The Wisconsin Presenters Network (WPN) elected Kate Williams, Executive Director of the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center, to serve as Co-Chairperson of the organization effective September 18, 2025. Serving in tandem with Williams is John Hassig, Executive Director of the Schauer Arts Center in Hartford, Wis.
Williams previously served as WPN Chairperson from 2015-2017. Hassig also previously served as WPN Chairperson from 2010-2015. Together Williams and Hassig will serve as Co-Chairpersons for a term of two years, 2025-2027.
As leaders each with previous experience in the chairperson role, Williams and Hassig will guide WPN forward, expanding resources and amplifying collaborations with other wide-reaching arts organizations including Arts Midwest, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Association of Performing Arts Professionals. Williams and Hassig will also mentor emerging leaders in the arts presenting field to become successive board members and chairpersons for the WPN organization.
About the Wisconsin Presenters Network
Founded in 1981 in Madison, Wis., the Wisconsin Presenters Network (WPN) is the oldest consortium of performing arts presenters in the nation. WPN exists to support and enhance the activities of individuals and organizations presenting the professional performing arts by serving as an operational and programmatic resource to its membership. Supporting presenters beyond Wisconsin’s state borders, WPN also represents member individuals and organizations in the surrounding states of Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa.
Additional information about WPN can be found at WisconsinPresenters.com.
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About Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center
The Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center (ASHPAC) is a state-of-the-art, 730-seat nonprofit performance venue that presents regional, national, and international touring entertainment as well as serves as home to Ashwaubenon School District and community musicals, plays, concerts, and theatre programs. The ASHPAC is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of our community through a diverse range of performing arts events with a mission to provide exceptional entertainment experiences that inspire, engage, and bring people together.
For more information about the ASHPAC, visit ashwaubenonpac.org or follow ‘Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center’ on Facebook or Instagram (@AshwaubenonPAC).