Executive Of The Year Awards Program
April 8, 2010 - Sales & Marketing Executives Lunch Meeting
 One of the best events of the season for our organization is the Executive of the Year Program (EOY), which has been enhanced this year to recognize two recipients: one for a profit organization and one nonprofit organization. As a leading professional organization of sales and marketing executives in Madison, our mission is to be a premier forum for resource sharing, career and youth education, professional development and peer support. One way that we do this is through acknowledging the prestigious Executive of the Year. EOY recipients are nominated and must meet specific criteria in the areas of work experience, work accomplishments and civic activities.
We are thrilled to announce Gary Wolter, Chairman, President and CEO of Madison Gas & Electric Co. as the 2009 Executive of the Year.
 Gary Wolter joined Madison Gas & electric Company in 1984 and served in numerous management positions before becoming Chairman, President and CEO. Gary graduated maxima cum laude from Loras College with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. He also holds a J.D. Degree from the University of Iowa Law School. You may have seen Gary around town at one of his recent civic activities including being the Director - Meriter Health Services and Meriter Hospital, the Director - United Way of Dane County Campaign Chair, or the Director - Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Gary’s accomplishments have been previously highlighted with the 'Make A Difference Award' from South Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (2006), Best of Madison Business - Madison Magazine (2005) and In Business Magazine - Hall of Fame (2005).
As the nominator stated, ”Gary Wolter exemplifies professional, responsible corporate and community leadership. As Chairman, President and CEO, he leads a community energy company that is committed to reliable energy service, protecting the environment and the long-term vitality of the area.”
In addition, we are also very pleased to announce Steven Schooler, Executive Director of Porchlight as our 2009 Non Profit Executive of the Year.
 Steven Schooler joined Porchlight, Inc. as the Executive Director in 2004. Prior to that he worked at Transitional Housing, Inc. in Madison as the Assistant Director and then Director. He spent time in for profit businesses including being a Director and Shareholder of Lawton & Cates, S.C. Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Quantitative Studies Section, International Finance Division, Washington, D.C.
Research Assistant: 1977 to 1978. His civic contributions include the Center for Public Representation as a member and President of the board, Chairperson and Treasurer at the First United Methodist Church, and State Bar of Wisconsin Individual Rights Section as President-elect and President of Section. Steven’s recent achievements include the 2009 Professional Fair Housing Award - Wisconsin Fair Housing Network, 2009 Community Asset Builder - Downtown Madison, Inc., and 2004 Sertoma Humanitarian of the Year.
Steve’s nominator was quoted as saying, “Steve has been instrumental in the success of Porchlight. In the past year, he has led the organization through the turbulent economic times, while providing outstanding care and services to those in need. Steve's leadership is one of the key reasons Porchlight continues to thrive and grow.”
Please join is in celebrating and congratulating these gentleman. Location
Overture Center For The Arts, Promenade Hall
201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703 Schedule
11:30 A.M. Reception
12:00 P.M. Lunch
12:30 P.M. Ceremony | 
