H. Carl Mueller, founder, chairman and CEO of Mueller Communications.

Official biography from Mueller Communications…

Mr. H. Carl Mueller has worked for more than 30 years as a journalist, marketing, public relations, media and governmental affairs executive.  In addition to managing client projects and the work of the firm’s talented professionals, Mr. Mueller has served as a manager and advisor to a Wisconsin Governor, several university presidents, a Wisconsin Congressman and chief of staff to the Mayor of Milwaukee.

Mr. Mueller is chairman and chief executive officer of Mueller Communications, Inc., which serves clients with marketing, public relations, media and governmental affairs, issues and crisis management and internal and external communications programs.

Mr. Mueller worked for ten years as a newspaper reporter and editor for the Milwaukee Sentinel and The Paper for Central Wisconsin.  As a newsman, he won national recognition for his work and served as a board member and president of the Society for Professional Journalists. He currently serves as treasurer of the Milwaukee Press Club.

An active member of his community, he is a member of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, the Milwaukee Press Club, and the Society of Professional Journalists and has served as a board member and president of A Wisconsin African Relief Effort (Project Aware).  Mr. Mueller also is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Counselor’s Academy.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Milwaukee Urban LeagueChildren’s Outing Association (COA), the UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association, the Police Athletic League, Easter Seals and Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Mr. Mueller has done graduate work at both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  He also received professional training at the American Press Institute at Columbia University and at Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

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What’s It Worth?: Prospect Ave. Building Built By Lumber Baron
What’s It Worth?

Prospect Ave. Building Built By Lumber Baron

Now owned by PR man Carl Mueller, selling converted mansion for $1.5 million.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Mueller Communications Moving To The Fortress
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mueller Communications Moving To The Fortress

PR firm with many clients will relocate from Lower East Side to Brewers Hill.

Members Ratify New Press Club Board of Governors
Eyes on Milwaukee: $44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $200

Eyes on Milwaukee: $44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $100

Eyes on Milwaukee: $44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched
Eyes on Milwaukee

$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched

Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.

Coalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans

Contribution to Nikiya Dodd of $100

Coalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $100

Coalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Coalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Coalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $394

Coalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans
Murphy’s Law: The Bogus Studies of Miller Park
Murphy’s Law

The Bogus Studies of Miller Park

How we've been misled -- repeatedly -- about Brewers “economic impact.”

Campaign Cash: $1 Million In Donations to City Politicians

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $100

Campaign Cash: $1 Million In Donations to City Politicians
Campaign Cash

$1 Million In Donations to City Politicians

Our Political Contributions Tracker hits $1 million, reveals who’s giving and getting cash.

Henningsen, former alderman, dies at age 70
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Henningsen, former alderman, dies at age 70

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $250

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Robert Donovan of $100

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Michael Murphy of $100

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Russell W. Stamper, II of $100

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $100

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $400

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $400

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining
Plenty of Horne

City Birthday Party All About Dining

Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.

Candidates cut ties to exec after change in plan to house sex offenders

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Candidates cut ties to exec after change in plan to house sex offenders
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Candidates cut ties to exec after change in plan to house sex offenders

Exciting News from Mueller Communications

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $200

Exciting News from Mueller Communications

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Exciting News from Mueller Communications

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $130

Exciting News from Mueller Communications

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $1,000

Exciting News from Mueller Communications

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Exciting News from Mueller Communications

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $100

Exciting News from Mueller Communications
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Exciting News from Mueller Communications

Today, I'm pleased to tell you that Lori Richards and James Madlom are joining me as partners and shareholders of Mueller Communications.

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Michael Grebe, Stealth Warrior

Is the Bradley Foundation CEO the real thinker behind Scott Walker’s policies?

Murphy’s Law: Who is “Lobbying” For the Streetcar?

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Murphy’s Law: Who is “Lobbying” For the Streetcar?

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Murphy’s Law: Who is “Lobbying” For the Streetcar?

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $100

Murphy’s Law: Who is “Lobbying” For the Streetcar?
Murphy’s Law

Who is “Lobbying” For the Streetcar?

Money is being spent and wild rumors are flying. So what’s the truth?

Plenty of Horne: Conference Touts Historic Preservation

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $150

Plenty of Horne: Conference Touts Historic Preservation
Plenty of Horne

Conference Touts Historic Preservation

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Eyes on Milwaukee: New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $100

Eyes on Milwaukee: New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground
Eyes on Milwaukee

New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground

The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.

