2021 Annual Meeting

Event Agenda

Welcome

Linda Benfield
Board Chair, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
Foley & Lardner LLP

Sponsor Comments

Ryan Maniscalco & Wayne T. Morgan
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Linda Benfield
Board Chair, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
Foley & Lardner LLP

Amy Lindner
President & CEO, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

2021 Board of Directors

Don W. Layden
Governance Committee Chair, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
Community Leader

Finance & Operations

Scott Wrobbel
Treasurer, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
Deloitte

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Award Presentations

Gwen T. Jackson Community Service Award

The Gwen T. Jackson Community Service Award was established in 1981 and is presented annually to the United Way volunteer who best exemplifies a spirit of volunteerism and dedication to one’s community.

Presenter: Nicole Angresano, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

Honoree: The Kryshak Family/Rebel Reform

When COVID first hit, Mike and Loretta Kryshak of Rebel Reform became aware of the severe shortages of personal protective equipment, especially facemasks, and were fortunate enough to have materials that could be adapted to produce them. With partners like United Way, Just One More Ministry, Ignite Change, Allen Edmonds, North Shore Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee County Transit, The Bucks and Fiserv Center, and so many others, Rebel Reform donated the materials to make and distribute over 4,000,000 facemasks through MaskUpMKE.org. Mike and Loretta encourage everyone to visit RebelReform.org to recognize their partner organizations making a real difference in the community.

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John A. Puelicher Award

The John A. Puelicher Award for Loaned Executive excellence was instituted in 2005. John (“Jack”) Puelicher led Marshall & Ilsley Corporation from 1963-1991 and was a strong United Way champion and volunteer.

Presenter: Jud Snyder, BMO Harris Equipment Finance Company

Honoree: Timothy W. Somers

Timothy W. Somers is a Milwaukee native and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Journalism) and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (MBA). He served as executive vice president and B2B marketing director at US Bank and as deputy chief of staff to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. As a community volunteer he has supported initiatives across the metropolitan area and currently serves on the board of Danceworks, Inc. and Prevent Blindness Wisconsin and is a member of the UWM Graduate School Leadership Cabinet. He lives in the Town of Erin with his wife Susan and a menagerie of horses, dogs, and cats and is the proud grandfather of adorable children in Shorewood and Zurich, Switzerland.

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Linda McFerrin African American Nonprofit Leadership Award

The Linda McFerrin African American Nonprofit Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding African American nonprofit executive who has provided exemplary leadership in the community.

Presenter: Cory Nettles, Generation Growth Capital, Inc.

Honoree: Angela Adams

Known for her ability to deliver results that matter, Angela is an experienced corporate and community leader motivated by serving people. As corporate communications and diversity officer for Goodwill Industries of SE WI and Metro Chicago, Angela is leading the organization’s strategy for corporate communications and community engagement, as well as guiding its diversity, equity and inclusion journey. Angela is a committed community volunteer serving on the board of directors for Froedtert Hospital, Carmen Schools, African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee and is a dedicated member of the Milwaukee (WI) Chapter of The Links, Inc. A military wife and mother, Angela was recognized with the Wisconsin National Guard Partnership Award for 20+ years of service to military families.

 

View listing of past award winners.

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Special thanks to our partners for sharing their stories:

Jody Margolis
Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

Priscilla Herrera
Milwaukee Christian Center

Colleen Foley
Legal Aid Society

Nancy Munoz
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee

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2021 Campaign Co-chairs

Coreen Dicus-Johnson
Network Health

Mark F. Irgens
Irgens

Dr. Joan M. Prince
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Stacy P. Williams
Baird - The Hodge Williams Group

Meet our Co-chairs.