2. Wisconsin Best “State” East of the Mississippi Department of Safety & Professional Services Industry Services Division …. Boiler Safety …. Rick Merkle, Bureau Section Chief Waukesha WI

3. 2 Department of Safety and Professional Services Governor Scott Walker signed the 2011-13 state budget, creating the new Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) – formed by combining the Department of Regulation and Licensing and parts of the Department of Commerce. Governor Scott Walker

4. 3 Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Ross joined Governor Scott Walker’s cabinet as the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) in January 2011. DSPS licenses more than 200 professional fields and houses nearly 100 boards and councils. The Department also protects the safety, health, and welfare of Wisconsin’s residents. Secretary David Ross

5. 4 Deputy Secretary, Bill Wendle Department of Safety and Professional Services In September 2011, Bill Wendle accepted an appointment to join the administration of Governor Scott Walker as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services under Secretary Dave Ross.