A group of diverse community leaders who work with local staff to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies.
Tim Brown,
Chair
2020-Present
SVP Chief Information Officer
Johnson Bank
Justin Stipan,
Vice Chair
2023-present
Principal, Distribution Performance
Northwestern Mutual
Jeff Budzien, Treasurer
2017-Present
Relationship Management Associate
BMO Harris Bank
Sarah Banach
2023-present
Regional Sales Manager
Caesar’s Entertainment National Meetings and Events
Becky Burkee
2021-present
Community Advocate
Josh Cronin
Attorney
Von Briesen & Roper s.c.
Steph Graham
2021-Present
Content Producer-Communications
Froedtert Health
Chad Hansen
2018-Present
Vice President of Sales
James Imaging System
Nikola Junewicz
2021-Present
WakeUp News Anchor
Fox 6 News Milwaukee
Grace Lococo
2020-Present
Senior Engagement Manager
Experis, ManpowerGroup
Jake Meckstroth
2021-Present
Senior Manager
RSM US LLP
Megan Ose
2017-Present
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Emily Schneider
2021-present
Planning Manager
Kohls
Dan Topp
2018-Present
Director-Strategic Accounts
Waterfield Technologies
Jennifer Walkowiak
2020-Present
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Common Ground Health Care
Bo Dowsett
2007-Present
Community Volunteer
Judy Van Handel
2007-Present
Community Volunteer
Tracey Andrus
2007-Present
VP of Business Development
Rangam Consultants, Inc.
Ed Hardin, Chairman
2018-2021
Vice President Supply Chain
Froedtert Health
If you are interested in being a part of our Advisory Board, and would like more information, please reach out to Wisconsin@bestbuddies.org.