Justin Schumacher

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact department success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Named one of 50 Eagle Scouts You Should Know through Bay Lakes Council

• Chairperson, Town of Freedom, 04/2023, current, Develop policy and direction, Serve on County Department of Land Services zoning ordinance rewrite committee, Appoint, oversee, and evaluate executive level employees, Engage with stakeholders to develop Tax Incremental Finance districts and identify mutually beneficial opportunities, Plan, budget, and execute contracts for infrastructure development, Advocate and represent Town interests
• Highway Operations Supervisor, Outagamie County Highway Department, 06/2022, current, Plan, coordinate, and manage highway reconstruction projects, Develop and implement policy and guidelines for department employees, Review utility permits, Provide construction administration for contract services, Work with stakeholders to develop maintenance and construction projects to best fit their needs, Oversee remote facility maintenance and upgrades, Provide guidance and feedback to 20 or more direct reports and assist with goal setting and employee development
• Foreman, Outagamie County Highway Department, 11/2018, 06/2022, Schedule and coordinate workload for Highway crews to meet the needs of all interested parties including county, municipalities and WisDOT, Research cost saving measures in snow removal and trying to institute resource management solutions in regards to brine production and use, Work with subcontractors to ensure that the designs are implemented according to plan and Highway needs, Coordinate with local municipalities to meet their needs and offer proactive and turnkey maintenance and construction options while communicating closures and detours to constituents, Plan and develop growth plans for future equipment needs, Serve as alternate for absent managers or superintendents
• Landside Supervisor, Appleton International Airport, 01/2018, 11/2018, Schedule and coordinate workload for landside facilities personnel to build and maintain quality, efficient infrastructure for the traveling public and all leaseholders, Research and implement energy efficient initiatives to improve energy consumption, Work with subcontractors to ensure that the designs are implemented according to plan and airport needs, Coordinate with airport public safety to ensure quality service and security at all times, Plan and develop budgets for equipment and facilities needs, Maintain maintenance logs and logs of work performed, Serve as alternative security coordinator
• Equipment Operator, Outagamie County Highway Department, 06/2012, 01/2018, Operate heavy equipment and perform handwork as needed, Perform trenching, paving, landscaping, snow plowing, pothole patching, grade setting, and various other duties, Serve as a lead person on a multiple member crew, Utilize survey equipment, read plans, and maintain records of work completed

• Abe Weber, Director, Appleton International Airport, 920.851.4213
• Dean Steingraber, Highway Commissioner, Outagamie County Highway Department, 920.209.9803
• Brian Rickert, PE, Director of Public Works, City of Ashwaubenon, 920.593.4504
• Lance Wilkinson, Operations Foreman, City of Appleton, 920.419.0265