Julianna Stohs Appointed as Community and Economic Development Director of the City of Waupaca
June 3, 2025: Waupaca, Wis. (June 3, 2025): The City of Waupaca is pleased to announce the appointment of Julianna Stohs as its new Community and Economic Development Director. Stohs will begin her role on June 23, 2025.
“On behalf of the Council, I am delighted to welcome Julianna to the City of Waupaca,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Julianna brings extensive experience from her work with state and federal agencies, offering a fresh and valuable perspective to this role. Her strategic mindset and dedication to building strong partnerships with residents, businesses, and developers will positively serve our community.”
Stohs obtained a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has professional experience working for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Wisconsin Department of Administration, National Endowment for Democracy, and most-recently, the International Republican Institute—a non-partisan institution promoting democracy and good governance abroad.
“Thank you to the City Council and staff team for this incredible opportunity to serve as your Community and Economic Development Director,” said Julianna Stohs. “I am deeply honored to join such a dedicated group of leaders and look forward to collaborating with you to build a vibrant and thriving future for Waupaca!”
The search process was led by Innovative Public Advisors (IPA)—a public sector executive recruitment and strategy firm. IPA ensured a thorough and inclusive recruitment that emphasized urgency without compromising quality.
For more information about this announcement, please contact Jess Wildes at 262-339-5658 or jess@public-advisors.com.
