Tammy Baldwin: “I rise today to honor John Kissinger, president and CEO of GRAEF, on his retirement. For more than 25 years, Mr.…”

“I rise today to honor John Kissinger, president and CEO of GRAEF, on his retirement. For more than 25 years, Mr. Kissinger has been a tireless advocate for his community, supporting cultural and entertainment institutions through workforce development initiatives. This tireless work has directly resulted in the construction, renovation, and revitalization of numerous well-known buildings and cultural hubs across Wisconsin. Mr. Kissinger earned his bachelor of science in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1979 and his master of science in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983. In 1984, he joined GRAEF as a structural engineer in the firm's Milwaukee office. Since joining GRAEF, he steadily advanced within in the company, serving in roles including vice president, regional manager, and chief operating officer. In January 2012, he was named president and CEO. Among his notable projects at GRAEF, Mr. Kissinger served as the engineering project manager for the instantly iconic Milwaukee Art Museum Quadracci Pavillion, featuring a soaring structure designed by Santiago Calatrava.”