The Oshkosh Chamber renamed its Propel Young Professional of the Year Award to the Tony J. Renning Propel Young Professional of the Year Award, honoring the lasting impact of Tony Renning on Propel, the Oshkosh Chamber, and the greater Oshkosh community.
“Tony was a champion for young professionals, for the Oshkosh business community and for
the many organizations he served,” said Oshkosh Chamber President and CEO Rob Kleman. “His
leadership, generosity and commitment to making Oshkosh a better place left an impact that
continues today.”
Renning was a founding member of Propel, the Chamber’s young professionals’ organization. He
drafted Propel’s original bylaws and eventually served as its president, helping lay the
foundation for a program that continues to engage and develop the next generation of Oshkosh
leaders.
Renning was a regular participant at chamber events, including Business After Hours and golf outings, and contributed to Leadership Oshkosh programming.
A respected labor and employment attorney with Davis & Kuelthau and later Renning, Lewis &
Lacy, Renning also dedicated significant time and talent to community service. His extensive
volunteer involvement included leadership and board roles with organizations throughout the
Fox Valley, including the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Greater Oshkosh Economic
Development Corporation (GOEDC), Evergreen Retirement Community, Oshkosh Community
YMCA, Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Family, Inc., Paine Art Center & Gardens, Boys &
Girls Club of Oshkosh, and the Wisconsin Family Business Forum.
He also served in leadership roles with the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin SHRM
Council, and other community organizations, while supporting initiatives through the UW
Oshkosh Business Success Center, Oshkosh Area SHRM, and Christine Ann Domestic Abuse
Services.
