State Use Board Directory

​Interested in serving on the State Use Program board? To apply, you must submit a copy of your CV (Cover Letter), and a short introductory description to be shared with the Governor.  It’s encouraged to include at least one letter of recommendation but not required.

Please use the online​ portal, scroll down to “Boards and Commissions”, then select “Applications” to submit your materials to be considered by the Governor for an appointed board position.


​​​​​​​​​​​​​Directory of State Use Board Members - FY 2025 (updated 05/2025)

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Board MemberTitleOrganizationRepresentationAppointed TermAddress 1Address 2TelephoneCell PhoneFaxEmail
Tracy Nelson, ChairpersonCEOEast Shore IndustriesPrivate Business07/13/2021-05/01/2023918 Oregon St.Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-487-3541 tnelson@esiempowers.com
Andrzej Walz-ChojnackiPolicy AnalystDepartment of Workforce DevelopmentVocational Rehabilitation05/02/2025 - 05/01/2029201 East Washington Ave.Madison, WI 53703 41​4-250-6566 andrzej.walzchojnacki@dwd.wisconsin.gov
Richard RydeckiAdministratorDivision of Enterprise OperationsDepartment of Administration05/02/2025 - 05/01/2029101 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703 608-264-6109 richard.rydecki1@wisconsin.gov
Shawna AndersonExecutive DirectorEmbark Supported EmploymentWork Center01/27/2025 - 05/01/2027803 East 4th StreetSuperior, WI 54880-3252 715-392-6171 715-392-6172 sanderson@embarkwi.org
Nickolas C. George, Jr.Public Member10/17/2019 - 05/01/2023
705 Delladonna WayMadison, WI 53704-2205 608-219-0790 ngeorge47@charter.net
Vacant*Small Business
Vacant*Division of Mental Health Department of Health Services (DHS)Mental Health
Vacant*Not named in Statute


Note: The Governor appoints members to the State Use Board in accordance with s.15.105(22), Wis. Stat. to serve four year terms.