This Week in Waukesha

Kenneth Spencer, Jr. is the owner and founder of the MV Parts Store in Waukesha. He is a military vehicle hobbyist who is living his dream of owning a business that provides parts for military trucks and related vehicles. Ken is challenging 2-time incumbent Beth Moltzan for the 8th District seat on Waukesha’s City Council. In this podcast, Ken tells us why he’s running and his vision for Waukesha’s future.

Don takes a moment to catch up on recent news and politics within the Waukesha community during the month of March.

Selina Wietzel is a passionate entrepreneur, bubble tea shop owner, law student, dedicated mom of twins, creative thinker, and advocate for connection growth and fun! Selina discusses the challenges of running a small business, finishing a law degree and raising a family, and how she creates this balance while always wearing a smile! 

A 30+ year veteran of the real estate business, Troy Thiel is an avid housing advocate committed to creating solutions to improve our housing ecosystem. He is an active commercial and residential realtor in both the Madison and Milwaukee area markets. Troy has also been a strong advocate for small business, serving as a consultant for Dane Buy Local and as one of the co-founders and presidents of the Evanston (IL) Small Business Association (ESBA) whose efforts led to the local Northwestern University tripling its expenditures with small businesses from $9 million to $27 million in one year. 

Aaron was born and raised in Northern Wisconsin. He moved to the Waukesha area almost 20 years ago. The last 8 years have been in District 11. Aaron is currently a union carpenter. He has held positions as President and Vice President of the Apprentice committee for the Carpenters union and is serving currently as a delegate for Carpenters Local 344. 

As a proud father of 5, Aaron is familiar with several of the Waukesha schools, and is committed to ensuring all of our children have access to a good education. 

Aaron and the family love to spend time in downtown Waukesha. Friday Night Live, Saturday Farmers’ Markets and seeing shows at the civic are all great weekend activities.

Mary Jane Sanchez is the owner of wurkHub, a downtown Waukesha digital marketing firm that works with small businesses. She is also the founder of WiscoMary, an online platform that promotes Wisconsin’s rich Bloody Mary heritage, including the products, recipes and bars and restaurants that play a big part.

A proud Waukesha South graduate and longtime ‘SHA resident, “Janey” is active in Waukesha politics, business and culture. In this podcast, she talks about the upcoming elections and the people that make things happen in our proud city.

A 2010 Carroll University graduate, Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt and Certified Inventory Manager, Thomas Harland was appointed to the School Board in September 2024 and is seeking to be elected to a full term in the upcoming April election. 

Megan Lach is a Director of Demand Generation for CivicPlus, a technology solutions provider for local governments. She is active in the Waukesha community as a board member for the Waukesha Public Library and a member of the City of Waukesha’s Administrative Review Board. A former state senate candidate in the 2024 election, Megan is challenging incumbent Rick Lembke for the Common Council’s 14th District.

Beau Blask, Owner of Waukesha Italian restaurant Mia’s joins the show. Beau talks business as well as upcoming events and specials happening at the restaurant.

Waukesha Alderwoman Alicia Halvensleben joins the show. She represents Waukesha’s 11th District and is President of Waukesha County Young Democrats.