Ken Beno has been involved with our WBA Education Committee so long, it’s hard to imagine it without him. He oversaw and led so many monumental changes affecting how we interact with high school and college students throughout the state, a mission that has only grown in importance over time.
Ken is retiring from the committee after decades of service. He’s earned his place in the WBA Hall of Fame. “Thank you” simply doesn’t cover it.
We greatly appreciate you Ken. Enjoy your long-delayed and well-deserved full retirement.
WBA Hall of Fame spots available now
With all the changes made recently to the WBA Hall of Fame at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, we recorded new spots to showcase the refined space. It was a great shoot. A heartfelt thank you to WITI-TV for shooting and producing the spots.
The spots are now available. If you didn’t get the email from your WBA on how to download them, please reach out.
We’ve been on the road a lot lately, most recently coming back from the NAB Show in Las Vegas where we met and had an interesting conversation with Aura. Impressive, but AI still has some distance to cover.
I’ve also recently visited Milwaukee Radio Alliance and Tomsun Media in Hartford. Great members and wonderful visits. Keep up the great work serving your local communities!
I also recently attended the Wisconsin Army National Guard ‘s inaugural Women’s Symposium at Madison College.
This impressive women’s symposium provided a platform for open discussions about the challenges, triumphs and unique experiences of female Soldiers while fostering an environment of empowerment, mentorship and career development.
We’re so very proud to work closely with Lt. Col. Shannon Hellenbrand, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Diversity Advisory Team leader and the only National Guard officer on the Army’s Women’s Initiative Team.
Our relationship with the Guard is an important one. Broadcasters are here to help keep Wisconsin’s Army National Guard strong.
We look forward to seeing you on the road soon, hopefully in Fond du Lac for the WBA Summer Conference at Hotel Retlaw. We’ll be there June 19-20 and couldn’t be more excited about the venue.
Meanwhile, soak up the sun and have a wonderful and safe summer!
Michelle Vetterkind
WBA President and CEO
