Madison, Wis. (October 2, 2025) – Edgewood University is honored to welcome four outstanding professionals to its inaugural class of Trustees for Edgewood University. The institution’s name change took effect on July 1, 2025.
“The University is positioning for a very bright future as we approach our centennial,” Jac Garner, Board Chair, said. “With the addition of these capable and dedicated people to our Board, the stewardship of the mission of Edgewood University remains in very good hands.”
Trustees may serve a total of three, three-year terms. Trustees are not compensated for their service. These new Trustees were commissioned for the first time at the September 18, 2025 meeting:
Josh Hoesch, President – South Central Wisconsin, First Business Bank. In addition to his professional duties, Mr. Hoesch volunteers and serves in leadership capacities for several not-for-profits in Wisconsin.
Kevin Little, Vice President, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. In that role, Mr. Little manages external affairs including advocacy, economic development, and organizational innovation initiatives.
Dr. Ann Madden, DNP, CRNA, Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse Anesthesia program, Edgewood University.
Jessica J. Marquez, Chief Legal Officer, Senior Vice President, Hy Cite Enterprises. Ms. Marquez is a University of Wisconsin Law School alumna.
A full listing of the Board of Trustees for Edgewood University is available online.
About Edgewood University
Located in Madison, Wis., Edgewood University is a comprehensive, Catholic university in the Dominican tradition. We serve approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Edgewood University offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master’s degrees in business, education, and nursing, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership, nursing practice, and business administration. Edgewood University is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the National Collegiate Athletics Association and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information about Edgewood University, please visit www.edgewood.edu, or call Ed Taylor at 608-663-2333.
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