Murphy’s Law: Attorneys Rush to Chisholm’s Defense
Murphy’s Law

Attorneys Rush to Chisholm’s Defense

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Photo Gallery: BMO Harris Will Back Ballet
Photo Gallery

BMO Harris Will Back Ballet

The ballet's new corporate sponsor makes its first major gift to Milwaukee since buying out M&I Bank.

Back in the News: Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary
Back in the News

Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary

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Back in the News: The Arrogance of Summerfest
Back in the News

The Arrogance of Summerfest

Mayor Barrett met with Summerfest board members, who agreed to share more information about its finances and director’s compensation.

Plenty of Horne: Every Politician in Town
Plenty of Horne

Every Politician in Town

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The Chatter: Abele vs County Board — Again
The Chatter

Abele vs County Board — Again

Someone leaked the info on Abele's plan for a 44 story lakefront tower, leaving him apologizing to the board.

RTA Meets the Milwaukee County Board – Meeting Recap

RTA Meets the Milwaukee County Board – Meeting Recap

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The Roundup: State Elections Board Responds to Complaint Against Walker
The Roundup

State Elections Board Responds to Complaint Against Walker

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The Roundup: Let My People Shop!
The Roundup

Let My People Shop!

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The Roundup

How Did Peggy Know?

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The Roundup: The Extraordinary Longevity of Milwaukee Politicians
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The Extraordinary Longevity of Milwaukee Politicians

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The Roundup: Lautenschlager’s Fast Ones – Past Speeding Tickets Raise Residency Issues
The Roundup

Lautenschlager’s Fast Ones – Past Speeding Tickets Raise Residency Issues

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The Roundup: On the Fundraiser Trail
The Roundup

On the Fundraiser Trail

David Riemer held a fundraiser and art auction to advance his bid for County Executive. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design was the place, and over a hundred people showed up to look at the art (a Guido Brink retrospective) and to meet with the candidate March 8th. Wine was served, and the food was perhaps the finest of the larger-scale campaign events this year. The snacks included hummus and all sorts of veggie-cheesy items nicely prepared and tastefully presented. Everybody had to shut up for a brief speech by the candidate. Riemer is getting better at these, and unlike certain other candidates for president or even for mayor, he is able to adjust the message to his audience with a reasonable degree of spontaneity. The crowd at MIAD learned that Riemer has two brothers who are actors, and mom was too. In college (as an undergraduate) he studied poetry. “Art is not just an add-on. Art is essential to a metropolitan area. It is essential to its success.” No argument from the crowd on that account. Marvin Pratt showed up, and that created a mild buzz for a while. Riemer campaign guru Bill Christofferson wants us all to know that his candidate’s “Last Blast” fundraiser will be held in Turner Hall on March 23rd, 5-7 p.m. The Riemer campaign sent out a news release encouraging its supporters to cast absentee ballots. Election Day, April 6th is Passover, he reminds us. It is also a time when many of us might be out of town on Spring break. Riemer would appreciate it if we voted before fleeing this miserable weather. It is all about turnout, at this point. Molly Christofferson, Bill’s daughter, did campaign work for Sandy Folaron. She now works for Marvin Pratt. Strange bedfellows. Bob Weiss held a fundraiser for Acting Mayor Pratt March 10th, at his restaurant, Shakers, 422 S. Second St. He sent me a note: “Clueless staffers, no signage, no promo materials, NO candidate, when promised 6-8 p.m. for His fundraiser.” Weiss said the event coordinator “sat by self in back corner, left after an hour. Some big hitter clients of mine left in disgust since Marvin not there. … Overall, hardly our greatest political experience.” Weiss is planning a solstice party this week (good timing), with plenty of food and booze. Forget the politics! Unopposed and Raising Money: Musings on the Common Council Presidency It is tough to draw a crowd in an election year when you have no opponent, and it’s nice for a candidate to not have to sweat his election. “I only hold one fundraiser a year and this is it,” said Ald. Michael Murphy at Derry Hegarty’s Pub, an event that perhaps saw about 75 people. The event was Thursday, March 11th, close enough to St. Patrick’s Day, which is appropriate since Murphy claims to be of Irish heritage. Since the money wasn’t absolutely necessary, and since the candidate seemed destined to win, the fundraiser easily lurched into its secondary […]

The Roundup: “Legacy, Schmegacy”
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“Legacy, Schmegacy”

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Murphy’s Law: Ament’s Sweetheart Insurance Deal For An Old Crony
Murphy’s Law

Ament’s Sweetheart Insurance Deal For An Old Crony

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Murphy’s Law: Could Bob Ott Be Investigated For Ethical Conflicts?
Murphy’s Law

Could Bob Ott Be Investigated For Ethical Conflicts?

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Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Goes Crazy for Research Parks
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee Goes Crazy for Research Parks

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