Becky Bartoszek, president/CEO of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is the 2024 chair of the The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives.
WCCE functions as the state’s professional association of full and part-time executives and staff members of local chambers of commerce, representing regions and communities all across the state. It is a program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
“2023 was another strong year for chambers of commerce across Wisconsin,” said Bartoszek. “The work our organizations continue to do showcases the crucial leadership role chambers play in economic development, business growth, and community prosperity. I’m honored to serve as chair of WCCE as we work together to coalesce the voice of business and community.”
David Eckmann, president/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, who served as chair 2022-2023, will serve as the immediate past chair. Sadie Vander Velde, president/CEO, Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Inc., will serve as the chair-elect.
The 2024 WCCE board of advisors includes:
- Bartoszek
- Vander Velde
- Eckmann
- Kurt Bauer, Ex-Officio Member of the Board
- Christine Clapper, executive director, Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center, Inc.
- Heike Compe, executive director, DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce
- Deidre Martinez, executive director, Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce
- Mary McPhetridge, executive director, Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce
- Mary Claire Olson Potter, president Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
- Taylor Pedersen, president/CEO, Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce
- Neal Zygarlicke, CEO, La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce
