The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Foundation was established in 2001 to help educational and charitable causes in the state of Wisconsin. The Foundation’s mission is to advocate for the motor carrier industry through financial support of industry-aligned, charitable and educational organizations and individuals in or entering the trucking industry.
The Foundation generously supports organizations like the Special Olympics and the truck driving and diesel mechanic programs at the Fox Valley, Waukesha County and Milwaukee Area technical colleges with grants up to $1,500. Each year, the Foundation hosts a fundraising event at Milford Hills Sport Hunt Club. All net proceeds are directed to the Foundation for said charitable causes.
The WMCA Foundation is governed by a voluntary board with membership as follows:
Dave Batterman (Chair) – North Central Utility
Rick Smith – Retired
Pauline Jaske – Fairway Transit
Terry Reed – US Special Delivery
Chris Schmidt – Baker Tilly
Kurt Kruger – Next Logistics
Tim Kordula – Skinner Transfer
Josh Marquardt – Birchwood Transport
Chris Greenberg – West Bend Transit
The purposes of the WMCA Foundations are exclusively charitable and educational within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The purposes shall be to sponsor or conduct programs so as to foster a greater understanding of the many aspects of the trucking industry.
