TEMPO Elects New Board of Directors as Organization Continues Legacy of Empowering Women Leaders
Ana Simpson Continues as Board Chair; Tammy Belton-Davis Elected Chair Elect
MILWAUKEE (May 1, 2026) – TEMPO members have elected new officers and directors to its 2026-2027 Board of Directors and TEMPO Foundation Board at the organization’s Annual Meeting, effective May 1, 2026. The leadership transition comes as TEMPO advances the next phase of its 2026–2029 strategic plan, deepening its commitment to engagement, value, advocacy and impact.
Ana Simpson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast, continues as Board Chair for the 2026-2027 term. Tammy Belton-Davis of Athena Communications has been elected Board Chair Elect, bringing decades of strategic communications expertise to TEMPO’s leadership. Tracie Parent of Kahler Slater returns as Treasurer, and Aliah Berman of Omnicom Advertising takes on the role of Secretary.
Board Leadership Positions and New Elections
- Heather Turner, Practice Leader – Project Development and Principal Shareholder at Eppstein Uhen Architects, will serve as Expanded Impact Chair.
- Linda Hogan, an independent consultant and former Bader Rutter executive, joins as Governance Chair.
- Tina DeGustino, Regional President, Wisconsin Region at BMO, was elected as a new Director-at-Large.
“Ana has continued to be an exceptional leader for TEMPO, and we are thrilled to welcome Tammy Belton-Davis as Chair Elect alongside a strong slate of officers and directors who are deeply committed to our mission,” said Jennifer Dirks, President and CEO of TEMPO. “This board reflects the caliber of leadership that has defined TEMPO for more than 50 years — women who show up, lead boldly, and invest in the next generation.”
TEMPO also acknowledged three outgoing Board members for their extraordinary service and leadership: Erickajoy Daniels, Rebecca Ehlers, and Mary Ellen Krueger. Each has been a champion of the organization, serving in board leadership roles, on committees, and as mentors within the TEMPO community.
“These women have given so generously of their time, expertise, and energy during a transformational period for our organization, and their impact will be felt for years to come,” added Dirks.
TEMPO Foundation Board Elected During Annual Meeting
Members also approved the 2026-2027 TEMPO Foundation Board to oversee activities of the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the organization. Brook Mayborne, Mayborne Executive HR, continues as Foundation Board Chair, effective May 1, 2026.
2026-2027 Board of Directors
Officers
- Board Chair: Ana Simpson, Girl Scouts WI Southeast
- Board Chair Elect: Tammy Belton-Davis, Athena Communications
- Treasurer: Tracie Parent, Kahler Slater
- Secretary: Aliah Berman, Omnicom Advertising
Directors
- Expanded Impact: Heather Turner Loth, EUA
- Communications: Angela Pittman Taylor, Baird
- Diversity & Inclusion: Beth Ridley, Ridley Consulting
- Emerging Women Leaders: Aliya Pitts, Broad Lake Partners
- Governance: Linda Hogan, Consultant
- Membership: Kelly Turnquist, Girl Scouts WI Southeast
Directors-at-Large
- Dina Abercrombie, Northwestern Mutual
- Kathie Campbell, Clarios
- Kareeda Chones-Aguam, Milwaukee Bucks
- Tina DeGustino, BMO
- Victoria Haas, Affinity Accounting
- Nina Johnson, US Bank
- Sarah Maio, Consultant
- Mary Robyn Peotter, Consultant
- DeVona Wright Cottrell, GMR Marketing
President & CEO
Jennifer Dirks, TEMPO
TEMPO members also elected Sadhna Morato-Lindvall with Froedtert Health as Foundation Board Chair Elect. Rachel Morafcik and Heidi Schneider join the Foundation Board as new Directors-at-Large.
“The TEMPO Foundation continues to be a driving force in supporting women’s leadership development through scholarships and grants,” said Dirks. “With this strong Foundation Board in place, we look forward to expanding our impact and creating even more opportunities for women to thrive in their careers.” Throughout its history, the TEMPO Foundation has awarded more than $525,000 in educational scholarships and over $130,000 in professional development grants to both emerging and executive women leaders in our community.
About TEMPO
TEMPO is a network of more than 500 executive women and nearly 300 emerging women leaders who have spoken up, risen above and defied conventions to succeed. Its mission is to further the impact of women leaders in our community. TEMPO serves its diverse membership of executive, senior, and C-level leaders through educational programming and professional development, networking opportunities, relationship building, and mentoring, with the goal of empowering women to achieve and sustain leadership roles. TEMPO’s Emerging Women Leaders group represents the future generation of our organization. For more information on TEMPO visit www.tempomilwaukee.org.
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.
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