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Baseball Hall-of-Famer Bob Uecker to Receive Ninth Annual Citizen Support for Our Armed Services Award

Baseball Hall-of-Famer Bob Uecker to Receive Ninth Annual Citizen Support for Our Armed Services Award

Milwaukee Armed Services Committee, led by two new co-chairs, honors those who support and serve our Armed Forces as civilians.

Environmental economist named new director of the Center for Water Policy

Environmental economist named new director of the Center for Water Policy

Tracy Boyer comes to UWM from Oklahoma State University.

Wisconsin EMS Association announces new Conference and Education Director

Wisconsin EMS Association announces new Conference and Education Director

Amanda Bates fills the position that was vacated by former Director Fred Hornby.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Names New Director of Communications

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Names New Director of Communications

Wauwatosa native most recently served as Communications Director for the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder

DeNeve appointed public relations supervisor for Common Council – City Clerk’s Office

DeNeve appointed public relations supervisor for Common Council – City Clerk’s Office

Mr. DeNeve will assist in managing all of the division’s public relations.

Heritage Senior Living Expands Focus on Hospitality and Culinary Programs with New Hire

Heritage Senior Living Expands Focus on Hospitality and Culinary Programs with New Hire

Antonio Evans joined Heritage Senior Living from Whitefish Bay-based restaurant MOXIE.

EUA Designers Win Three ASID Wisconsin Design Excellence Awards

EUA Designers Win Three ASID Wisconsin Design Excellence Awards

Allison Pfeifer and Emily Thomas received Gold and Silver Awards.

WEDC names new vice president of sector strategy development

WEDC names new vice president of sector strategy development

Vincent Rice will lead WEDC’s efforts to advance Wisconsin’s key industries

Boys & Girls Clubs’ Wisconsin Youth of the Year Advances #MeToo Movement

Boys & Girls Clubs’ Wisconsin Youth of the Year Advances #MeToo Movement

Daijahnay Canady, 16, a sexual assault survivor, will be using the platform to advocate for other young survivors in the midst of the #MeToo movement

Kristen Mekemson named VP of Development and Philanthropic Services at Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Governor Walker Honors Five for Excellence in Tourism Industry

Governor Walker Honors Five for Excellence in Tourism Industry

Annual tourism conference concludes with awards celebration

Governor Walker Appoints Chief of Staff Rich Zipperer to the Public Service Commission, Eric Schutt as Chief of Staff

Governor Walker Appoints Chief of Staff Rich Zipperer to the Public Service Commission, Eric Schutt as Chief of Staff

Zipperer has served in the Governor’s Office since September 2012 and as chief of staff since September 2015.