Q&A: Federica Marchionni
Italian-born Federica Marchionni left her high-end roots to become CEO of Lands’ End, which means lots of visits to its HQ in tiny Dodgeville, Wis.
Q&A: Jean Creighton
Longtime UW-Milwaukee Planetarium Director Jean Creighton has her eyes to the sky. but back on earth, she’s a top science communicator.
Q&A: Dr. David Margolis
His work with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and the MACC Fund have put Dr. David Margolis on the front lines of the war against cancer.
Q&A: Charles Franklin
Since starting the Marquette Law School Poll in 2012, Charles Franklin has predicted every major election result. Is he lucky or good?
Q&A: Marvin Pratt
Marvin Pratt, 71, was Milwaukee’s first African-American mayor. He lost the job after three months, but he’s moved beyond a bitter campaign.
Q&A: Trixie Mattel
Trixie Mattel (real name Brian Firkus) was the first Milwaukee contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” She’s only just begun.
Q&A: Willie G. Davidson
Willie G. Davidson designed Harley-Davidson motorcycles for a half-century. At age 82, he hasn’t let off the throttle.
Q&A: Kathy Mykleby
After almost 40 years in the business, Kathy Mykleby is Milwaukee’s matriarch of broadcast news. But how relevant is a TV news anchor these days? Is Milwaukee a good news town? Absolutely. And that’s probably because we’ve had the benefit of being at the center of the news of the nation. We have continued to matter even though our market has shrunk. I always think there can be a Wisconsin connection to any story, and I’m hardly ever wrong. In your early days in Milwaukee, you got passed up for promotions repeatedly. Has it been frustrating, trying to find your…
Q&A: Dennis Kois
Milwaukee native Dennis Kois, the Public Museum’s new president, has grand plans for the newly debt-free institution.
Q&A: Mark Williams
Mark Williams retired in December after handling more than 700 murder cases as Milwaukee County’s top homicide prosecutor. He’s done with death.