Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series

With over 20+ years of experience finding solutions to complex problems, increasing engagement, economic development, and awareness for organizations, Jeremy Fojut has been active in numerous projects around Milwaukee. Jeremy will address how he applies unique approaches to his work, as well as introduce to Rotary his newest venture, The Like|Minded Company.

On August 3rd, Sharad Chadha addresses his journey from holding senior executive positions at Samsung Electronics, GE Healthcare, Electrolux and ABB to managing Sprecher, as well as his aspirations for the craft beverage icon.

On July 20th, Craig Gilbert will addressed Wisconsin’s national importance in the 2022 mid-terms and the key election fights that will shape the state’s political future. He will also share some insights from more than three decades on the beat about the great puzzle of Wisconsin politics: how a state can remain perpetually up for grabs amid dramatic regional shifts and huge changes in the political culture.

On July 13th, President of Business Operations for the Milwaukee Brewers, Rick Schlesinger, addresses managing club operations during the pandemic and the cascading variables involved: financial impacts, changes at the stadium, public health/safety, and more.

On June 29th. we toast outgoing President Darren Miller, and welcome new Club President Todd Bentley.

On June 22nd we welcomed Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson, Milwaukee Common Council President, where he shared his priorities for Milwaukee over the next 3 to 5 years.

On June 15th we welcomed back Joel Brennan, Secretary of the Department of Administration and a Rotarian forever, for an update on Wisconsin's legislative future.

On June 1st. we recognized Dr. John Raymond for his commitment to making Milwaukee a healthier place, and introduced him as Rotary's 2021 Person of the Year.

On Tuesday, May 25th President of GoGeddit Marketing, Richie Burke, sat down with political innovator, Katherine Gehl, to discuss her new book, "The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy” and gives an update on how we can develop a non-partisan plan to reshape the election process.

On Tuesday, May 18th, Commissioner Lafayette L. Crump discussed Milwaukee’s Comprehensive Plan, which provides a long-term vision for development across all of Milwaukee’s 97 square miles.