The Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin has accepted the resignation of Erin Grunze as its Executive Director.  Grunze cited personal reasons including needing to have more time with her young family. Her resignation is effective January 31, 2020. The board of directors commended her for her leadership in the four years of her tenure.

Debra Cronmiller will become the new Executive Director.  Cronmiller has an extensive background of involvement with the League in Appleton and with LVWWI in various positions serving most recently as the State Board President. Prior to her new role with the League, she held the position of Policy and Automation Section Chief in the Department of Children and Families. She has previously served as the Executive Director of a large non-profit homeless shelter serving families and individuals. Louise Petering, member of the LWV of Milwaukee County and current State Board Vice President, will serve as the new President of LWVWI with Cronmiller as Executive Director.

Ellen Penwell and Eileen Newcomer will continue on staff with promotions now as the Membership and Events Manager and Voter Education Manager, respectively.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         January 28, 2019        

Contact: Debra Cronmiller, Executive Director

 608-256-0827

dcronmiller [at] lwvwi.org