Office of the Director

The Office of the Director supports the overall administration of PCED divisions [Building Inspection, Community Development Authority (CDA), Community Development, Economic Development, and Planning]. The PCED Director also serves as the CDA Executive Director. The office provides centralized communications, consulting and administrative services to DPCED divisions; advances department-wide initiatives; and aligns agency activities with City priorities such as supporting RESJI and performance excellence initiatives. 

Directory

Matt Wachter, Director

608-267-8730

The Office of the Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Department and aligning the activities of the agency's five divisions in the pursuit of the Department's mission and community-building goals set by the Mayor and Common Council. The Director of Planning, Community and Economic Development leads this Division and serves as the Executive Director of the Community Development Authority. The Office provides centralized marketing, communications, graphic design, consultation, administrative services, and engagement activities in supporting a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

Heather Stouder, Administrative Services Manager 

608-261-5567

Jaymes Langrehr, Public Information Officer 

608-266-9013

Mark Fitzgerald, Visual Communications Specialist 

608-266-4635