New corporation counsel appointed in Marathon Co.

Michael Puerner has been appointed the next Corporation Counsel for the county.

Puerner will succeed Scott Corbett, who was recently elected as circuit court kudge and will assume responsibilities on Aug. 1.

Puerner has served as the deputy corporation counsel for Marathon County since August of 2016. Prior to his role in the Office of Corporation Counsel, he worked as an assistant district attorney in Marathon County for three years.

“The position of corporation counsel is critically important to our organizational and community success,” said county administrator Chris Leonhard. “Mike’s depth of experience, knowledge and commitment make him an excellent addition to our leadership team, and I’m excited to have him take on this new role.”

As deputy corporation counsel, Puerner has prosecuted actions relating to child protection, mental commitment and child support enforcement, and he has provided legal guidance to county department heads, staff and elected offi cials.

Additionally, Puerner has successfully argued cases on Marathon County’s behalf before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

“I am both excited and honored to serve Marathon County as its Corporation Counsel,” Puerner said. “I look forward to building on the strong partnerships I have developed with Marathon County departments, elected officials, staff and citizens while growing into this new position.”

Puerner completed his undergraduate studies in 2008 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he majored in political science and history.