About Us

The WMC Foundation was founded in 1980 by Wisconsin business leaders who understood that business and economics education is fundamental to a healthy and prosperous state. Today, the 501(c)(3) charitable Foundation remains committed to improving our economy and ensuring a high quality of life for all citizens by providing educational programs and information sources.

The WMC Foundation believes that informed teachers better prepare students for the workforce, well-educated students become high quality employees and employers, and safer workplaces help attract and keep professionals and their families.

The WMC Foundation is dedicated to building a better future for Wisconsin by providing:

• Support of Local Chambers of Commerce
• Economics Education
• Business Education
• Workforce Development
• Safety Programs
• School Improvement Initiatives

OUR MISSION
Dedicated to a better Wisconsin by providing information on the state and its economy, promoting the value of free enterprise system, and advancing the efforts that ensure a high quality of life for our citizens.

2010 WMC Foundation Board of Directors

John D. Baumann
The Swiss Colony, Inc., Monroe

Thomas J. Boldt
The Boldt Company, Appleton

Timothy L. Christen
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Madison

Gene P. Dalhoff
Baraboo Chamber of Commerce, Baraboo

James S. Haney
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, Madison

David D. Hovde (Business World Rep.)
American Transmission Company, De Pere

Thomas J. Howatt
Wausau Paper, Mosinee

Paul Jadin (WCCE Rep.)
Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Green Bay

Tod B. Linstroth
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Madison

James R. Morgan
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, Madison

Tom Ordens (Safety Council Rep.)
Sentry Insurance (Retired), Stevens Point

Barbara J. Swan
Wisconsin Power & Light Company, Madison

Todd Teske
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee