Leadership

Board of Directors

Officers
Denise Husenica, MBA, CAEChair
Denise Husenica, MBA, CAE
International Standards Manager
National Fluid Power Association

Hille_Megan.jpgChair-elect
Megan Hille, CMP, CAE
Association Executive
Executive Director, Inc

Elizabeth Schlicht, CAESecretary/Treasurer
Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE
Executive Director
Association Acumen, LLC

Directors
Jerry DeschaneImmediate Past Chair of the Board
Jerry Deschane, IOM, CAE
Executive Director
League of Wisconsin Municipalities

difrisco.jpg Director (2020-23)
Mike DiFrisco, CAE
Chief Marketing Officer 
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Kim DiMaggio Director (2021-24)
Kim DiMaggio
Executive Director
NARI of Madison, Inc
Director (2022-25)
Bill Elliott, CAE

President/CEO
Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
Jodi Fisher, CAEDirector (2021-24)
Jodi Fisher, CAE
CEO
Impact Association Management

Geissler_Kyle_for_web.jpgYoung Professional
Director (2022-23)
Kyle Geissler
Director of Operations and Public Affairs
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association


Director (2022-25)
Sara Truesdale Mooney, CAE
SVP, Strategy, Membership Services & Marketing
Association of Equipment Manufacturers


Director (2022-23)
Mark O’Connell
Executive Director
Wisconsin Counties Association

David SchadeIndustry Partner
Director (2021-23)
David Schade
Vice President - Treasury Management
First Business Bank

Keola ShimookaIndustry Partner
Director (2021-24)
Keola Shimooka
Convention Sales Manager
Destination Madison




WSAE Committee and Task Force Chairs

Nominating and Awards
Michelle Vetterkind, CAE

Communications
Caroline Bowers

Education
Kelly Veit, IOM

Industry Partner
David Schade, Co-Chair
Keola Shimooka, Co-Chair

Membership Development
Paul Flemming

Next Gen Task Force
Jennie Socha, CAE