Adam Wickersham

Adam Wickersham, MBA, is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in leadership, education, and business.1 He served as the Director of the Lubar College of Business Graduate Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from September 2021 to November 2023.1 During his tenure, he significantly improved the program's performance, increasing applications by 156%, admissions by 158%, and enrollment by 79%.1

Wickersham's career history includes:

• Director of the Executive MBA Program at UW-Milwaukee (2017-2021)1
• Interim Director of the Executive MBA Program (2017)1
• Adjunct Professor of Economics at MATC (2014-2021)1
• CFO of Degenerate Cigar Company (2016-2020)1
• Legislative Fiscal Analyst Lead for the City of Milwaukee (2014-2017)1

As a combat veteran, Wickersham brings a unique perspective to his roles, combining military experience with corporate leadership.1 He is known for his ability to attract professional talent and drive positive change in evolving business and technology environments.1

Wickersham's LinkedIn profile humorously describes him as "Quite possibly the only person on LinkedIn who isn't a 'results-orientated team player with excellent interpersonal skills'".123 This self-deprecating humor suggests a refreshing approach to professional networking.

His expertise spans various areas, including organizational change management, lean processes, and technical systems implementation.1 Wickersham has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures, such as RaceTorch LLC, where he served as Chief Executive Manager & Inventor, focusing on creating electronic starting devices for sporting events.1