RE-ELECT RUSS LAUER

Russ and his wife Debbie, both Wisconsin natives, have been married for 45 years and have lived in the Town of Cedarburg for 30 years.  They have two sons who went through the Cedarburg School System, graduated from Cedarburg High School and went on to become successful professionals in the finance world.

Russ, now retired, was involved in the automation and robotics industry for over 40 years and has worked for some of the largest global automation companies in that space.  He was most recently responsible for North American sales of highly automated assembly, testing and packaging systems for manufacturers of life saving medical devices.  Russ has management level business experience in North America, Europe and throughout Asia including contract negotiation and administration, sales, marketing, finance, company operations and setting up a Green Field manufacturing plant and operating business in Mexico.

Debbie owns and operates Up The Creek, LLC, a retail store specializing in Gifts, Florals and Home Décor in downtown Cedarburg.  She has 38 years of retail experience in downtown Cedarburg and started Up The Creek in April 2012.  Debbie has served on the Cedarburg Festival Board and enjoys supporting Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce events throughout the year.

Previously, Russ has served on the Town of Cedarburg Board of Supervisors, Town of Cedarburg Planning Commission, as the State Treasurer for the Wisconsin Jaycees and President of the Cedarburg Jaycees.  Russ is also United States Junior Chamber of Commerce - Ambassador #2709 and a proud Eagle Scout recipient with Troop 40 in Grafton.