Jennifer R. Rupkey
Director, Client Development
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Milwaukee, WI (May 8, 2006) – William F. White, a partner in the Land and Resources Practice Group of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, received the 2006 Wisconsin National Guard Association (WINGA) Recognition Award. Mr. White, a prominent development and land use law attorney, worked to extend land leases for the Wisconsin National Guard’s Madison-based aviation organizations, the 1-147 Aviation Battalion and the 115th Fighter Wing, ensuring the availability of land for these units to accomplish state and federal missions.
The WINGA Recognition Award is the highest award given to an individual or organization for their outstanding support to the men and women of the Wisconsin National Guard.
For the past 11 years, Mr. White has served as Chair of the Dane County Airport Commission and has been a member of the Commission since 1991.
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