City of Appleton Wisconsin
Debra Van Den Bogart has a diverse work experience starting in 1983 and continuing until the present. Debra began their career as the Economic Research Director at the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, where they worked until 1987. Debra then transitioned to a role as a Research Paralegal at Mulcahy & Wherry/Godfrey & Kahn until 1992. From 1992 to 1998, they served as the Acting Director and Senior Analyst at Brown County. Finally, since 1998, they have been employed at the City of Appleton as the Deputy Director of Human Resources, where they are responsible for a wide range of HR functions and leads a team of professionals.
Debra Van Den Bogart obtained a Certificate in Human Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 1987. In 2001, they completed a Certified Public Manager Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and obtained a certificate in the same field. Debra also holds additional certifications in Wisconsin Certified Public Manager, obtained in April 2001 from the State of Wisconsin, and Personnel Management, obtained in May 1997 from UW Green Bay.
City of Appleton Wisconsin
The City of Appleton is an inviting community nestled in northeastern Wisconsin just north of the largest lake in the state, Lake Winnebago. Home to more than 75,000 residents, Appleton is known for its vibrant and growing downtown, numerous parks, high-quality education, and friendly, safe environment. We’re proud that in 2020 Appleton was ranked #1 for the Best Place to Raise Kids by SmartAsset. In 2023, Appleton was also ranked as one of the best places to live in the Midwest by Livability. At the City of Appleton, we welcome employees who love to learn and are forward-thinking. Located in the heart of the Fox Cities, we are a steadfast employer committed to providing a flexible work environment and unique benefits. We encourage employees to come as they are and explore growth opportunities that will help them serve our community with impact. As a City of Appleton employee, you not only are a part of an organization that makes a local impact, but also a global impact as well. The City has built global partnerships with our Sister Cities in Kanonji, Japan and Chinandega, Nicaragua. We are proud to share our knowledge and resources with these communities and their residents.