Region Directors serve as the Wisconsin Emergency Management representative in all emergency management issues at the regional level by managing, directing, coordinating and monitoring a variety of programs including those of the Division, other state agencies as well as county municipal and tribal agencies. 

The Region Directors and Office Operations Associates work with County and Tribal Directors on all phases of emergency management – Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation, as they plan for and react to natural and man made disasters.

Northwest Region

James Williams

608-516-5283

Northeast Region

Teresa Erler

715-845-9517

Northeast Region

Janell Rucinski

715-845-9517

West Central Region

Lisa Olson-McDonald

715-839-3825

West Central Region

Lacey Donatell

715-839-3825

Southwest Region

Darin Gudgeon

608-516-0296

East Central Region

Steve Fenske

920-929-3730

Southeast Region

Ben Schliesman

262-782-1515

Southeast Region

Mary Zahn

262-782-1515