Staff
Executive Leadership
Chad Hershner, President & CEO, Special Olympics Wisconsin
Chad is responsible for working in partnership with the board of directors and staff to ensure the overall strategic direction, athlete-centered focused and financial sustainability of Special Olympics Wisconsin by focusing on SOWI’s four mission-based pillars of the organization – sports, health, unified champion schools and athlete leadership.
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer
Robin Van Fleet Bergan is the Chief Financial Officer for Special Olympics Wisconsin, Inc. She is responsible for the oversight of the organization’s financial health, safeguarding of assets, regulatory compliance, and management of the finance and operations team.
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Addie Teeters is the Vice President Marketing Communications for Special Olympics Wisconsin. She is responsible for implementing the organizations integrated marketing communications strategy, brand amplification, external communications management, and management of a highly skilled marketing communications team.
Vice President of Sports and Programs
Jason Blank is the Vice President of Sports & Programs for Special Olympics Wisconsin. He is responsible for oversight of initiatives for Sports, Health, Unified Champion Schools, and Field Services, organizing SOWI’s participation in World Games and National Competitions, and managing the Sports and Programs team.