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Mike Dieter, Express Employment Professionals

As General Manager of Express Employment in Winona, Mike Dieter enjoys helping companies become employers of choice to attract top talent. When not serving his team, Mike is active on the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, chairs the Economic Development Committee and spends as much time on the Mississippi River boating and…

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Mike Kreiling, Express Employment Professionals

Business owner and author, Mike Kreiling spends his days leading his Express Employment Professionals franchises and his weekends outdoors hiking, biking, and enjoying nature with his wife, two sons, and their dog. Check out Mike’s new book on growth through grief at mikekreiling.com

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Connie LeCleir-Meyer, Chippewa Valley Technical College

I have been at CVTC for two years both as faculty for Business Management and Human Resources courses, and as the Leadership & Organizational Development Trainer for Workforce Solutions. These positions have given me the curriculum structure of and content knowledge of decision-making to help align professional development courses in the workplace with CVTC course…

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Emily Elsner Twesme, Empower2Retain

Empower2Retain is led by Dr. Emily Elsner Twesme, DBA, who specializes in inclusive communication, workplace training, and leading 1st Year Pros. Her time as a college instructor, manager, and small business owner brings real world experience and expertise to this work.

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Todd Kuckkahn, www.toddkuckkahn.com

A graduate from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in education and earned his master’s in education from UW-Platteville. Todd Kuckkahn is on a mission to revolutionize company culture and leadership. He believes in giving and not getting. That includes adding more value to others than he receives. He shares a message of how…

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Angela Eckman, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Angela Eckman is the Campus and Business Development Manager for Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC), where she has worked for the last eight years serving businesses in Chippewa, Clark, Taylor, Jackson & Trempealeau counties with workforce solutions. Prior to that, she was a Senior Branch Manager for Adecco, serving North Central Wisconsin for nearly 10…

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Ron Wirtz, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

A Regional Outreach Director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Ron Wirtz’s primary responsibilities involve tracking current business conditions across northwest Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. With tracking the overall economy, Ron pays special attention to employment and wages which are vital to the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate…

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November Connector: Summit Keynote Speakers

Workforce Solutions Summit Keynote Speakers: The workforce Solutions Summit will consist of four keynote speakers who are going to share their insight on topics related to workforce problems. Below are there headshots and background information. Ron Wirtz: A Regional Outreach Director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Ron Wirtz’s primary responsibilities involve tracking current…

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November Connector: What is the Workforce Solutions Summit

What is the Workforce Solutions Summit? The workforce Solutions Summit is an annual event hosted by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. It’s designed to bring together employers around the Chippewa Valley to discuss solutions to both immediate and long-term workforce problems. This year, the summit will be focusing on Adapting to the New…

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October Connector: Workforce Topics at the Summit

Workforce Summit Topics: On November 16th, The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Workforce Solutions Summit to discuss important topics related to the workforce community in the Eau Claire area. This year’s topics of discussion can really help employers in the area learn how they can keep the workplace environment healthy so they…

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