Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Tracy Kosbau has extensive work experience in marketing and public relations. Tracy began their career in 1996 at Knupp & Watson, where they served as an Account Supervisor and later as the Director of Public Relations. In 2005, they joined the Wisconsin Restaurant Association as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
Tracy Kosbau completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, with a focus on public relations and advertising, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1984 to 1988. Tracy later pursued an MBA in Marketing at the same university, between 1990 and 1992.
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) supports the foodservice industry with services and tools to be successful through advocacy, education and communication. As a not-for-profit trade association, WRA represents 1000s of food, beverage and hospitality businesses covering virtually every size and style of establishment. www.wirestaurant.org The Midwest Foodservice Expo -- produced by WRA each March -- is a can't miss industry event featuring exhibits, competitions, well-known speakers, networking events and valuable business training. www.everythingfoodservice.org The WRA Education Foundation -- WRA's 501(c)(3) non-profit -- promotes food service as a professional career path, attracts and educates future leaders and provides affordable, quality training and education for the industry. Programs include: ServSafe® food safety and bartender certification, ProStart® program for high schools, scholarships and endowments, workforce development and educational seminars. The future of the industry starts here. www.wirestaurant.org/ef/index.php