WSLH Board of Directors
The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Board is created in Wis. Statute 15.915(2).
According to Wis. Statute 36.25 (11) : The laboratory of hygiene board shall meet at least quarterly and may promulgate rules under ch. 227, approve the laboratory of hygiene budget, set fees, set priorities and make final approval of laboratory resources so that the laboratory can act in response to agencies’ planned objectives and program priorities.
WSLH Board members can also be reached via the WSLH Director’s Office at WSLHBoard@slh.wisc.edu or 608-890-0288.
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![]() Senior Associate Dean for Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Representing: Dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health audhya@wisc.eduAdministrative Assistant: Stephanie Bolle |
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Jessica Blahnik Marathon County Medical Examiner Representing: Coroners and Medical Examiners Office: (715) 261-1199 Jessica.Blahnik@co.marathon.wi.us |
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Jennifer Buchholz Lab Director, Davy Laboratories Representing: Private Environmental Laboratories Office: (608) 519-4485 jbuchholz@davyinc.com |
Board Chair |
![]() Associate Professor and Director of Autopsy, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Representing: Clinical Laboratory Physicians Office: (608) 265-2162 RCorliss@uwhealth.org |
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Gina Green-Harris, MBA, Director University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, Regional Milwaukee Office Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF), Milwaukee Program Office Center for Urban Population Health Office: 414-219-5083 greenharris@wisc.edu |
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Gil Kelley Laboratory Director, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Representing: Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Office: (608) 224-4821 gil.kelley@wisconsin.gov |
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Jeff Kindrai Health Officer, Grant County Health Department Representing: Local Public Health Departments Office: (608) 723-6416 jkindrai@co.grant.wi.gov |
Board Vice-Chair |
Gregory Pils Director – Bureau of Environmental Analysis & Sustainability Representing: Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources Gregory.Pils@Wisconsin.gov |
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![]() Assistant Vice Chancellor, Environment, Health & Safety, University of Wisconsin-Madison Representing: Occupational Health christopher.strang@wisc.edu |
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Mark Werner, PhD Director – Division of Public Health Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health Representing: Secretary of the Department of Health Services Mark.Werner@dhs.wisconsin.gov |
Ex Officio – Board Secretary |
James Schauer, PhD, PE, MBA, Director Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Peterson-Rader-Hawnn Professor, University of Wisconsin College of Engineering Office: 608-890-1569 Main: 608-890-0288 wslhdirector@slh.wisc.edu |