McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering, architectural and consulting firm, is celebrating employees Mark Rohloff and Russ Van Gompel who recently received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Wisconsin City/County Management Association (WCMA). The award honors individuals who have made significant personal and professional contributions to their communities and the advancement of local government management.
"We are pleased to congratulate Mark and Russ on their well-deserved lifetime achievement recognition,” said Paul Benedict, president of McMahon. “Their experience and dedication have shaped many communities and continue to make a meaningful impact here at McMahon. We’re incredibly proud to have such accomplished leaders on our team.”
Rohloff is the manager of McMahon’s Public Safety and Municipal Management division. Over his career, he has served as city manager for Oshkosh, city administrator in Berlin, town administrator in Grand Chute, as well as numerous other positions in California and Colorado.
“Mark’s career has been marked by his unwavering commitment to public service, innovative management and the advancement of effective local governance in Wisconsin,” read a release from WCMA. “His leadership has been characterized by a focus on transparency, fiscal responsibility and community engagement.”
A past president of WCMA, Mark received its Outstanding Service Award in 2022. He has also served on the board of directors for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and League Mutual Insurance. Additionally, Mark was an adjunct faculty member in the MPA program at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh from 1999 to 2021 and continues to contribute as a member of the advisory board for the Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research.
Van Gompel, a public management specialist at McMahon, was honored for over 40 years of dedicated service to local governments. His career began in the Village of Little Chute as finance director and later village administrator, followed by roles as village manager in Brown Deer, city manager in Eau Claire and finance director for the City of Oshkosh.
“Van Gompel is widely recognized for his willingness to mentor and guide others, helping launch the careers of many aspiring city managers through the Assistants’ program in Brown Deer. His optimism, thoughtfulness and signature laugh have left a lasting impression on colleagues and the communities he has served,” read a release from WCMA.
Van Gompel has served as WCMA president, held key positions in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and played a pivotal role in organizing the ICMA Annual Conference in Milwaukee.
Rohloff and Van Gompel were presented their award at the 2025 WCMA Annual Conference in late June.
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