Our Leadership

The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread is committed to outcomes that have a meaningful, lasting impact. 

Our goal is to convene small—to mid-size groups of people in the beauty of our natural environment to engage in critical conversations about issues that matter to communities.

Our Team

Board of Directors

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    Helen Johnson-Leipold

    Chairman, The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread and Johnson Financial Group, Inc.; Chairman and CEO, Johnson Outdoors Inc.

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    Marcus White

    President, The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread

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    Michael Dombeck

    UW System Fellow and Professor of Global Conservation, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

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    Laura Gutiérrez

    Executive Director, United Community Center in Milwaukee (UCC)

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    Tim Mahone

    President and Founder, Mahone Strategies

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    Winifred J. Marquart

    President, The Johnson Family Foundation

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    Gregory M. Wesley

    President & CEO, Greater Milwaukee Foundation

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    Paula Wolff

    Policy Advisor, Illinois Justice Project

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    Eric Olesen

    President Emeritus, O&H Danish Bakery

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    Kate Wolford

    President Emeritus, McKnight Foundation

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