Meet United Way's New Director

Hello! I am Jeff Sargent and I am excited to be the new Executive Director/CEO of United Way of Marathon County. I began my position on November 28, 2016, and it has been a great beginning.  Coming to United Way has been a dream come true. I have always valued the work that United Way does and to be part of it is truly amazing.

I grew up in Wausau, so I am a hometown boy, graduating from Wausau West High School. After high school I attended UW-Marathon County for two years, and then transferred to UW-Madison, where I received my undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Social Welfare, followed by a Master Degree in Social Work. I am married to Laurel (we went to high school together but started dating at UWMC) and we have two great children, Zach-25 and Jessie-23.

I came back to Wausau and started my career at Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin and was there for 24 years. In 2010 I became the executive director of North Central Community Action Program here in central Wisconsin. Both are great organizations and both are partners of the United Way.

Early on I learned the value of the community working together to help each other. Marathon County, and the people who live here, care for each other. People are generous, get involved and do what they can to help.  United Way of Marathon County has been committed to building stronger communities by people and organizations coming together. I am privileged to be associated with United Way and those efforts. Please feel free to contact me and talk about how United Way can become part of your life.