Sign-in to take full advantage of your membership, including an ad-free website and improved browsing experience. Wisconsin's Registered Apprenticeship program is an earn-while-you-learn model that connects apprentices with high-skill, high-wage employment with sponsors across the state. Join to view profile Governor Tony Evers. A lifelong citizen of Kenosha and Somers, Mr. Barca has previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as the Midwest regional administrator of the Small Business Administration during the Clinton Administration. He had a proposal in his last budget that was removed by Republicans, and he called a special session to expand the program that lasted one minute. Ms. Blumenfeld also served as a certified public accountant at two large firms and worked for State Senator Joe Strohl. Hamilton. Most recently, she served as the deputy secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Tony Evers is touring Wisconsin, trying to gain support for several key state budget proposals he announced last week.Monday, the Democrat stopped in Racine to talk about his plan . about the governor, lieutenant governor, and first lady, Learn how to apply for a job or internship with the Evers Administration, Submit a scheduling request, document request,comment, or question. endstream endobj 225 0 obj <> endobj 226 0 obj <> endobj 227 0 obj <>stream About 30,000 of those individuals currently don't have insurance. Tony Evers: 'Breakthrough budget' would create family leave plan, cut taxes and boost school funding Evers on Tuesday framed the biennial budget as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Democratic Gov. Melissa "Missy"Hughes is secretary and CEO of WEDC, Wisconsin's lead economic development organization. Not all of the positions are available at each department or agency. Need to report an error? Tony Evers today announced staff appointments for the governors office in Milwaukee. Private schools and choice school teachers would have to be licensed by 2026 and accredited independently. Dr. Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams, Milwaukee Office Director JoAnne Antoncurrently serves as the Director of Charitable Giving for Herb Kohl Philanthropies. Gov. Official site of Governor Tony Evers Deputy Chief of Staff: Barbara Worester. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced Wisconsin has achieved a state record of more than 15,900 apprentices during 2022 thanks to strong growth in traditional sectors, including construction and manufacturing and innovative opportunities in fields such as IT and healthcare. Washington Office of the Governor . Some of the most meaningful moments in my life happened in the classroom. The Democratic governor's 2023-25 state budget sets up a new battle with Republicans who want to enact bigger tax cuts and likely want to spend less than what Evers is proposing. Governor, State of California. 0000005386 00000 n Governor-Elect Tony Evers Announces Chief of Staff and Transition Team PDF Updated January 26, 2023 NGA Directory - National Governors Association Romanski has held leadership roles at multiple state agencies. Governor Tony Evers and Lieutenant GovernorSara Rodriguez are committed to recruiting a diverse group of talented, professional, and dedicated individuals committed to serving the people of Wisconsin and continuing the Evers Administrations work building a Wisconsin that works for everyone. Ms. Valcq earned her undergraduate degree from Drake University and her law degree from Marquette University. Evers Delivers Radio Address on K-12 Education Budget Priorities, Gov. Evers as Commissioner at the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for a six-year term beginning on January 7, 2019. Categories This makes our site faster and easier to use across all devices. Amy Pechacek, following a four-month transitional leadership role with the Department, was appointed to lead the Department of Workforce Development in December of 2020. Mr. Thompson is a native of Racine and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The increasingly diverse mix of career pathways is also drawing a more diverse pool of apprentices, including more women and people of color. 1 of 3 Gov. The budget includes a 24% spending increase over the biennium. Contact Your State Governor | USAGov This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Deputy Chief of Staff and Policy & Legislative Director Prior to serving as county administrator, he was the executive director of the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association and served for five years at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection from 1990 to 1995, including as the director of the Farmland Preservation Program. Governor Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez are committed to recruiting a diverse group of talented, professional, and dedicated individuals committed to serving the people of Wisconsin and continuing the Evers Administration's work building a Wisconsin that works for everyone. Pixabay. Gov. Tony Evers calls for Legislative action on budget surplus OZ#*(y3C"7p=.Q `[aF+!b;#hsIY` 1 Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Evers. Ditch the ads, get free stuff. He previously served as the agency assistant deputy secretary since January 2019. Evers Announces Historic Proposed Long-Term Investments in States Infrastructure, Three Transgender Women Killed In Milwaukee in Nine Months, City Hall: Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget, Op Ed: Funding Transit Would Make Wisconsin More Welcoming, Wedding-Focused Event Hall Planned for Vliet Street Near Washington Park, $10.4 Million in Unclaimed Property matched to Rightful Owners, Two senior pedestrians killed attempting to cross Milwaukee streets, Eyes on Milwaukee: Train Car Bar Being Demolished, Transportation: Airport Will Rip Out Two Runways, Milwaukee Extends Downtown Parking Meters To 9 P.M., Adds Saturdays, Housing Authority Has Waitlist Three Times Larger Than Its Affordable Housing Supply, Trump Recount Attorney Reappointed To Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Committee, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Glenn Grothman, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Many of the youth apprenticeship occupational pathways bridge to registered apprenticeship, offering students a clear path to a skilled career. PDF 2021 DIRECTORY - Wispolitics.com WisPolitics.com & WisBusiness.com: The clean energy shift is underway: How will the Inflation Reduction Act accelerate the transition? He previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Insurance following his appointment by former Commissioner Mark Afable in January 2019. 