Mike Wamser, chief financial officer at the Wisconsin Humane Society announced he will retire in the spring of 2025.
Wamser was hired as Humane Society’s first CFO in 2012, bringing internal financial leadership to the organization during a time of rapid growth. During his tenure, the budget grew from $7 million to $19 million in 2024.
“Mike implemented approaches to budgeting, cash flow management, strategic planning, and forecasting that have been the critical framework to support our most significant accomplishments in recent years,” said Alison Fotsch, CEO of WHS.
Wamser’s leadership was instrumental in the launch of the Wisconsin Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic, the capital campaign to build the new Racine Campus, expansion of its online retail store, and efforts to ensure financial transparency both internally and publicly.
Wamser also led the due diligence, transaction details, and financial integration of the acquisitions of several animal shelters including the Countryside Humane Society (Racine), Bay Area Humane Society (Green Bay), Door County Humane Society (Sturgeon Bay) and Safe Harbor Humane Society (Kenosha).
“It’s been an honor to be part of WHS. It is a wonderful organization with amazing passionate staff and volunteers dedicated to serving animals and people. I am immensely grateful, and I will truly miss my colleagues and teammates,” said Wamser.
Wisconsin Humane Society has launched a national search for the Chief Financial Officer role.
