Superintendent Search & PAR Staff

Superintendent Search/Organizational and Coaching Consultants

Louis J. Birchbauer, Ph.D, Search Services and Organizational Consultant, has dedicated 35 years to working with Wisconsin public school districts. He has a strong educational background, including a Ph.D. from the UW-Madison, which complements his experience. Dr. Birchbauer has served as superintendent for nearly 30 consecutive years including the Cambria-Friesland, Mosinee, Germantown, and Greenfield school districts. Direct: 414.218.2805	Dennis E. Richards, Ph.D. Search Services and Organizational Consultant, has devoted 36 years to working with Wisconsin school districts, including serving as superintendent in Washington-Caldwell, Albany, and Black River Falls. He has a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the UW-Madison. He also served as president of the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA) and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). Direct: 715.896.3846	David Carlson, Ph.D,Search Services and Organizational Consultant, has 35 years of experience in public education at both the local school district and state levels. He has been a junior high classroom teacher, a K-12 principal and a superintendent in three school districts. He has recently retired from the Department of Public Instruction as Director of the School Financial Services Team. His education includes a bachelor's degree in English and Political Science and a master's degree in Curriculum and Supervision. Direct: 608.220.014


Roger J. Foegen, *Search Services and Organizational Consultant*, has served Wisconsin School Districts for 40 years. Mr. Foegen earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and his Sixth Year Degree in Educational Leadership both from Winona State University. Mr. Foegen serves as an adjunct professor at Viterbo University and is currently the Superintendent Practicum/Capstone Coordinator in the field of Educational Administration. Direct: 608.783.5836	Mary DeYoung, Ph.D., Search Services, Organizational and Coaching Consultant, has dedicated more than 30 years working in Wisconsin public school districts. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree from the Educational Administration program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. DeYoung has worked as a regular and special education teacher, school business manager, and district administrator. Direct: 262.903.8023	Sally Sweitzer Superintendent Search Coordinator ssweitzer@wasb.or