WFAA announces new president, CEO

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The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) announced a succession plan for CEO Mike Knetter. The WFAA Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint WFAA President and Chief Advancement Officer Alisa Robertson as president and CEO effective Jan. 1, 2025.

The succession plan was initiated by Knetter and developed by the board of directors, led by Board Chair Paul Shain, over the past several months. Knetter will continue to serve as CEO until Jan. 1, 2025, at which time he will transition to the role of strategic advisor of business development and investments and report to the CEO.

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