WMC Foundation, an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), announced Wade Goodsell’s promotion to president.
Goodsell started his career at WMC working in membership and government relations. He currently serves as vice president of membership and partnerships in addition to his role as president of WMC Foundation. Goodsell has led the growth of the Future Wisconsin Project and Wisconsin Business World programming, and launched the Wisconsin Leads Executive Fellowship and Women in Business Forum.
Goodsell was named to In Business Madison’s Forty Under 40 list in 2024 and recognized by Consultant Connect as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. He serves as the president-elect of the Association of State Chamber Professionals and on the board for the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing Productivity, where he chairs the Audit Committee.
Prior to rejoining WMC, Goodsell worked at Baker Tilly and at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
