WMC Foundation, an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, has officially launched its annual Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship program, announcing the 44 Wisconsin business leaders who have been accepted as 2026 fellows. T
he program is designed to educate and develop emerging business leaders through multi-day retreats, expert-led sessions, and peer-to-peer learning. Fellows will graduate with exclusive insights into Wisconsin’s economy, public policy, and business landscape.
“Leadership development is key to ensuring a strong and competitive business environment that will propel our economy forward for generations to come,” said WMC Foundation President Wade Goodsell. “We’re passionate about equipping emerging leaders because we understand the ripple effect of their growth. This is a hard-working and dedicated cohort, and I’m excited to fuel their development.”
The 2026 Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship cohort will gather in Madison, La Crosse, and Green Bay for retreats featuring top-tier programming and development throughout the year.
2026 Wisconsin Leads Fellows are:
- Katelyn Acker, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
- Will Alverson, Accurate Metal Products
- Peter Augelli, Prent
- Brad Barman, EVCO Plastics
- Luke Behm, Performance
- Kerry Behnke, Professional Plating
- Matthew Davis, Rice Lake Weighing Systems
- Kristy Deleeuw, Plexus
- Kevin Duax, John Deere
- Marc Durant, Ariens
- Chris Everson, Sussex IM
- Greg Ewan, Greenheck Group
- Schuyler File, Hausmann Group
- Travis Froze, First Business Bank
- Tom Goodall, Accord Manufacturing
- Chris Goss, Hoffman Construction Company
- Eric Hansen, LaForce
- Kenley Hansen, Waupaca Foundry
- Coye Harrett, Van Hise Companies
- Dan Herbst, North Valley Precision
- John Holborow, MSI General Corporation
- Jared Kempel, Baker Tilly
- Alexandra Kipperman, Mercury Marine
- Ian Kirkpatrick, Brakebush
- Bettsy Konicek, Michael Best Strategies
- Matt Kovachich, Godfrey Kahn
- Ron Krizan, Dairyland Power Cooperative
- Kristi Kulas, M3
- Bryan Lisowski, First American Bank
- Jennifer Malcore, Kwik Trip
- Jared McKeen, Evans Transportation
- Abigail Milton, Fermented Food Holdings
- Jerry Pettigrew, Waukesha County Business Alliance
- Ted Quick, Werner Electric Supply
- Marc Sacia, Aon
- David Schwallier, Riley Construction
- Bethany Seubert, Greenheck Group
- David Severseike, Vogel Brothers
- Nicholas Shores, Blain’s Supply / Farm & Fleet
- Elyse Smithback, Park Bank
- Terrie Tauferner, Delta Dental of Wisconsin
- Syed Tirmizi, Grande Cheese
- Dan Wojciechowicz, Hydrite
- Stephen Ziegeweid, Dairyland Power Cooperative
WMC Foundation has now graduated four cohorts from the program. Alumni gather each year for a reunion to benchmark, meet fellows from other cohorts, hear from speakers, and more. To learn more about the program, visit www.wmcfoundation.org.
