Like all businesses, the airline should and will do what is in its best interests. But, for what it’s worth, the community is concerned and wants Midwest to remain a strong part of our region’s civic and economic fiber.
The following is the official statement from the GMC Board of Directors:
"The Greater Milwaukee Committee Board of Directors supports Midwest Airlines remaining in our region, especially given the interests of key stakeholders-corporations and our global corporate headquarters, our community and the Midwest employees. We are not interjecting into the shareholder decisions but expressing our support for the important role that Midwest plays in our region.
"The Midwest 'blue' brand, the corporate headquarters and the Midwest hub are keys to our regional identity and economy. The ability for business travelers and residents to travel to key cities non-stop and with well-managed connections are an important business attraction for our region.
"The leadership of Midwest Airlines has been active members of our community even during the most difficult years in the airline's history. We are proud to call them friends and colleagues and extend to them and the company our wholehearted support and endorsement."
A life-long and passionate community leader and Milwaukeean, Jeff Sherman is a co-founder of OnMilwaukee.
He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Marquette University, as a Warrior. He holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University, and is the founding president of Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM)/Fuel Milwaukee.
Early in his career, Sherman was one of youngest members of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and currently is involved in numerous civic and community groups - including board positions at The Wisconsin Center District, Wisconsin Club and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. He's honored to have been named to The Business Journal's "30 under 30" and Milwaukee Magazine's "35 under 35" lists.
He owns a condo in Downtown and lives in greater Milwaukee with his wife Stephanie, his son, Jake, and daughter Pierce. He's a political, music, sports and news junkie and thinks, for what it's worth, that all new movies should be released in theaters, on demand, online and on DVD simultaneously.
He also thinks you should read OnMilwaukee each and every day.
