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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County names Dr. Leslie Petty its next CEO
The 608today team
If you know the Clubs, meet their next leader. Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County named Dr. Leslie M. Petty CEO and president, starting Jan. 4, 2027. She's dean of the School of Academic Advancement at Madison College.
Petty brings long experience in education and leadership
- 30+ years
- in education and leadership
- 100+
- faculty and staff she leads at Madison College
- Nearly 4,000
- students those faculty and staff serve
Source: WMTV 15 NEWS
She takes over from interim CEO Taylor Jackson, who has led the organization since longtime CEO Michael Johnson died unexpectedly in June.
“My role is not to replicate Michael's leadership, but to build on the strong foundation he established to help take the organization to its next chapter.”
- Board chair: 2019 to 2021
- Also chairs the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center Advisory Board
- Youth of the Year: Fri., Nov. 13, honoring teens ages 14 to 18
Petty's path to the CEO job runs through the Clubs' board
- 2019–2021Petty serves as board chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.
- June 2026CEO Michael Johnson dies unexpectedly; Taylor Jackson becomes interim CEO.
- Jan. 2027Petty begins as CEO and president.
Source: WMTV 15 NEWS
Sources: Channel 3000, WMTV 15 NEWS