Rusk County Appoints Rebecca Plantz, MBA, to Serve as Administrative Coordinator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ladysmith, Wis. (October 20, 2026): The Rusk County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of Rebecca Plantz as its new Administrative Coordinator. A Rusk County native with more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, Plantz brings an extensive background in organizational management, financial oversight, strategic planning, and public affairs.
Plantz brings extensive executive leadership experience with international organizations, including Upwork, PayPal, American Express, and Acxiom, where she managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led organizational initiatives, and strengthened operations. Her public service background includes roles with the State Bar of Wisconsin, State Bar of Arizona, and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Plantz holds a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is also a certified Project Management Professional.
"Rebecca brings an exceptional combination of executive leadership experience, financial management expertise, and a genuine connection to Rusk County," said County Board Chairman Ron Freeman.” Her ability to work collaboratively, navigate complex challenges, and bring people together will be a tremendous asset to our organization. We are excited to welcome her to this important leadership role."
As Administrative Coordinator, Plantz will work closely with the County Board, elected officials, department heads, and staff to coordinate County operations, support financial and capital planning, implement County Board priorities, and strengthen organizational communication and collaboration. Plantz will commence her service to the County on November 2, 2026.
Plantz's appointment also represents a homecoming. A fourth-generation member of a Rusk County dairy-farming family, she grew up in the community and has maintained a home in Grant Township since 2014. "Rusk County has always been home to me, and I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the community that has meant so much to my family," said Plantz. "I look forward to building strong relationships, working together to strengthen County operations, and providing effective, responsive services to our residents."
Rusk County partnered with Innovative Public Advisors (IPA), a public sector recruitment and strategy firm, to conduct the executive recruitment process for the Administrative Coordinator position. For more information, contact IPA Partner Jay Shambeau at 262-355-6102 or jay@public-advisors.com.
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