Joseph Sterken

Joseph Sterken is a Design Engineer at C. G. Bretting Manufacturing Co., Inc. since May 2019, with an extensive background in both engineering and personal assistance roles. Sterken has also worked as a Personal Living Assistant at GT Independence and Community Living Alliance, providing essential support to individuals unable to live independently. Prior experience includes an internship as an Inbound Supervisor at Colony Brands, Inc., where Sterken managed staff and improved departmental efficiency, as well as a Project Coordinator internship focusing on operational enhancements. Additional experience includes serving as an AmeriCorps member, assisting individuals with disabilities, and as a Mechanical Research Assistant at UW Madison Engine Research Center, involving research on engine designs. Sterken holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.