A succession plan is in the works for the Milwaukee area's largest business group. Tim Sheehy has been MMAC president since 1992.
A succession plan is in the works for the Milwaukee area's largest business group —whose leader has been at the helm since 1992.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce President Tim Sheehy hasn't set a retirement date, but the organization is creating a new position of senior vice president and is searching for someone to fill that job.
MMAC's senior vice president will play a critical role in the organization’s long-term leadership, according to the group.
“As MMAC Board members, we recognize the importance of leadership continuity, and it is our responsibility to ensure the organization is prepared to carry forward its critical mission,” said Chair Cathy Jacobson in a statement.
Sheehy "has served admirably in his role for 30 years and continues to serve as a strong advocate for our business community today," said Jacobson, president and chief executive officer of Froedtert Health.
"While no change in MMAC’s leadership is imminent, it is prudent to begin planning now for when that day inevitably comes," she said.
Sheehy, 63, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he has no "specific date for whatever becomes of the next chapter in my career."
"When the time comes for a transition, we want to ensure that MMAC is well prepared," he said.
Sheehy also said he will remain active in civic affairs after leaving MMAC.
Among other things, Sheehy is board chair of the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District.
The district owns American Family Field and will play a key role in what's expected to be a request by the Milwaukee Brewers for hundreds of millions of dollars in renovations at the ballpark.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Succession plan started for veteran MMAC President Tim Sheehy
