The Faces of Lake Country is proud to introduce Megan Braatz. Megan’s background and passion for supporting local businesses and fostering growth led her to her current position with the Delafield Chamber of Commerce. With her experience in finance, network marketing, sales, and event planning, Megan brings a diverse set of skills to her role. Her degree in Human Resources and Management Development further enhances her ability to provide valuable resources and education opportunities to the chamber’s members.
As someone who has previously owned an event planning business and worked in event management for a large hotel chain, Megan is well-equipped to organize and execute successful chamber events. This expertise allows her to create engaging networking platforms and educational experiences for the chamber’s members.
Megan’s dedication to seeing the local businesses in Delafield thrive demonstrates her commitment to the community’s economic development. By facilitating referrals and providing support, she plays a vital role in fostering the growth and success of the chamber’s business members. Megan Braatz’s background and enthusiasm make her a valuable asset to the Delafield Chamber of Commerce, contributing to its mission of promoting business growth and creating a vibrant local economy.
About Megan Braatz
Megan has lived in the Waukesha County area since 2005. She grew up in Northern Wisconsin and graduated in 2003 and headed to the big city of Milwaukee and has been in the area since. Megan has three daughters, and being a mom is her greatest pride in life and it is her goal each and every day to make sure she is a positive influence in her daughter’s lives. She has worked in various industries: Hospitality, Banking/Finance, Plumbing Company, owned her own business and is now with the Chamber of Commerce.
She really loves her job and her community and takes great pride in serving others.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am a mom of three girls: Summer, Annaleigh and Karleigh.
Q: Please tell us about your life and what you do (whether working in our community, a business owner, volunteer, etc.). How did you choose that path?
I am the Executive Director for the Delafield Chamber of Commerce. I love working and serving this community and the greater Lake Country area.
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
Events! I absolutely love putting on community events. I love the process through completion. Walking around the finished product and seeing people smile and laughing is great. It’s nice to see people connecting in their community.
Q: What was the most difficult challenge in getting to where you are now or in your life?
Leaving my family. When I was young, I couldn’t wait to get to the big city and start my life. As I get older, being away from family and support has it’s challenges.
Q: What is the most rewarding part?
Being able to serve. My job allows me to serve in a large capacity. I love to create events and working enviornments that brings people together.
Q: What are some of your future goals? Do you have anything exciting coming up that you would like to share?
I would like to start my own business. Entrepreneurship is my passion. I don’t know what that looks like exactly yet, but I’m always up for a challenge.
Q: What advice would you give to someone interested in doing something similar to what you have done/are doing?
Serve your passion. Find what inspires you to inspire others. Find a job or career that you are excited to go to everyday and run with it.
Megan Braatz & Our Community
Q: What is your favorite thing about our community, favorite thing to do, or something unique about our community that you love? (Feel free to share as much as you’d like!)
I love the Lake Country area. It has a small town feel while being just 30 minutes from Milwaukee. The communities feel like family. Lake Country really does an amazing job as a whole to support small businesses and to be united. Delafield is beautiful, surrounded by lakes and wildlife, and is filled good wholesome people.
Q: Who is an interesting person you’ve met here in our community, and how have they inspired you?
Dawn Geeleher. I met Dawn when I came to the Chamber of Commerce. Dawn is always positive, upbeat and shows up for her community. She overcame a cancer battle and even through all that, she fought and remained positive. Dawn inspires me to always push to be a better version of myself daily and I love her heart for her community.
Q: Do you have a favorite coffee shop, cocktail shop, or restaurant?
I love Stolley’s Hogg Alley and Revere’s Wells Street Tavern. Really, I love all of Delafield- but if your likely to run into me, these are my spots!
Q: What 3 words would you use to describe our community?
Charming, Unique, Picture Perfect.
For Fun
Q: What is your favorite book, TV show, movie, poem, or song? Why?
The 10X Rule, Grant Cardone, because it teaches you how to really gain the most out of life and business.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children inspire me to be the best version of me daily.
Q: If you were a drink (can be a coffee drink, alcoholic, non-alcoholic, etc.), what would you be?
Cold Brew Coffee- Strong yet sweet.
Q: If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be with? Why?
Grant Cardone because he’s amazing at business and has a wealth of knowledg to share!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Parasailing or Skydiving.
Q: What makes you the happiest?
Being surrounded by family and friends.
Q: Any general life advice you would like to share?
Do You! We live in a world of intense pressure everyday, just be you. Your own, authentic self.
Where to Find Megan Braatz
Email: info@delafieldchamber.com
Phone: (414) 737-8208
