Dr. John Walz named Power Player by Milwaukee Business Journal
Dr. John Walz, MSOE president, was named a Power Player by the Milwaukee Business Journal. Walz was one of the 100 individuals who were named to the annual list which recognizes influential leaders who are making a positive impact in Southeastern Wisconsin.
According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, “These are the people you turn to when you need to get something done, whether it’s a business deal, community project or raising money for a great cause.”
Walz is a Power Player both on campus and in the community. Since becoming MSOE’s president in 2016, Walz has propelled MSOE forward by establishing MSOE’s strategic plan, expanded MSOE’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging with the DEIB Strategic Plan, and introduced new academic programs including the B.S. in Computer Science program, and graduate programs in Machine Learning among others. The university’s campus has gone through a major transformation as well, with the We Energies STEM Center at MSOE, Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall, Hermann Viets Tower, Mellowes Hall, Raiders Stadium, Raiders Field, University Terrace, Patricia E. Kern Conservatory of Music and more. These efforts not only strengthened the university, but also prepared students to be leaders in industry and solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.
Walz’ commitment to excellence extends beyond MSOE, as evidenced by his involvement in various boards and organizations, including CTSI, Wisconsin Technology Council, HERA, NAICU, NACC, AITU and Rotary Club of Milwaukee. He has earned recognition for his exceptional leadership and community influence from the Milwaukee Business Journal as its 2019 CEO of the Year, BizTimes Milwaukee as a 2023 Notable Leader in Higher Education, and MSOE’s induction to the Servant Leader Hall of Fame at Seton Hall University’s Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership.
Several other MSOE alumni and community members joined Walz on the Milwaukee Business Journal’s list of Power Players, including:
- Dr. Steve Booth, Baird, MSOE Regent
- Dr. Matt Burow ’99, Catalyst Construction, MSOE Regent
- Dana Guthrie ’10, Gateway Capital Partners, MSOE Corporate Board
- Dr. Jackie Herd-Barber ’84, community volunteer, MSOE Corporate Board
- Dr. Gus Ramirez, Husco International, MSOE Regent Emeritus