APPLETON, Wis. (January 25, 2006) -- Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric, will visit Appleton on June 12, 2006, to present his program entitled “Win With Jack” at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Wipfli LLP, a CPA and consulting firm with offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, will be one of several companies sponsoring this presentation. Other sponsors include Fox Communities Credit Union, Miron Construction Company and Bergstrom Automotive.

“Win With Jack” will run from 10:30 a.m. to noon and is open to the public. Tickets for the event will go on sale Monday, Feb. 13 at the Performing Arts Center box office (920-730-3760) or through Ticketmaster. Seats are $95 or $125. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Junior Achievement of Wisconsin.

Jack’s presentation will be devoted to answering questions from the audience, both in a moderator and direct Q&A format. 

“Wipfli is thrilled to help bring Jack Welch to Northeastern Wisconsin, as his business and leadership abilities are well-renowned,” says Greg Barber, the firm’s managing partner.  “We are confident that the insight he will share will make an impact on organizations operating in and serving communities throughout Wisconsin -- just as Wipfli has done in our 75 years of providing strategic insight and expertise to clients in the communities we serve.”

Welch was named “Manager of the Century” by Fortune Magazine. Since his retirement in 2001, he has written two best-selling books and spoken to organizations around the world about his experiences. 

About Wipfli

With more than 650 associates and 18 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Wipfli ranks among the largest CPA and consulting firms in the nation. Wipfli can advise in all areas of business, from finance and operations to human resources, information technology, and customer relationships. Wipfli’s clients include manufacturers, health care organizations, financial institutions, nonprofit entities, dealerships, contractors and developers, small businesses, and individuals. Wipfli’s 75-year legacy of helping its clients succeed is a point of pride for each of the firm’s partners and associates.