OCR announces two hires to strengthen team capabilities

The Office of Corporate Relations team continues its efforts to grow industry partnerships by hiring two experienced individuals: Chelsy Cegielski and Joe FitzGibbon.

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Chelsy Cegielski

Chelsy, the new InterPro Engagement Manager, will work with the InterPro team to cultivate current and potential engagements with both industry and external client organizations focused on professional development and online learning programs. With 25 years of higher education experience, Chelsy previously developed strategic partnerships to support corporate early talent needs in an Employer Relations role for career & professional development at UW Oshkosh. Additionally, Chelsy taught professional skills courses in business, engineering and math/science. Chelsy earned her MBA from Lakeland University and her bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University.

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Joe FitzGibbon

Joe, the new Corporate Engagement Officer, will collaborate across COE to grow and sustain relationships within consortia, institutes, centers, and national/international labs. Joe is a seasoned engineering professional with over 25 years of experience in product development. He comes to COE from Trek Bicycles where he managed prototyping and product validation testing. Prior to Trek, Joe’s work focused on increasing engine life at the Briggs & Stratton’s durability lab. He studied mechanical engineering at Marquette University and later earned his MBA here at the University of Wisconsin. Joe is an avid mountain biker and shares his love of the sport by coaching the Lake Mills high school mountain bike team.

Both Chelsy and Joe will report to Russ Johnson.  Please join us in welcoming Chelsy and Joe to UW-Madison COE.