# James Madlom

> James Madlom is co-CEO and a majority owner of Milwaukee-based Mueller Communications alongside Lori Richards. A Marquette graduate with bachelor’s and law degrees, he works in public affairs, community relations, and crisis communications, and has served as Wellpoint Care Network’s board chair. His civic commitments include neighborhood development and support for young people and families.

- **Role:** Co-Chief Executive Officer at Mueller Communications, LLC
- **Organizations:** Mueller Communications, LLC, Wellpoint Care Network, Near West Side Partners, Coalition for Children, Youth & Families, Jewish Community Center, St. Charles Youth & Family Services, Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Shorewood Foundation (former president), Milwaukee Public Theatre (former board member), Nonprofit Center of Greater Milwaukee (former marketing committee chair)
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, Marquette University, Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, Marquette University Law School
- **Known for:** United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Philanthropic 5 honoree, 2021., Included in BizTimes’ Wisconsin 275 list for 2025, as reported by Marquette., Included in Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2026 Power Players list, as reported by Marquette.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Worked at Marquette University on student orientation and Hunger Clean-Up, involving more than 2,300 volunteers and 100 community organizations.
- **2003–2012** — Chaired the Nonprofit Center of Greater Milwaukee marketing committee.
- **2012–2017** — Served on the Milwaukee Public Theatre board.
- **2015** — Became Mueller Communications partner, shareholder, and chief operating officer.
- **2020** — Became co-CEO and majority owner alongside Lori Richards.
- **2021** — Named a United Way Philanthropic 5 honoree.
- **2022** — Published an account of community engagement work with Fond du Lac in The Municipality.
- **2024** — Submitted a letter supporting the Growing MKE housing plan.
- **2025** — Completed term as Wellpoint Care Network board chair; continued as director and became Program Committee chair.
- **2026** — Featured in Mueller Mic’d discussions of school crisis communications and recruitment and retention.

## Achievements

- United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Philanthropic 5 honoree, 2021.
- Included in BizTimes’ Wisconsin 275 list for 2025, as reported by Marquette.
- Included in Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2026 Power Players list, as reported by Marquette.
- Founding steering committee and board member involved in establishing and growing Near West Side Partners.
- Earned bachelor’s and law degrees magna cum laude.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Featured with Elizabeth Hummitzsch in The People Playbook: Recruitment & Retention, following a Kenosha Area Business Alliance keynote.
- **2026-06** — Listed as a panelist for TEMPO’s June program on women’s advancement and workplace dynamics.
- **2026-02** — Joined Lindsey Davis and Elizabeth Hummitzsch for the School Crisis Communications podcast episode.
- **2026-02** — Named among Marquette alumni on Milwaukee Business Journal’s Power Players list.
- **2025-12** — Named among Marquette alumni on BizTimes’ Wisconsin 275 list.
- **2025-05** — Completed Wellpoint board chair term while remaining a director and taking on Program Committee leadership.

## Links

- Website: https://www.muellercommunications.com/who-we-are/james-madlom/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmadlom
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jamesmadlom
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesmadlom

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Last updated: 2026-10-06