The Employee Suggestion Board has three members appointed by the Governor to 4-year terms.  One Board member must be a current state employee*. The Board operates under the provisions of sec. 230.48, Wis. Stats.

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS

- Sandy Drew* (Madison), Chair, through May 2013
   [originally appointed in 2004]

- Gene Dalhoff (Baraboo), Member, through May 2013
   [originally appointed in 2006]

- David Vriezen (Waterloo), Member, through May 2011
  [originally appointed in 2004]

The Board meets regularly to review suggestions submitted by agencies with their recommendation for recognition.  In addition to regular awards, the Board also holds a special annual awards ceremony at the State Capitol.

For any questions about the Board or the Wisconsin Employee Suggestion Program, please direct inquiries to:

Robert Toomey
Statewide Suggestion Program Coordinator
e-mail WIEmployeeSuggestionProgram@Wisconsin.gov
telephone (608) 266-0664
fax (608) 267-1020

Mailing Address:
Office of State Employment Relations
101 East Wilson Street, 4th Floor
PO Box 7855
Madison, WI   53707-7855

(NOTE:  Employees should first send their suggestions directly to their Agency/Campus Coordinator for review.  Sending suggestions directly to the Board without agency/campus review and evaluation will delay the process.)