Overview
The Office of Economic Development provides a link to connect business and industry with the richness of UW talent, innovative spirit, and entrepreneurial energy in order to foster job growth and to build better communities. Working with colleagues at each UW institution, the office is responsible for maintaining open lines of communication with existing businesses and start-ups.
The UW System is one of Wisconsin’s largest economic development assets. The Office of Economic Development is a joint partnership between UW System and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to drive statewide economic expansion and job creation.
Leadership

David Brukardt
Interim Vice President for University Relations and Associate Vice President for Economic Development
Contact
1840 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-3905
dbrukardt@uwsa.edu
Staff
Rebecca Deschane
Talent Initiatives Director
Telephone: (608) 210-6764 Centrex
Rebecca.deschane@wedc.org
Jennifer Wickman
Program Assistant
1702 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 720-2114 VoIP
jwickman@uwsa.edu