0000002083 00000 n Gov. Evers awards 10 organizations grants to close mental health gap Tony Evers announced that flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff on Monday, Feb. 13 to honor Milwaukee police Officer Peter Jerving, who was killed while on the job Tuesday. Tony Evers, left, and UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt stood outside Thursday on campus. "As a younger woman in politics, things have not always been easy," Gau says. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Commissioner Houdek serves as the state's chief regulator of insurance and oversees the operations of the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. In May 2015, she became the Deputy Administrator of DFIs Division of Banking a, nd was later appointed to be the Administrator of DFIs Division of Banking in May 2016. Box 7946 Madison, WI 53707-7946 Telephone: (608) 266-3131 Fax: (608) 266-1784 Email: sec@dwd.wisconsin.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 28, 2023 CONTACT: DWD Communications CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov Her previous positions include associate attorney at the firm of Holland & Hart, where she practiced in the areas of natural resources, construction litigation and corporate business transactions. Evers Appoints Cabinet Secretaries and Senior Staff Edwin Huertas, Milwaukee Office Deputy Director 0000012767 00000 n 0000093075 00000 n Madison, WI 53703. Native Milwaukeean, Revelle has worked for the past 10 years as a Legislative Assistant and Constituent Relations Director for State Senator, by Nick DeMarsh, Peter Adamczak and Cathy Van Maren. Madison, WI 53707-7946 Contact Us, Take the next step, become a member. The National Governors Association provides informative gubernatorial resources, including current governors' biographies and terms in office, spouses' biographies, former governors' biographies, governors' staff contact information and a searchable state database. Tony Evers was inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 7. An update is not required, but it is strongly recommended to improve your browsing experience. <]/Prev 239739/XRefStm 1748>> Before becoming state superintendent, I was a high school principal in Tomah, and I ran school districts in Oakfield and Verona. hb```f`` B@qaU.? $CD`J @2-- @14 FULz '0a A8KS)$'*`XXP` (P4\D Having spent over twenty years working in state legislative and regulatory affairs, Commissioner Houdek has extensive experience in dealing with issues across all lines of insurance and engaging with a variety of stakeholders to find solutions to complex public policy and regulatory challenges. H\@=OQE[ 1N\O@(H~p:=@]Rw96c)\>[\16?YUG:y=m[lC{=>x?-zpN\>/{9|7=^W|%1X7!%d"kWctn~1 Hm@W d%,KW bYwA-[J+IAP29g%/:5E9x6 0000083781 00000 n endstream endobj 224 0 obj <>stream Tony Evers. In addition to cabinet secretary selections, the Evers also announced senior staff positions in the Governor's Office, which are as follows: Chief of Staff: Maggie Gau. 0000005224 00000 n Native Milwaukeean, Revelle has worked for the past 10 years as a Legislative Assistant and Constituent Relations Director for State Senator Lena Taylor. 0000082755 00000 n 0000007804 00000 n Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff Sunday for Lake Mills fire chief Evers Announces Appointments to Newly Established Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board, Gov. Vos said the budget proposes the largest increase in spending in the history of Wisconsin. The cabinet nominations are as follows: Each appointee must be confirmed by the State Senate. , Current and former Wisconsin National Guard members: Wisconsin Gov. No matter where the Evers family ended up, we were welcomed by the community. Prior to serving as acting secretary, Secretary-designee Sayers served as the deputy secretary at the department since 2019. Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins, a native of Portage, Wis., spent more than two decades in the private-sector banking industry before joining the State of Wisconsin in 2007. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said Wisconsin already has a Family Medical Leave Act plan that goes "above and beyond.". Kids are a focus of the two-year budget. She later joined Associated Bank and over a period of 20 years served in a variety of leadership positions, including ten years as the community banks president in charge of 14 branches. Bond, a disabled veteran, served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. Jan Allman(Marinette) is the President, CEO & General Manager of the Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC). Private school vouchers also would receive an increase in the amount per student private schools receive, by $374 in the 2023-24 school year and by $695 in the 2024-25 school year. 2023 www.jsonline.com. Governors historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs. 0000003537 00000 n Some departments do not list all their employees. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. He has held several senior-level roles in the public and private sectors, including serving as a principal at one of Wisconsin's largest public affairs and business consulting firms and as chief of staff to the former minority leader in the Wisconsin State Senate. Commissioner Houdek grew up in northern Wisconsin and earned his BA and MBA degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Deputy Chief of Staff: Melissa Moore Baldauff. Ditch the ads, get free stuff. noGWQR cA(2E"B{ }`J/5Q_`WKqo8/j AQ->lZ|? GOC411 - Government of Canada - Employee directory Prior to his time with DVA, Bond was employed at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development as a deputy division administrator in the Divisions of Employment and Training and Family Supports and as bureau director of management services in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.