Modine Names Mahan Data Centers President
Michael Mahan takes over the Data Centers segment, while David Furlong moves up to lead Commercial HVAC at the Racine, Wisconsin manufacturer.
Wisconsin Business People News
For readers in Wisconsin, this page covers executive appointments, leadership hires and board elections. Coverage takes in notable professionals taking new roles across the state's companies, agencies and institutions.
Recent news
November 5, 2026
Republicans Pick Bradley as Senate Minority LeaderJulian Bradley succeeds Devin LeMahieu as leader of Wisconsin Senate Republicans, who now enter the next session as the minority party.
November 3, 2026
Dairy Groups Hire Karen Gefvert as Public Affairs DirectorDairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative named the former Wisconsin Farm Bureau leader to a newly created role.
November 2, 2026
Evers Appoints Lonergan to Wisconsin Appeals CourtOutagamie County Judge Emily Lonergan will fill a District III seat on the Court of Appeals, leaving a vacancy on the county bench.
November 2, 2026
Universities of Wisconsin Names Tonjanita L. Johnson PresidentJohnson, currently senior vice chancellor at the University of Alabama System, will lead 13 public universities starting in January.
November 2, 2026
Evers Appoints Jean Tehan to Humanities BoardWausau's Jean Tehan joins the Wisconsin Humanities Council, with a term running through June 1, 2029.
October 29, 2026
Wisconsin Legends Appoints New Operations DirectorsHogan Demovsky and Avery Bierowski receive promotions to lead basketball operations for the Wisconsin Legends AAU program.
October 23, 2026
Sarah Ashworth Named Executive General ManagerThe veteran media leader will oversee both PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio beginning this November.
October 21, 2026
Voice of Milk Hires Barb GrzywinskiThe dairy industry collaborative appoints a new strategic account manager to support Wisconsin farmers.
October 14, 2026
Wisconsin Department of Administration Appointed RJ BinauRJ Binau has been named the new administrator of the Division of Facilities Development and State Building Commission secretary.
October 13, 2026
GROTH Design Group Named Six New ShareholdersThe Wisconsin-based architecture firm promoted six internal leaders to shareholder positions this October.
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Day to day, that means chief executive hires, board chair elections, promotions inside major employers and the appointment of public officials to state and local posts. Coverage runs from the state capital to the rural counties, wherever a leadership change crosses a company, agency or institution. Turnover at the top of agriculture, manufacturing and health care employers shows up as often as moves in finance and government. Succession planning in family-owned firms, which often carries less public notice, is a recurring thread in Wisconsin leadership news.