Chad Hershner, President & CEO, Special Olympics Wisconsin
Chad Hershner
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.
"Special Olympics Wisconsin is important to me because it gives all individuals with intellectual disabilities a place to come together, compete, improve their health and wellness and create a community where everyone is included, valued and respected. I am passionate about waking up every day and serving our athletes. The entire organization and movement exists for them and it is my primary responsibility to make sure we authentically include athletes and athlete voice into everything we are doing at SOWI"