Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance: Statement on passing of Secretary Nilsestuen

Contact: Joshua Morby 414.791.9120

Milwaukee, Wis. – Robert Sather, President of the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance, issued the following statement on the passing of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Secretary Rod Nilsestuen.

“On behalf of the members of the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance, I wish to extend our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Secretary Nilsestuen.

“Since being appointed in 2003, Rod has been a true friend of Wisconsin’s bio industry. He understood the issues and challenges facing the bio industry in our state. He worked hard over his professional career to help increase opportunities to advance the bio industry, which helped create jobs and grow Wisconsin’s economy.

“Rod will be missed, but his legacy and mission will certainly live on.”

The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance is a diverse group of businesses, environmental groups, and statewide and local organizations that have come together to build both public and legislative awareness of the Bio Industry in Wisconsin.

For more information about the Alliance, or to find out how to join, please visit our website: http://www.wisconsinbioindustry.com.