Madison, WI — July 31st, 2025 — The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Mark Borowicz, Steven L. Leverentz, and Attorney Erin Deeley. Each brings a wealth of experience and leadership in key sectors that align with MadREP’s mission to drive economic growth and regional prosperity.
Mark Borowicz currently serves as the Director of Workforce and Community Development at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville. For the past six years, he has been instrumental in aligning educational resources with the needs of local employers to support training and talent development. He also serves as the Coordinator for the Janesville Innovation Center (JIC), where he works with entrepreneurs and manages board and tenant relations. With over 30 years of experience connecting employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations to higher education, Borowicz is a passionate advocate for workforce development. He holds a B.S. in Communications from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and an M.S. in Career and Technical Education from the University of Wisconsin–Stout.
Steven L. Leverentz is the Property & Community Relations Manager at Promega Corporation, where he has served for over 25 years in diverse roles including finance, project management, and community engagement. A licensed real estate broker and dedicated civic leader, Leverentz has served as Past President of the Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of Woods Hollow Children’s Center, and accountant for the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute. He also helps lead major community events such as the Fitchburg Center Farmers Market and the Agora Art Fair. Leverentz is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and resides in Evansville, WI with his three children.
Attorney Erin Deeley is a partner at Stafford Rosenbaum LLP in Madison, where she practices litigation in state and federal courts. She represents businesses, nonprofits, government entities, and individuals in areas including environmental and land use, business, administrative, and political law. Prior to joining the firm, Deeley served as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Tony Evers, advising on complex constitutional and administrative legal issues. She began her legal career as a public defender in Illinois and Wisconsin, gaining extensive courtroom and appellate experience. Her broad legal expertise and commitment to public service bring valuable insight to the MadREP board.
“These individuals are leaders in workforce development, law, business, and community building,” said Everett Butzine, MadREP Interim CEO and President. “Their diverse experiences and strong regional ties will help further MadREP’s strategic goals and drive inclusive economic growth across the Madison Region.”
MadREP’s Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s efforts to promote a robust economy in the eight-county Madison Region, which includes Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Rock, and Sauk Counties.
About MadREP
The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is the economic development agency for the eight-county Madison Region. Through collaboration with public and private partners, MadREP promotes regional economic growth and equity by supporting innovation, business expansion, workforce development, and quality of life enhancements throughout South Central Wisconsin.
MadREP Press Contact:
Everett Butzine
Interim President & CEO
608.571.0404
ebutzine@madisonregion.org
