Business Badgers Who Work in Unexpected Places

“With my company, Campo Alpaca, I get to work all around Peru. Some of our suppliers live 5,000 meters up in the Ausangate Mountains with their alpacas. Campo has teams in Arequipa, Ausangate, Cusco, and Lima. I travel to Peru four times per year to create and pick up new products. Peru is an extraordinary country, with so many different ecosystems, cultures, and things to experience.”

“The Madison Children's Museum is a unique, creative, wonder-filled place in the heart of downtown Madison. We take play seriously, nurturing children’s creativity and curiosity through custom exhibits and programs. ‘Aha!’ moments happen at every turn as children and parents discover, create, and learn how to problem solve together.”

“I work at the Wisconsin School of Business as a marketing strategist. From working in the CPG industry at Mondelez International, to owning my own businesses, I never thought I’d end up working right back here in Grainger Hall! Every day I am able to use my skills to help promote a place and a community I’m passionate about.”

“My family and I lived in Israel’s Carmel Mountains, just south of Haifa. Fourteen years ago, my wife, our children, and I moved from Chicago to Israel. To do so, I resigned as the partner in charge of state and local taxation at a large Chicago law firm, but continued my U.S. state and local tax practice from Israel before returning to the U.S. in spring of 2019 to join my current firm.”

“I’ve spent most of my career working with farmers who make exceptional food. Since November 2018 I’ve been CEO of Alter Eco, a San Francisco-based chocolate company that makes chocolate bars and truffles. Our company is fair trade, carbon neutral, and organic. I love the passion and commitment of our team to make the world a better place. Nothing goes overlooked; if you come to our office and inadvertently throw compostable waste into the landfill bin, you will be corrected!”

“I own Ruckus & Glee, a children’s specialty toy store in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. We are a local store that sells toys you may not find at larger retailers. We are a hands-on retailer in that we believe kids should try the toys in our store before buying them. I am lucky I have the opportunity to work in a place that I created and that challenges me and provides happiness for so many kids.”