Wade Goodsell serves as President of the WMC Foundation and Chief Operating Officer of WMC. In his role, Wade guides WMC’s strategy, relationships, revenue and programming; including the Future Wisconsin Project, Wisconsin Business World, Manufacturing & CFO Roundtables, Wisconsin Leads Executive Fellowship and the WMC Family Business Forum.

Prior to joining WMC, Wade worked at Baker Tilly in a national consulting and business development role, as well as for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation where he served as Business Attraction Director. While at WEDC, he was recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultants Connect. Wade started his career at WMC working in membership and government relations and is a graduate of Bethel University.

Wade has been recognized by In Business Madison as 40 under 40. When not coaching his kid’s youth sports teams, Wade also serves as Audit Committee Chairman on the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing Productivity’s Board of Directors as well as President-Elect for the Association of State Chamber Professionals Board of Directors. He is married and on a family quest to visit America’s National Parks!