Jerry Jendusa

Jerry Jendusa

Greater Milwaukee
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I am very passionate about developing and growing people 🙏 and businesses through the…

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Experience

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    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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    Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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    Southeastern Wisconsin

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    Milwaukee, WI

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    Milwaukee, WI

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    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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    New Berlin, WI

Education

Volunteer Experience

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    Strategic Advisor

    Pat Connaughton Foundation

    - Present 2 years

    Social Services

    🏀Courts. 🤝Clinics. 💪Character. Sports teach kids lessons that resonate with them long after their playing days are over. They learn translatable life skills such as hard work, teamwork, leadership, accountability, and discipline. Most importantly, they have fun. For these reasons, the Pat Connaughton Foundation is committed to making sports accessible to student athletes across the world.

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    "Kids for Wish Kids" Program

    Make-A-Wish Wisconsin

    - Present 6 years

    Children

    💫 Strength. 🙏 Hope. 🫴 Community. The Mukwonago Kids for Wish Kids program involves Mukwonago students and the community as they raise money for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. The program is in honor of Kaden Stark, a former Wish Kid, who had a wish himself to raise enough money to make 100 wishes come true. Thanks to the involvement of Kaden, his family, the Mukwonago students, their families, and the community, we have well surpassed and goal and are the #1 Make a Wish Fundraiser in the region, and…

    💫 Strength. 🙏 Hope. 🫴 Community. The Mukwonago Kids for Wish Kids program involves Mukwonago students and the community as they raise money for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. The program is in honor of Kaden Stark, a former Wish Kid, who had a wish himself to raise enough money to make 100 wishes come true. Thanks to the involvement of Kaden, his family, the Mukwonago students, their families, and the community, we have well surpassed and goal and are the #1 Make a Wish Fundraiser in the region, and in 2024, raised $175,000!

    The Jendusa Family is honored to partner with the Pat Connaughton Foundation to help untap the potential of every kid through the game of basketball and what it symbolizes: being part of a team, bringing hope to one another, impacting others, and being part of something greater than oneself.

    More about Kaden Stark: https://www.kadenswish.org/

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    Foundation Board of Director, Co-Chair Creating Solutions for Mental & Behavioral Health

    Children's Wisconsin

    - Present 4 years 10 months

    Children

    I believe kids deserve the best and that we can do more. That’s why I am actively involved
    in the Creating Solutions for Mental & Behavioral Health affinity group at Children’s Wisconsin.
    This group increases awareness and raises funds for innovative solutions to detect mental
    and behavioral health problems and help kids sooner. We also focus on increased access
    to care close to home, and work to reduce stigma for the growing number of kids in need
    of these services.

    We…

    I believe kids deserve the best and that we can do more. That’s why I am actively involved
    in the Creating Solutions for Mental & Behavioral Health affinity group at Children’s Wisconsin.
    This group increases awareness and raises funds for innovative solutions to detect mental
    and behavioral health problems and help kids sooner. We also focus on increased access
    to care close to home, and work to reduce stigma for the growing number of kids in need
    of these services.

    We are a group of diverse individuals with different perspectives, backgrounds and
    experiences. We gather together on behalf of our community as a way to connect, care
    for and drive positive change for the betterment of Wisconsin children. Simply put, kids can
    never have enough advocates in the community. Let me know if you would like to learn
    more about Children’s Wisconsin and how you can help.

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    Advocate

    Children's Wisconsin

    - Present 20 years

    Children

    Fundraising, event planning, child advocacy programs

Honors & Awards

  • Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Region

    Ernst and Young

  • Biz Times Bravo! Entrepreneur of the Year

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  • Finalist National Entrepreneur of the Year

    Ernst and Young

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