Dan Rossmiller, who has served as the WASB’s director of government relations since 2006, has been chosen unanimously by the WASB Board of Directors to be the association’s next executive director.

“I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve Wisconsin school board members in this new capacity,” said Rossmiller, who will become the association’s fourth executive director effective July 1.

WASB President Rosanne Hahn, a Burlington school board member, praised Rossmiller as a conscientious voice for school boards and public education.

“We look forward to more of our members getting to know him as we have,” she says.

Hahn also said Rossmiller is a thoughtful advocate who “has repeatedly shown his commitment to unify our members under a common vision for public education.”

Rossmiller succeeds John Ashley, who retires after nearly 18 years as executive director.

Thanking Ashley for his service, Hahn said the Board of Directors and Wisconsin school board members “couldn’t have asked for a more effective and considerate leader these past 18 years.”

Rossmiller graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor’s degree with honors and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

While in law school, Rossmiller began a 22-year career in the Wisconsin Legislature serving in a variety of roles.

Before joining the WASB, Rossmiller served for three and a half years as the public affairs director for the State Bar of Wisconsin.

During his 16-year tenure as government relations director, Rossmiller headed the WASB’s state and federal lobbying program and worked closely with the WASB Policy and Resolutions Committee. He served on the bipartisan Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding.

Please find a photo of Dan Rossmiller at this link.

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