Milwaukee Profiles
This occasional series is about the people behind the scenes who make Milwaukee work.
Director of Dive Rescue team lives out childhood dream
by Kevin Ward
Milwaukee Fire Department Captain Chris Schutte, who has taken part in 31 rescue missions as director of the Dive Rescue team, says there’s no other job that he’d rather do
City planning manager role model for women architects, managers
by Peter Setter
Vanessa Koster, who has a master’s degree in architecture and a certificate in urban planning, chose to work in the public sector, and is encouraging other women to follow in her footsteps.
Military experience helps police officer on bike patrol ‘be ready for anything’
by Zac Bellman
Marine Corps reservist and District 2 police officer Juan López patrols the South Side on foot or bicycle, giving citizens and business owners a sense of safety.
Animal Control officer ‘steady and remarkably calm’ in tense situations
by Claire Delman
John Condon is passionate about rescuing stray and mistreated animals, and his temperament and training make him an excellent animal handler.
Dedicated court administrator ‘epitome of a public servant’
by Hannah Byron
Jim Wilson keeps county courts staffed with clerks while managing the flow of critical, often disturbing evidence files.