Wisconsin Center District announces settlement with former CEO
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) has reached a settlement today with former President and CEO Marty Brooks. As part of the settlement, the District will pay $350,000. In keeping with the Board of Directors’ commitment to transparency and accountability, the District is releasing the settlement agreement publicly.
“The Wisconsin Center District has reached a settlement with its former CEO,” says Wisconsin Center District Board Chair Omar Shaikh. “With this matter now resolved, the District is focused on the future and on fulfilling its mission to serve our community, partners, guests and the events we host. The Board of Directors is united in moving forward together and remains committed to the District’s continued success. We appreciate the continued support of our stakeholders and look forward to the opportunities ahead.”
The Wisconsin Center District remains focused on delivering exceptional experiences at Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena while supporting Milwaukee’s visitor economy and the community it serves. With a strong calendar of events and continued momentum across its venues, the District looks ahead to building on that progress and creating new opportunities for Milwaukee.
About Wisconsin Center District
Experience-obsessed and committed to creating unforgettable moments, the Wisconsin Center District (WCD) is a quasi-governmental entity that operates UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Miller High Life Theatre and Baird Center. The WCD venues are within walking distance of top hotels, retail establishments, attractions, dining and nightclubs. Created under Wisconsin State Statute in 1994, WCD offers captivating and buzzworthy experiences, making Milwaukee a not-to-be-missed destination. For more information about WCD, visit WCD.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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