PULSE Young Professionals Network, a program of the Fox Cities Chamber, will again host their popular CEO Breakfast on Thursday, December 5 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Fox Club at Fox Cities Stadium.
A moderated panel of C-suite executives from across the region will answer questions that offer further insight and advice on career and leadership skills, to help participants take charge of their future.
The panel includes:
- Lisa Cruz, Owner and CEO, Red Shoes, Inc./Executive Director, Multicultural Coalition, Inc.
Cruz founded Red Shoes Inc. in 2008 in Appleton. Today, she serves as the company’s CEO. Red Shoes specializes in multiple areas of focus such as marketing, communications, crisis communications and creative. Cruz and the Red Shoes team have worked hard to develop a strong and engaged culture and invest heavily in training and development. Red Shoes was the supporting agency for Multicultural Coalition during the pandemic. The Multicultural Coalition, Inc. was developed with the vision to improve the lives of all by creating a community that prospers together. It’s mission is based on a movement created to acknowledge racial biases and proactively reach diverse populations with meaningful communication and actionable services, removing barriers, elevating all voices and fostering community engagement in Winnebago, Outagamie and Calumet counties.
- Maiyoua Thao, Small Business Owner and Entrepreneur
Thao has given so much to her community that she calls home as she works to uplift the lives of marginalized communities and empower individuals to have healthier homes and lifestyles. Thao and her husband have worked hard over the last two decades on developing businesses that serve underrepresented communities. They are now the proud co-owners of Thao Enterprises, Thao Management Group, Long Cheng Senior Center, Long Cheng Marketplace, and ABC Staffing. Maiyoua is also the President of the Long Cheng Community Center, a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of local senior citizens and support the growth and leadership of local Hmong girls through teaching traditional dance and cultural arts.
- Craig Wiedemeier, President, Werner Electric Supply
Wiedemeier has been with Werner Electric Supply since 2012. He joined the organization as Vice President of Operations and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2019. In April 2020, Wiedemeier was named President of the company, a role that has permitted him to challenge the status quo and grow the company with a sense of family, a desire for success, and an infectious, positive attitude. These attributes have allowed him to develop common, rewarding goals between Werner Electric’s employees and business partners. He currently serves on the Board of supplyFORCETM an electrical supplies industry-based company and local community organizations. During his tenure as Werner’s Vice President of Operations, Craig served on the FVTC Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee.
- Coreen Dicus Johnson, President and CEO, Network Health
Dicus Johnson directs the corporate development and strategic direction of Network Health. She specializes in growing provider-health plan relationships and cultivating health care literacy. With over 25 years of experience in multiple facets of the health care industry, Coreen brings studied leadership and a history of proven results to Network Health. Coreen received the 2024 Women of Influence Corporate Leader Award in the New North Region by Insight on Business. In 2023, Coreen received St. Augustine Prep’s Founder Award and the Marquette University Diederich College of Communication “Communicator of the Year” Alumni Award. She was accepted as a Wisconsin Titan 100, recognizing Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives, in 2023 and again in 2024. Coreen was named a Power Broker by the Milwaukee Business Journal Editorial Staff in 2023, 2021, 2020 and 2019 and was nominated and received the BizTimes 2018 Health Care Heroes Executive Leadership Award.
Cost $40 for Fox Cities Chamber and PULSE members; $55 for non-members. Tables of eight, and sponsorship opportunities are also available. To learn more about our CEO’s, or to register for the event visit: https://members.foxcc.net/chamber-events/Details/2024-december-pulse-ceo-breakfast-1193370?sourceTypeId=Website
About the Fox Cities Chamber
Founded in 1874, the Fox Cities Chamber is a nonprofit membership organization that unites the regional business community for greater economic impact. Serving Outagamie, Calumet, and northern Winnebago Counties, the Fox Cities Chamber is the second largest Chamber in the state. Our organization proudly captures the energy of one of Wisconsin’s most dynamic regions and transforms it into innovative programs and services to champion employers, economic development, and quality of life. The Fox Cities Chamber is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024. For more information, visit https://foxcitieschamber.com/chamber-150th-anniversary/.
