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Reggie Newson
| Reggie Newson | ||
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| Wisconsin Secretary of Workforce Development | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| October 24, 2011 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Predecessor | Scott Baumbach | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $85,608 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | October 24, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker (R) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | |
| Master's | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Concordia University of Wisconsin | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Prior to his position at the Department of Workforce Development, Newson served as Executive Assistant at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), one of the DOT top three leadership positions and a position he held since January 2011.[2] He previously was operations director for DOT’s Southeast Region, managing a $320 million budget and directing 500 employees since 2005. From 2003 to 2005, Newson managed the state Disadvantaged Enterprise Program. Newson has an MBA with an emphasis in corporate communications from Concordia University of Wisconsin, an undergraduate degree and master’s degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as well as certificates in project management, management and six-sigma from the UW-Milwaukee. He also has an associate’s degree in commercial real estate (ACRE) from Marquette University.[2]
Education
- Bachelor's degree in political science - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Master's degree in political science - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- M.B.A - Concordia University of Wisconsin
Political career
Wisconsin Secretary of Workforce Development (2011-present)
Newsom took office as Wisconsin's Secretary of Workforce development in October 2011. He was appointed to the statewide post by Gov. Scott Walker following the resignation of former secretary Scott Baumbach.[3]
Appointments
2011
Newsom was appointed by Gov. Scott Walker (R) on October 24, 2011 to replace previous secretary Scott Baumbach.[2]
Recent news
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- Wisconsin Department of Workplace Development highlights new ... - HR.BLR.com
- Business Journal Report (5-16-13) - fox6now.com
- Data Shows Wisconsin Private Sector Added 62072 Jobs in 2011-2012 - Northland's NewsCenter
- 62000 new private sector jobs added in Wisconsin - fox6now.com
- Afternoon State News Briefs: Man recovering from black bear attack - Pierce County Herald
- Jobless rate unchanged in April; estimates show state losing 24100 jobs - WisPolitics.com
- State News Roundup: Officials hope to contain ash borer - Pierce County Herald
- State job numbers present mixed picture on economic growth - Wisbusiness.com
- State hires Boston firm to create job database - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- GMC official to lead state's new Office of Skills Development - The Business Journal of Milwaukee
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See also
- Labor Commissioner
- Wisconsin Secretary of Workforce Development
- Governor of Wisconsin
- Current Gov. of Wisconsin Scott Walker
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| Preceded by Scott Baumbach |
Wisconsin Secretary of Workforce Development 2011-present |
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