MADISON – WMC Foundation, an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – has officially launched its annual Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship program, announcing the 44 Wisconsin business leaders who have been accepted as 2026 fellows. The program, presented by CLA (CliftonLarsenAllen LLP), is designed to educate and develop emerging business leaders through multi-day retreats, expert-led sessions, and peer-to-peer learning. Fellows will graduate with exclusive insights into Wisconsin’s economy, public policy, and business landscape.
“Leadership development is key to ensuring a strong and competitive business environment that will propel our economy forward for generations to come,” said WMC Foundation President Wade Goodsell. “We’re passionate about equipping emerging leaders because we understand the ripple effect of their growth. This is a hard-working and dedicated cohort, and I’m excited to fuel their development.”
The 2026 Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship cohort will gather in Madison, La Crosse, and Green Bay for retreats featuring top-tier programming and development throughout the year.
2026 Wisconsin Leads Fellows:
Katelyn Acker – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Will Alverson – Accurate Metal Products
Peter Augelli – Prent
Brad Barman – EVCO Plastics
Luke Behm – Performance
Kerry Behnke – Professional Plating
Matthew Davis – Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Kristy Deleeuw – Plexus
Kevin Duax – John Deere
Marc Durant – Ariens
Chris Everson – Sussex IM
Greg Ewan – Greenheck Group
Schuyler File – Hausmann Group
Travis Froze – First Business Bank
Tom Goodall – Accord Manufacturing
Chris Goss – Hoffman Construction Company
Eric Hansen – LaForce
Kenley Hansen – Waupaca Foundry
Coye Harrett – Van Hise Companies
Dan Herbst – North Valley Precision
John Holborow – MSI General Corporation
Jared Kempel – Baker Tilly
Alexandra Kipperman – Mercury Marine
Ian Kirkpatrick – Brakebush
Bettsy Konicek – Michael Best Strategies
Matt Kovachich – Godfrey Kahn
Ron Krizan – Dairyland Power Cooperative
Kristi Kulas – M3
Bryan Lisowski – First American Bank
Jennifer Malcore – Kwik Trip
Jared McKeen – Evans Transportation
Abigail Milton – Fermented Food Holdings
Jerry Pettigrew – Waukesha County Business Alliance
Ted Quick – Werner Electric Supply
Marc Sacia – Aon
David Schwallier – Riley Construction
Bethany Seubert – Greenheck Group
David Severseike – Vogel Brothers
Nicholas Shores – Blain’s Supply / Farm & Fleet
Elyse Smithback – Park Bank
Terrie Tauferner – Delta Dental of Wisconsin
Syed Tirmizi – Grande Cheese
Dan Wojciechowicz – Hydrite
Stephen Ziegeweid – Dairyland Power Cooperative
WMC Foundation has now graduated four cohorts from the program. Alumni gather each year for a reunion to benchmark, meet fellows from other cohorts, hear from speakers, and more. To learn more about the program, visit www.wmcfoundation.org.
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