scholars and conferences on significant issues of public importance, the Law School serves as the region’s leading venue for serious civil discourse about law and public policy matters.
The event is open to members of the public at no cost. Registration is required and is available online
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Marquette University
New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of U.S. Supreme Court edges upward, but 55% disapprove of the Court’s work
Oct 17th, 2024 by Marquette UniversityLarge majorities of both Republicans and Democrats favor strict ethics code, fixed terms for justices; majority of those polled say justices decide cases based more on politics than law
New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds presidential race extremely tight, enthusiasm for voting high among both Democrats and Republicans but low among independents
Oct 16th, 2024 by Marquette UniversityPlease note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
