Ann Stadler

Ann Stadler is the current Chief Marketing Officer at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Ann previously worked at Marcus Theatres from March 2014 to October 2021, where they were the Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, they provided strategic leadership for the fourth largest US theatre circuit.

Ann has extensive experience in developing and executing long-range marketing and communications plans. Ann also has experience in growing studio and B2B vendor investments for local and diverse market promotion. In addition, they played a key role in the integration of the company’s two largest business acquisitions.

During their time at Marcus Theatres, Ann also led the organization’s crisis communication response team. Ann oversaw charitable giving and served as an active company ambassador. Ann also focused on diverse audiences including the Ann'spanic movie-goer and launched the Marcus Milwaukee CineLatino Ann'spanic Film Festival with net proceeds supporting local Ann'spanic nonprofits.

Ann has also served as the company representative on the marketing/media relations industry relaunch committee for the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) during the pandemic.

Ann Stadler received their Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University in Communication & Rhetorical Studies, Marketing and Business Administration.

Some of their coworkers include Katie Kuznacic - Interim Vice Chancellor for University Relations, Katy Casey - Interim Chief of Institutional Research & Planning, and Brenda Jones - Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs. Ann Stadler reports to John Chenoweth, Interim Chancellor.