People changing jobs in a dynamic economy
Joe Widmer grew up in living quarters above his family's cheese factory in Theresa and followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Scott Hettig brewed beer for years as a hobbyist and discovered he was pretty good at it. Now, it's a profession.
Crane Operator
On any construction project, they are literally the heavy lifters. The crane is an essential part of any big project, and it's where Curtis Smith of Milwaukee feels most comfortable.
Track Inspector
George Kahlow has been working in the railroad industry for 38 years, starting as a laborer when he was 18 and working his way up to his current position as a track inspector for the Milwaukee-based Wisconsin & Southern Railroad.
Property Manager
Chester Oszkandy, 55, is now president of NAL MLG Management, a Brookfield firm that provides property management services for 100 buildings with a combined 7 million square feet in Wisconsin and four other states.