Our Mission

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation contribution to broadcasting in Wisconsin encompasses a strategic, long term vision for enhancing, promoting and supporting the broadcast industry by encouraging the preservation of broadcast history, participating in public affairs activities in the State of Wisconsin and providing educational opportunities for professional broadcasters and those who seek future careers in the broadcast industry.

WISCONSIN BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

The Walker Broadcast Management Institute (formerly the WBA Foundation Management Institute) is now in its 13th year. The Institute completed its fourth 3-year management education cycle in 2009. The 2010 Institute will begin a new 3-year cycle. The Management Institute is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast management positions.

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• Cindy Taerud-Forkes, WKBT-TV La Crosse
• Amy Ziebell, Mid-West Family Radio
• Ritchie Baumann, Mid-West Family Radio
• Jason McCutchin, Mid-West Family Radio
• Len Clark, Learfield Communications
• Sue Ramsett, WSAW-TV Wausau
• Scott Huber, WSUX Radio
• Theresa Timm, Family Radio
• Corri Moran, Family Radio
• Linda Baun, WBA
• Mary Anne Drewek, Woodward Communications
• Don Grassman, Results Broadcasting

• Joe Daguanno, Mid-West Family Radio, Stevensville, MI
• Dave Doetsch, Mid-West Family Radio, Springfield, IL
• Glen Gardner, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison
• Jim Gifford, Mid-West Family Radio, St. Joseph, MI
• Brian Michaels, Family Radio, La Crosse
• Geoff Shields, WMTV-TV, Madison
• Rick Trautschold, Mid-West Family Radio, Springfield, MO

• Nan Blom Roach, WISC-TV, Madison
• Tim Bremel, WCLO/WJVL, Janesville
• Joe Calgaro, Woodward Communications, Appleton
• Don Rosen, WRJN/WEZY, Racine
• Ken Scott, WCLO/WJVL, Janesville
• Jeff Ver Voort, WISC-TV, Madison
• Tom Yunt, Woodward Communications, Dubuque, IA

• Steve Brown, Woodward Communications, Appleton
• Randy Hawke, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison
• John Hunt, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison
• Kevin Kavanaugh, Family Radio, La Crosse
• Al Lancaster, WSAW-TV, Wausau
• Kristy Nix, Family Radio, La Crosse
• John “Sly” Sylvester, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison
• John Wanie, Woodward Communications, Appleton

• Scott Chorski, WKBT-TV, La Crosse
• Jason Effinger, WMTV, Madison/WEAU-TV, Eau Claire
• Steve Scadden, WISC-TV, Madison

• Dave Black, WSUM-FM, Madison
• Carmelyn Daley, WISC-TV, Madison
• Tim Etes, WRJN/WEZY, Racine
• Steve Lavin, WEAU-TV, Eau Claire/WBAY-TV, Green Bay
• Scott Lopas, WTKM AM/FM, Hartford
• Barb Renbarger, WEAU-TV, Eau Claire

• Greg Bell, Woodward Communications, Appleton
• Bob Dailey, WCLO/WJVL, Janesville
• James Hodges, WBKV/WBWI, West Bend
• Brian Howell, Madison Magazine, Madison
• Dayton Kane, Woodward Communications, Appleton
• Michelle Vetterkind, WBA, Madison
• Jolene Neis, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison
• Pat O’Neill, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison
• Kelly Radandt, Woodward Communications, Appleton
• Scott Robert Shaw, Family Radio, La Crosse
• George Smith, WSUP-FM, Platteville
• Ted Waldbillig, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

• Wilfred Tremblay, WSUW-FM, Whitewater

• Ken Beno, Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
• Leonard Charles, WISC-TV, Madison  

• Mary Jo Berner, WERL/WRJO, Eagle River
• Tom Bier, WISC-TV, Madison
• John Laabs, WBA, Madison
• Bob Miller, WKOW-TV, Madison/Discover Mediaworks, Milwaukee
• David Sanks, WISC-TV, Madison
• Sandy Shockley, Shockley Communications, Madison
• Terry Shockley, Shockley Communications, Madison
• Tom Walker, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison
• Jen Winiger, Madison Magazine, Madison