Category: Board of Visitors

News stories about members of the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors.

Abele joins school’s Board of Visitors

Jennifer Abele (MPA ’01) has served Milwaukee in many leadership roles, including as leader of the Milwaukee Water Works and chief partnership officer for UW–Milwaukee.

Roger Ervin elected chair of Board of Visitors

Roger Ervin has worked in the highest levels of presidential politics and diplomatic service and served as the president and CEO of Blumont.

Lunch at Culver’s fitting place to find common ground in polarizing political climate

The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.

Conant joins school’s Board of Visitors

Alex Conant (MPA ’03) is a founding partner at Firehouse Strategies, a bipartisan public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. He joined the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors in April.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Terry Lierman

Terry Lierman (MA ’71) has dedicated his life to serving his community and improving policies and outcomes with a focus on the health, energy, and education fields.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Daniel Speckhard

A former U.S. Ambassador to Greece and Belarus, Speckhard (MA ’82) is the President/CEO of Corus International.

Anton joins school’s Board of Visitors

The La Follette School is excited to announce new Board of Visitors member JoAnne Anton, director of giving for Herb Kohl Philanthropies.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Michael Youngman

Michael Youngman (MA ’82) is a retired executive officer of Northwestern Mutual. As vice president of government relations, Youngman oversaw legislative and regulatory matters at the federal, state, and local levels.

144 alumni and friends support students on Day of the Badger

For the third year in a row, La Follette School alumni and friends rallied to support students during Day of the Badger.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Chuck Pruitt

Chuck Pruitt is the co-managing director of AB Data, where he has had a front-seat view for all things related to state and national politics and elections for decades.