As part of a previously announced transition plan, Dale Kooyenga will become president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce on Jan. 2. Kooyenga has served as senior vice president of the organization since January.
“After a deliberate search and a year-long transition, Dale is prepared take over the reigns as president in 2024,” MMAC Chairman and Husco International President and CEO Austin Rameriz said.
Kooyenga will replace Tim Sheehy, who will be retiring from MMAC after a 31-year career as its 11th president.
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“On behalf of the board and the entire membership, we are grateful for Tim’s dedication in making greater Milwaukee a better place to invest capital and create jobs,” outgoing MMAC Chairwoman and President and CEO of Froedtert Health Cathy Jacobson said. “From leading MMAC’s engagement in education reform and the expansion of parent choice to the building of Miller Park (now American Family Field) and the Fiserv Forum; from establishing M7, its regional economic development partner, to creating an initiative to grow Milwaukee as a region of choice for all, Tim gave us his best and left it all on the field.”
Kooyenga has worked as a certified public accountant and an elected official, most recently as Wisconsin state senator. He currently serves as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.
“Dale brings a solid understanding of the business community, a passion for improving greater Milwaukee and the attitude of a servant leader to this role,” Ramirez said.
MMAC is a nonprofit organization supported by its membership that serves about 2,700 businesses, primarily in the greater Milwaukee area.
