Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin Announces New President

The Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin is pleased to announce the selection of James D. Temmer as incoming President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 22, 2016.

Temmer becomes the fourth “Trust Leader” of the BBB Serving Wisconsin since its inception in 1939.

Temmer is the former Executive Director of the Milwaukee Bar Association and the Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation, and previously Executive Director of the Charles Allis/Villa Terrace Art Museum and Historic Site Director for the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

“The Board is extremely excited to have Jim Temmer lead the BBB Serving Wisconsin”, says Bill Goodman, BBB Serving Wisconsin Board Chairman. “Consumers and businesses are overwhelmed with choices – and often unsure about where to find verified, unbiased reviews and information leading to the identification of ethical businesses with which to engage. BBB is that place. Under Ran Hoth’s 18-year leadership, the BBB’s service and membership was greatly expanded, fostering honest and responsive relationships between businesses and customers, instilling customer confidence and advancing a trustworthy marketplace for all. Jim is the ideal professional to carry the Torch and lead the BBB team in support of ethical marketplace behavior into the future.”

Temmer replaces Ran Hoth, who has served as President and CEO of the BBB since 1997. Hoth will remain Chief Executive Officer until his final retirement, October 1, 2016.

“I am humbled to have been selected to lead the BBB Serving Wisconsin”, says Jim Temmer. “Its long-standing mission to promote ethical business practices and high level of respect have made the BBB the unquestioned leader in advancing marketplace trust.”

Temmer brings nearly two decades of association and nonprofit leadership as well as planning, fundraising, collaboration, operational experience and skills to the BBB. He has proven himself to be a critical thinker and a strong leader, maintaining the highest personal and professional integrity, fostering high morale and quality communications with the Boards he has served.

“I am thrilled to pass the torch to Jim, who I know will lead the Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin in the digital age”, said Ran Hoth. “His professional experiences and talents make him a great choice for this position. I will continue to provide transition support as we enthusiastically welcome Jim as our new leader.”

Temmer earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a master’s in American History from Marquette University, and completed all course-work for Ph.D. in American History from Pennsylvania State University.

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