Rotary Club of Milwaukee

This week we introduced our newest Rotarian, Marilyn Krause! Marilyn is a longtime journalist and community leader who began her career as a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal and continued later as an assistant managing editor for administration at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. A graduate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she has played a key role in strengthening partnerships with the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics of State Affair, while also serving in leadership roles with organizations like TEMPO Milwaukee and co-founding its Emerging Women Leaders initiative. Deeply committed to service, Marilyn has contributed her time to numerous civic and charitable organizations and is continuing that dedication through Rotary. Special thanks to Mary McCormick for sponsoring Marilyn for membership. Welcome, Marilyn!

Yesterday in Memorial Hall, Adam Tindall-Schlicht, Rotarian and Milwaukee native, shared reflections from his service in the Biden-Harris Administration as the 11th Administrator of the U.S. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, where he led and oversaw one of North America’s most vital international waterways. Adam discussed the economic, environmental, and geopolitical importance of the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence system, along with the initiatives undertaken to strengthen trade, safety, and decarbonization across the corridor. Thank you again to Adam for speaking to our club. You can watch his whole presentation here: https://lnkd.in/gJjEpcnB

Please welcome our newest Rotarian, Dr. Eric Baumgartner! Dr. Baumgartner is the sixth president of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, bringing a distinguished background in higher education leadership and aerospace engineering. A former NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer who contributed to the Mars rover missions, he has also held key academic leadership roles, most recently as Executive Vice President of Academics at MSOE. Dr. Baumgartner is a strong advocate for hands-on learning, innovation, and industry collaboration, guiding MSOE at a pivotal time in its growth. Special thank you to Past Rotary President Saj Thachenkary for sponsoring Dr. Baumgartner for membership!

This week in Memorial Hall, Rotarians heard from the new Milwaukee Bucks Inc. President, Joshua Glessing, on the intersection of professional sports, global business, and civic impact. He shared his strategic assessment of his first 60 days in the role, his vision for evolving the Bucks’ business model to drive regional growth, and the important role the organization plays in the Milwaukee community. Thank you again to Josh for speaking to Rotary. You can view Josh's whole presentation here: https://lnkd.in/gSFH8a6s

I finally had the chance to listen to JoAnne Anton's interview with Tom Lujak on the Rotary Club of Milwaukee's podcast and I had to stop folding laundry a few times...not just when JoAnne used the term "badass" to describe her mother 😅 but particularly Senator Kohl considering his role "as a business person a responsibility to give back to civic life" - a simple but powerful idea. Strong communities depend on business leaders who see civic engagement and community investment as part of the job. Imagine the impact that could be made, just like Senator Kohl's legacy at Herb Kohl Philanthropies. Thank you for sharing your insight JoAnne! https://lnkd.in/gTdNZKNa

This week, we introduced Kate Bartlett as our newest Rotarian! Kate is the Associate Vice President of Business Development at HGA. With a background in architecture, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship, she has a strong commitment to community-driven work and meaningful connection. A cancer survivor and active community volunteer, Kate is dedicated to supporting others through mentorship, service, and her involvement with organizations like Kathy's House. Thank you to Meg McKenna for sponsoring Kate for membership. Welcome to Rotary, Kate!