2023 Board of Directors

​Wausau Events operates with a Board of Directors of 15 members.  Our Board is instrumental in the success of Wausau Events and furthering our mission of "Creating Community Through Events". 

For more information on open positions, or joining our Board of Directors, please contact: execdir@wausauevents.org.
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PETE VALISKA - PRESIDENT
ANSAY & ASSOCIATES

BAILEY SLEEPER - SECRETARY
CONNEXUS CREDIT UNION

LONDON WANDLER
MARATHON BANK

DAVE DESANTIS
RETIRED

JON KLUEVER - VICE PRESIDENT
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

JOE MELLA
RUDER WARE

STEVE BUSHA
​RETIRED

TORI FISCHER
WIPFLI

THOMAS TURNER
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AMANDA LEY - IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
MARATHON COUNTY

MARYANNE GROAT - TREASURER
CITY OF WAUSAU

ELIZABETH KNIGHT 
APLOMB PR

JOHN KING
RETIRED

CASEY DEMERS
THE BOLDT COMPANY