Sue Bessert

WDAC Secretary

Downtown Rhinelander, Inc.
7356 Freedom Trail, Wabeno, WI 54566
Phone: 715-473-4603
Email: bbessert@centurytel.net

Sue serves as Executive Director for Downtown Rhinelander, Inc. She has over 10 years leading downtown revitalization efforts utilizing the National Main Street four-point approach: organization, economic restructuring, design and promotion. She establishes firm foundations for positive change through working relationships with city government staff, business leaders and community volunteers.  In October of 2007 Sue and her husband, Brad, moved from Green Bay to Forest County on Roberts Lake. Sue is enjoying her new community in the beautiful Northwoods. In addition to her downtown redevelopment and public relations experience, Sue has a background with non-profit organizations including the Girl Scouts of Lac Baie, YWCA and the NEW Arts Council. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in communications and public relations from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.