Jon D. Hammes, founder and managing partner of the Hammes Company. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned an M.S. degree in real estate and urban land economics. Jon and his wife Ann have four children, Patrick, Sarah, Christopher and Michael, and eight grandchildren.
His son Michael Hammes oversees operation of a Hammes Company owned golf course, The Bog.
He serves on these boards:
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin Foundation
- YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
- United Way of Greater Milwaukee
- Teach for America
- Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce
- Wisconsin Policy Research Institute
- WiCab Inc.
- American Enterprise Institute.
- United Way of Greater Milwaukee.
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Cargo Hub Planned For Milwaukee Airport
Former Air Force base along College Avenue would be redeveloped.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Bucks Parade, Celebration
Crowd estimated in excess of 100,000.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Carleton School to Become Housing
Plus: Bradley Foundation moving to Hammes Building.
Apr 21st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Hammes HQ Nears Completion
Brookfield firm will move Downtown before the end of the year.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Questions Scott Walker Must Answer on Foxconn’s Broken Promises
Here are just a few of the questions Walker should immediately answer
Aug 27th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Copper Dome Emerges Downtown
Hammes HQ sports Jeffersonian-style design.
Jun 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Crony Capitalism of Walker, Hammes, Foxconn
Walker donor gets $100 million Foxconn project for which his company has no experience.
May 22nd, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Follow The Money: Foxconn Edition
This isn’t the first instance of Walker campaign donors benefitting from the Foxconn Hail Mary.
May 15th, 2018 by Andy Gronik
Foxconn ties to Walker campaign exposed
"This taxpayer-funded project is padding the pockets of Gov. Walker’s campaign finance chairman while diverting money away from our schools, roads, and small businesses."
May 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. Wachs Says Walker is Using Taxpayer Money to Line the Pockets of His Donors
"That’s outrageous and I think anyone with even a little common sense gets that it is corrupt."
May 14th, 2018 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Hammes HQ Takes Shape
Building is a welcome change from a vacant lot.
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Classical Dome Appears Downtown
Hammes Co.'s new headquarters distinctive design clearly visible.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
An 18th Century Building Made of Steel
Hammes' new downtown HQ is Jeffersonian-throwback with modern materials.
Jul 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Announces Peter Feigin as Honoree of 2017 Roast
Milwaukee Bucks and Sixteenth Street share commitment to improving outcomes for Milwaukee’s most vulnerable
Jun 20th, 2017 by Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
Hammes HQ Starts Construction
Brookfield firm moves downtown next year into classical-styled building.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Hammes Revises Controversial Design
City panel approves a shorter, stouter building. Will that stop the complaints?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Hammes Building An Obvious Mistake
But is it worth fighting to stop it? Nah. Here’s why.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Tom Bamberger
How Bad (or Good) is Hammes HQ Design?
Is it urban or suburban, Jeffersonian or Reaganesque? The debate has already begun.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Hammes Moving Downtown in 2018
Another company moving from suburbs to Downtown and with unusual architectural style.
Oct 21st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us
Or how Scott Walker corrupted Wisconsin, as the leaked Doe documents reveal.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Hammes Co. Names Chris Kay President and COO
Healthcare consulting firm announces changes in executive leadership as Chris Kay succeeds Richard Galling as President and COO.
Feb 8th, 2016 by Hammes Company
Hammes Partners racks up $130 million in investments with Presence Health in Chicago
Dec 11th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Rich Kirchen
Did Bucks Investors Pay Off Walker?
One publication says yes. But most donors to his presidential campaign are secret.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyScott Walker Push For Milwaukee Bucks Arena Subsidy Could Benefit His Fundraising Chief
Jul 17th, 2015 - International Business Times - David SirotaGov. Scott Walker, now presidential candidate, hosts private reception with mega supporters
Jul 13th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Rich KirchenJon Hammes, Cubs’ Todd Ricketts to co-chair Walker presidential fundraising campaign: Report
Jul 8th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Alison BauterScott Walker hoping new bundlers help vault him over fundraising hurdles
Jul 7th, 2015 - CNN - Sara Murray
Is Bucks Arena a Done Deal?
The way the team's owners are buying up downtown land, they're clearly certain the deal will pass.
Jul 6th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Hammes buys lot near Park East development site
Jul 3rd, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom DaykinMilwaukee developer Jon Hammes acquires The Bog golf course in Saukville
Jul 2nd, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Mark KassPark East deal may leave county holding the bill for 2005 annex demolition
Jun 9th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Sean Ryan
Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.
May 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Supervisor’s claim sidetracks Park East development project
Oct 5th, 2014 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Dan Bice
10 Key Issues in NBA Arena Debate
Will the new owners get tax support? It all depends on these ten issues.
Apr 24th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Mequon’s heavy hitters fight assessments
Feb 19th, 2003 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Lawrence Sussman
For developer on investment board, 2000 a good year
Dec 17th, 2000 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Cary SpivakSEC May Hold Independent Directors Responsible for Heartland Debacle
Dec 6th, 2000 - The Street - Mercer Bullard
