{GREEN BAY, WI., Jun. 25, 2024} – On Broadway, Inc., owner and operator of the Green Bay Public Market, has hired Ron Franklin as vice president of operations. Prior to the opening of the Green Bay Public Market, Franklin’s focus will primarily be tenant
recruitment and construction buildout. Post-market opening, Franklin will oversee additional full and part-time staff hires along with managing the day-to-day operations. This role will also take the lead on the creation and opening of a Retail Incubator in the Broadway District.
Franklin brings an extremely qualified background to the position, with an extensive history of working with entrepreneurs and small businesses, most recently as director of entrepreneurship for the Greater Green Bay Chamber. Franklin has also spent time in development and business manager positions for Coca-Cola and Campbell’s.
“Ron brings a necessary skill set to this critical role,” said Brian Johnson, president & CEO with On Broadway, Inc. “This vice president position will be public-facing and I’m confident in Ron’s wealth of knowledge to get us to the finish line with both the Public Market and Retail Incubator.”
Franklin joins the existing On Broadway, Inc. leadership team:
– Brian Johnson, president & CEO
– Allie Thut, chief operating officer
– Brooke Hafs, vice president of donor engagement
– Mary Rhode, vice president of marketing & communications
“I’m looking forward to continuing my efforts to support small businesses,” said Ron Franklin, vice
president of operations with the Green Bay Public Market. “Both the Public Market and the Retail
Incubator have the potential to bring dynamic and progressive change to the Broadway District and
the greater Green Bay community. It’s an honor to be part of that foundational change.”
